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Ex. 68. Select the correct form in the brackets in the following sentences.

1. Of the four dresses I like the red one (better / best). 2. My cat is the (prettier / prettiest) of the two. 3. Your assignment is different (from / than) mine. 4. The colder the weather gets, (sicker / the sicker) I feel. 5. A mink coat costs (twice more than / twice as much as) a sable coat. 6. This summary is (the better / the best) of the pair. 7. The museum is the (farther / farthest) away of the three buildings. 8. (The sooner / sooner) you take your medicine, the better you will feel. 9. Of the two landscapes that you have shown me, this one is (the more / the most) picturesque. 10. My house is (the same / as) high as his. 11. That child behaves (t he most / most) carelessly of all. 12. This book costs twice (as much as / more than) the other one. 13. She takes (the same / such) courses as her husband. 14. The more he slept, (the more / the most) irritable he became. 15. Jerome has half (as many / more) records now as I had last year. 16. The more you have, (the more / more) you want.

Ex. 69. Correct the mistakes where necessary.

Model: He got up more early than she did. — He got up earlier than she did.

1. I am the same tall as my brother. 2. New York City is the larger city in the U. S. 3. That man is smarter that his wife. 4. The youngest student in the class has more better grades than you. 5. A big city has crime more than a small town. 6. I have three sons. My oldest son is married. 7. I visited many American cities, and I think that San Francisco is the more beautiful city in the U.S. 8. New York is one of largest cities in the world. 9. My uncle is the most intelligent person in my family. 10. She better speaks English than I do. 11. Texas is one of the biggest state in the U.S. 12. He more carefully drives than his wife.13. Paul is one of the youngest students in his class. 14. She is richer than her best friend, but her friend is happier than. 15. My computer is moderner than yours. 16. Jack is more good player than me. 17. It‘s a bit hotter today. 18. Is it more interesting as his last book? 19. He paid less than you for the ticket.

20. My mother is the same age like my father. 21. Ann‘s headache is badder today. 22. She lives much more far away now. 23. He put the new

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books on the tall books shelf. 24. I‘m too tire to go to a late movie. 25. A truck driver often gets sleepy and has to rest at a truck stop. 26. She has two wonderful children and a great husband.

7.1.4. The Preposition

Ex. 70. Answer the questions using in, at, on with the words in brackets. Model: Where is the label? (the bottle) — On the bottle.

1. Where‘s the man standing? (gate) 2. Where‘s Tom sitting? (arm chair) 3. Where‘s the picture? (wall) 4. Where‘s Ann standing? (top / stairs) 5. Where‘s the cat? (bottom / stairs) 6. What‘s Nick doing? (looking / mirror) 7. Where‘s the dog? (yard) 8. Where‘s the bank? (left) And the library? (right) 9. Where‘s the notice? (door) 10. Where‘s the man standing? (corner)

Ex. 71. Complete the sentences using in, at, on with the words or phrases from the box.

1. I didn‘t feel very well, so I stayed … . 2. Are they showing any good films … this week? 3. Many people are for crimes that they didn‘t commit. 4. I like the countryside. I think I‘d like to work 5. Did you get on well with your teachers when you were . 6. We went to a play .7. Ann was injured in a road accident a few days ago. She is still

Ex. 72. Translate into English.

У кімнаті, на столі, вранці, в садку, на автобусній зупинці, зліва, справа, посередині, на вулиці, в кіно, на річці Темзі, на узбережжі, попереду, позаду, у лікарні, в університеті, влітку, навесні, на сніданок, на роботі, машиною, трамваєм, до Австралії.

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Ex. 73. Complete the sentences using to, into, on, by, in.

Model: When are you going Spain? — When are you going to Spain?

1. I‘m tired. I‘m going … bed. 2. What time are you going the office? 3. I decided not to go car. 4. We went a very good party last night. 5. I saw John the morning. He was a bus which passed me. 6. Sorry I‘m late. I missed the bus, so I had to come foot. 7. The cheapest way to travel New York is metro. 8. I must go the bank today to change some money. 9. I had lost my key but I managed to climb

Ex. 74. Put in prepositions if necessary.

1.I can‘t play the piano myself, but I‘m fond going … concerts.

