b) conjunction "so that"

1. Стой здесь, чтобы тебе все было видно. 2. Я принесу тебе эту книжку, чтобы ты сама посмотрела. 3. Он нарисовал мне план, чтобы я нашла дорогу к озеру. 4. Мама сделала нам несколько бутербро­дов, чтобы мы поели в поезде. 5. Он подчеркнул все неличные формы красным карандашом, чтобы я их сразу увидела. 6. Я думаю, я сделаю это сейчас, чтобы вечером мы могли пойти в кино. 7. Я куплю ко­робку конфет, чтобы ты ей их подарила.

c) also do the translation Ex 19 p 101, I.P.Krylova

!!! Discussion: A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

R E V I S I O N E X E R C I S E S

Ex. 1. Make up sentences for all the types of the Suppositional Mood or Subjunctive I.

Ex. 2. Fill in the missing parts of the dialogue (work in pairs).

a) On Travelling

Ann: I like travelling.

Boris: Who doesn't? All you need is free time and enough money and a place to stay.

Ann: I'm not joking. I suggest (1. ........................... . )

Boris: Do you want to go to Susdal because it is interesting, or because your mother lives there?

Ann: It is necessary (2. .............. . ............ ? )

Boris: Yes, I've read so much about it. I wonder whether it looks the same as it did in the past?

Ann: Where should you suggest (3. ........................... ? )

b) On Football

Alec: Father suggests (1. ........................... . ) The match will be interesting, he says.

Bill: Who's playing? I suppose (2. ........................... . ) I am an army fan.

Alec: It’s an international game.

Bill: (3. ............ ?! ) That's different! Phone me tomorrow morning, lest (4. .......... . )

Alec: That's settled. I think you should (5. ........................... . )

Bill: Thank you very much. I'm excited already.

c) Food and Shopping

Ann: What are we having for dinner today, mother?

Mother: It should be (1. ........................... . )

Ann: Why can't we eat meat? I am tired of eating fish.

Mother: We've had meat the last three days. And you had ham for breakfast. It isn't advisable (2. ........................... .)

Ann: What about too much fish?

Mother: I'm not sure about tinned fish, but I know fresh fish (3. ........................... . ) Besides dinner is almost ready.

Ann: Thank you, mother. My classes begin in half an hour. I must be off or I should (4. ........................... . )

The non-perfect form of Subjunctive II is used to express actions simultaneous with the present (or past) moment of the predicate or referred to the future.

Ex. I wish you were all here. (Как бы хотелось, чтобы вы все были здесь.)

He behaved as if he were a child. (Он вел себя как ребенок.)

She wished she could stay there. (Ей хотелось бы остаться там.)

The perfect form of Subjunctive II is used to express priority of actions which were not fulfilled and are only to be regretted.

Ex. If only I had not missed the chance. (Если бы я только не упустил ту возможность.)

The use of subjunctive II

It may be used independently of other clauses to express :

a) advice: She had better go there at once. (Ей лучше пойти туда сразу.)

b) preference: I would rather stay home. (Я бы лучше осталась дома.)

I would sooner have some sandwiches. (Я бы лучше съела несколько бутербродов.)

Would you rather have tea or coffee? (Вы предпочитаете чай или кофе?)

с) wish in if-clauses: If only I could see the picture again! (Если бы я только могла увидеть эту картину снова!)

Ex.1 Use Subjunctive II of the verbs in brackets to express advice, preference or wish.

1. If my kids want to go to college when they grow up they (to have) better be good enough to get a scholarship because their old man won't be able to afford the tuition. 2. Oh, if only Charles (to be) to be trusted. 3. If only he (can) tell her now, spare her these extra hours of suspense. 4. "I (will) rather wait here," she answered. She smiled a little. "Don't argue with me, Mark, I've quite made up my mind". 5. If only he (to be) normal, and more mature, and better educated, and had other work.

Ex.2 Transform the following sentences so as to use Subjunctive II, expressing advice (A), preference (B) and wish (C).

A. 1. I think we ought to stop now.

2. It is not advisable for children to sit in front of a television set all evening.

3. I advise you to try on another dress. This one is too tight for you.

4. It's getting dark. We ought to switch on the light.

B. 1. Would you prefer to go the concert or to the cinema?

2. They prefer going by air.

3. Do you prefer to have tea or coffee?

4. Would you like to go to the concert or to listen to it at home on the radio?

5. I prefer apples to pears.

C. 1. I want so much to get there in time.

2. I want so much it to be true.

3. I want so much to be able to help you.

4. I wanted so much to be able to tell her everything.

5. It's such a pity you didn't tell her the truth.

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