2.Pete explained me that he was late classes because he had missed the train. 3. Let‘s go the cinema tonight, shall we? 4. Can you show us

the way the Bolshoy Theatre? 5. It‘s one the best theatres Moscow. 6. My friend was Kyiv last week. Now he is home. 7. What do you usually have dinner? 8. If I manage to finish my work time, I‘ll be glad to join you. 9. When this actress plays the part

Eliza, the theatre‘s always packed. 10. The other day a man came me the street. It was an old friend and I was surprised he had recognized me once. 11. We are going to have a test the 5th December. 12. Could you come my place Sunday? 13. We live a block flats in the centre of Kyiv. 14. There‘s a table the middle our living room 15. What can you see this picture?

Model: The headquarters of the United Nations is .

The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York .

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1.In most countries people drive . 2. I usually buy a newspaper

in the morning. 3. Last year we had a lovely skiing holiday… . 4. San

Francisco is of the United States. 5. She spends all day sitting and watching what is happening outside. 6. I have to walk up a lot of stairs

every day. My flat is and there is no lift. 7. I read about the accident. There was a report . . 8. We went to the theatre last night. We had seats

. 9. I couldn‘t hear the teacher very well. She had a quiet voice and I was sitting . 10. When you send a letter, it is a good idea to write your name and address .

Ex. 76. Translate into English.

1.Це дуже небезпечно, коли діти грають у футбол на вулиці.

2.Я зустріну тебе на трамвайній зупинці о десятій годині. 3.

Нещасний випадок трапився на перехресті вранці. 4. Поглянь тільки на це гарне поле! 5. Я не можу знайти Тома на цій фотографії. 6. Брат Мері мешкає у невеличкому селі на півдні Англії. 7. Париж знаходиться на річці Сена. 8. Офіс містера Бойла знаходиться на другому поверсі. 9. Театр — у центрі міста, напроти нього — бібліотека, а позаду — банк. 10. Він змушений вставати о шостій ранку, щоб встигнути на роботу вчасно.

Ex. 77. Supply appropriate prepositions.

1. Max is known his honesty. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have always been faithful each other. 3. Do you promise to come? I‘m counting you to be there. 4. Trucks are prohibited using residential streets. 5. The little girl is afraid an imaginary bear that lives in her closet. 6. Do you take good care your health? 7. I‘m worried this problem. 8. I don‘t agree you. 9. We decided eight o‘clock as the time we should meet. 10. Who did you vote in the last election? 11. How many students were absent class yesterday? 12. It is important to be polite other people. 13. The farmers are hoping rain. 14. Jason was late because he wasn‘t aware the time. 15. We will fight our rights.

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Ex. 78. Put prepositions in the blank spaces and read the story.

Richard Savage lived London great poverty. He wrote the story his life. He was short money. a time, as a result his lack food, he became ill. He got better, thanks the doctor who looked him. The doctor sent a bill Savage his visits. He waited

several weeks and then sent the bill him again. the end, he came

the house and asked his money. ―I expected gratitude you, as

you owe your life me‖, the doctor said. ―I am not ungrateful you what you did, so I will give my life you‖, Savage answered. Tears came the man‘s eyes and ran his cheeks. Then he handed the doctor two volumes entitled ―The life Richard Savage‖.

Ex. 79. Supply an appropriate preposition for each of the following.

1.Do you believe ghosts? 2. Anthony is engaged my cousin.

3.Mrs. Ballas substituted our regular teacher yesterday. 4. I can‘t distinguish one twin the other. 5. Did you forgive him lying to you?

6.Children rely their parents for food and shelter. 7. Tim wore

sunglasses to protect his eyes the sun. 8. Chris excels sports. 9. Andrea contributed her ideas the discussion. 10. I hope you succeed your new job. 11. I‘m very fond their children. 12. The firefighters rescued many people the burning building. 13. I don‘t care spagetti. I‘d rather eat something else. 14. Charles doesn‘t seem to care his bad grades. 15. Sometimes Bobby seems to be jealous his brother.

7.1.5. Modal Verbs

Ex. 80. Translate the sentences from English into your native language. Pay attention to the modal verb can (could) and its equivalent to be able (to).

1. The girl can read now, but she can‘t write. 2. What can I do for you? Can I help you? — Yes, please. 3. Can I have your pencil for a minute? — Certainly. 4. We couldn‘t speak English last year. Can you do it now? — I‘m afraid, I can‘t. 5. Could you help me, please? — Certainly. 6. I had some free time yesterday and was able to go to my friend‘s. 7. You will be able to see the sea from our bedroom window. 8. I‘m afraid I shan‘t be able to come to your party next Friday. 9. When we went into the house, we could smell some gas. 10. She spoke in a low voice but I could understand what she was saying. 11. I can‘t speak German. Can

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you? — No, I can‘t either. 12. Mary can‘t be so careless. 13. He will be able to give me this book when he reads it. 14. I think she won‘t be able to solve this problem. 15. Last year I could not ski but now I can. 16. Could you tell me the way to Trafalgar square?

Ex. 81. Fill in the blanks with could or was/were able (to).

1. I can‘t sing now but I sing very well when I was a child. 2. Did you persuade them? — Yes, it was difficult, but we persuade them 3. My grandfather was very clever, he speak five languages. 4. He can‘t play tennis very well now but he play quite well when he was younger. 5. Did they find your house? — Yes, it took them a long time but they find it. 6. I looked for the book everywhere but I find it (negative). 7. The fire spread quickly but everyone to escape. 8. She can‘t run very fast now but when she was at school she run faster than anyone else. 9. He had hurt his leg so he walk very well (negative). 10. Did you win the match? — Yes, it wasn‘t easy but I win. 11. I can‘t swim very far these days but ten years ago I swim from one side of the lake to the other. 12. Did the thief escape? — Yes, the policeman chased the thief but he to escape. 13. She wasn‘t at home when I phoned but I

contact her at her office. 14. I looked very carefully and I see a figure in the distance. 15. My grandmother loved music. She play the piano very well.

Ex. 82. Fill in the blanks with can, could or to be able (to). Some of the sentences are negative.

1. In my country you get married when you are sixteen. 2. Speak up! I hear you! 3. I borrow your dictionary? 4. I‘d love help you, but I . I‘m sorry. 5. I get into my house last night because

I‘d lost my key. 6. Women vote in England until 1922. 7. I‘m learning Spanish because I want speak to people when I‘m in Mexico. 8. The doctor says I walk again in two week‘s time. 9. It‘s cold today, you go without your coat on. 10. Have you a friend whom you . trust? 11.He see me. I came when he had gone. 12. I am not a person who tell a lie. 13. It‘s raining today. We have a walk. 14. How you make such a mistake as to suppose that I was younger than you? 15. Say what you like but you … do this work in two days. 16. The box was too heavy. He carry it himself. 17. Sh! She hear you! 18. How strange! you believe that? 19. The meat was underdone I … eat it. 20. You tell me

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what he said. 21. The water is too dirty. You drink it. 22. I swim. I expect you . Everyone except me. 23. The text was too difficult. We translate it without a dictionary.

Ex. 83. Translate into English using can (could) and its equivalent to be able (to).

1. Я не можу чекати на нього. 2. Чи можеш ти відповісти на це запитання? 3. Хто може перекласти це речення? 4. Ми не могли дістатися до університету до 9 години. 5. Вона не зможе навчитися гарно грати на піаніно. 6. Я не зможу прийти на наступне заняття з англійської мови. 7. Вона не могла йти так швидко. 8. Що я можу зробити для вас? 9. Ви не могли зробити це без моєї допомоги. 10. Вона не могла закінчити школу минулого року. 11. Коли ви зможете це зробити? 12. Чи зможе ваша сестра купити нам завтра квиток? 13. Ви можете допомогти їй накрити стіл для обіду? 14. Чим я можу бути корисним вам? 15. Ви зможете взяти участь в обговоренні цього питання? 16. Він не міг піти з ними в сад, бо йшов дощ. 17. Хто з вас зможе перекласти цю статтю за годину? 18. Мері не могла запросити так багато гостей на вечірку. 19. Моя подруга вміє грати на скрипці. 20. Мій брат умів розмовляти англійською, коли був дитиною. 21. Чи зможуть вони дістати квитки на цю виставу? 22. Ольга не могла повірити, що він зараз у Києві. 23. Ти зможеш це зробити завтра? 24. Я зможу дати тобі книгу на кілька днів після того, як прочитаю її сама. 25. Коли ви зможете провідати нас? 26. Йому було добре видно. 27. Я дуже радий, що вони змогли прийти. 28. Я вмію грати в теніс, однак я не в змозі грати зараз, бо погано себе почуваю.

Ex. 84. Translate the sentences from English into your native language. Pay attention to the modal verb may (might) and its equivalent to be allowed (to), to be permitted (to).

1. May I go to the post office with Mike? 2. May we take notes with a pencil? 3. You may go now. 4. If you have done your homework, you may go for a walk. 5. May children play with scissors? 6. You may not cross the road when the light is red. 7. Don‘t give the vase to the child: he may break it. 8. Don‘t go to the woods alone: you may lose your way. 9. It stopped raining and mother told us that we might go out. 10. Who said that the children might go for a walk? 11. The children are old enough. They are allowed to go to school alone. 12. Were you permitted

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to take this book? 13. You will be allowed to go to the disco when you do your lessons. 14. When shall I be permitted to have ice-cream? 15.

Yesterday she was not allowed to come home late. 16. You won‘t be permitted to go to the cinema alone.

Ex. 85. Make up sentences as in the models.

Model A: To take your pen. May I take your pen? — Of course, you may. (I‘m afraid, not, I need it.).

To smoke here; to use your dictionary; to wait for you; to leave the room; to clean the blackboard; to have a bite; to come later.

Model B: To smoke here. — He said you might smoke here.

To answer the question; to stay here; to take this book; to read the text; to watch TV in the evening; to help your friend with his English.

Model C: To take this book. — I am (was, will be) allowed to take this book.

To talk at the lessons. — We are not (were not, won‘t be) allowed to talk at the lessons.

To use father‘s tape-recorder; to go to the mountains on holidays; to swim in cold water; to keep books for more than a fortnight; to invite your friends to your birthday party.

Model D: I‘ll probably do it today. — I may do it today. Perhaps she will ring you up. — She may ring you up.

It‘s possible that he will go there. — He may go there.

1. It‘s possible that he will come tomorrow. 2. I‘ll probably give you a call tonight. 3. Perhaps she is ill. 4. It‘s possible that the Browns are in Brighton, but I am not sure. 5. They will probably arrive tonight. 6. Perhaps Ann will be sent on an archaeological expedition.

Ex. 86. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the modal verb may or its equivalents.

1. I bring sister to your party? 2. He asked if he bring his sister to the party. 3. After they had finished their work, the children watch TV. 4. He join the sports section as soon as he is through with his medical examinations. 5. Becky‘s mother said that everybody take part in the picnic. 6. If you don‘t put on a raincoat, you get wet to the skin. 7. It rain soon. 8. He go home if he likes. 9. As soon as the boy leave the room, he smiled a happy smile and ran out to join his friends outside. 10. Be careful: you fall. 11. The doctor says I am

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much better. I get up for a few hours every day. 12. Where‘s Jack? — I‘m not sure. He be in his office.

Ex. 87. Translate into English using modal verb may (might), and its equivalents to be allowed (to), to be permitted (to).

1.Ви можете прийти пізніше? 2. Можна мені задати питання?

3.Ви можете почекати мене в коридорі. 4. Можна мені

зателефонувати вам сьогодні ввечері? 5. Він сказав, що мені можна залишитись там. 6. Вчитель сказав, що ми можемо зробити цю вправу вдома. 7. Дітям дозволили піти погуляти. 8. Олегу дозволять послухати музику після занять. 9. Мама сказала, що Петро може пообідати вдома. 10. Чи можу я поїхати до лікаря? 11. Дітям дозволили піти спати о дванадцятій годині. 12. Він, мабуть, зараз вдома.

Ex. 88. Fill in the blanks with can or may in the correct form.

1. you play the piano? 2. Benny watch TV before going to bed? 3. I think I do the work myself. 4. your friend speak English? 5. I have another cup of tea? 6. You stay a little longer if you like. 7. I hear you. Speak louder, please. 8. You take the book home. 9.

I visit you one of these days? 10. you lift this box? 11. When the fog lifted we see where we were. 12. She asked me if she use my dictionary. 13. The telephone is out of order. I not hear anything. 14.

you help me a little? 15. he read the letter? 16. You think whatever you like. 17. I not walk so quickly. I have a weak heart. 18. You take the textbook. I don‗t need it any longer. 19. When you get there, tell them to wait. I be a little late. 20. I come at six. I‗ll be free by that time 21. None of us know what happen before it is

finished. 22. This be a great idea. It also be a trap in which England will perish. 23. I told them he be in the garden. 24. Don‗t send him away. We need his advice. 25. I fear they miss the train. They left rather late. 26. He be a medical student though I‗m not sure.27. It was a year or two ago, or it be three years ago. 28. She came to ask her mother if she stay and dance a little longer.

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