- •Предисловие
- •Present Simple and Present Continuous
- •Present Simple
- •Part II Present Continuous
- •Part III Present Simple and Present Continuous
- •Part IV Practice test
- •4.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •4.2 Open the brackets using the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
- •4.3 Correct these sentences.
- •4.4 Translate into English.
- •Past Simple, Past Continuous and used to
- •Past Simple
- •Part II Past Continuous
- •Part III Past Simple and Past Continuous
- •Part IV used to
- •Part V Practice test
- •5.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •5.2 Open the brackets using the Past Simple or the Past Continuous.
- •5.3 Correct these sentences.
- •5.4 Translate into English.
- •Some, any, no, every and their compounds
- •Much, many, a lot (of), little, a little, few, a few
- •Some, any , no, every and their compounds
- •Part II Much, many, a lot (of), few, a few, little, a little
- •Part III Practice test
- •3.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •3.2 Fill in the gap with one suitable word.
- •3.3 Correct these sentences.
- •3.4 Translate into English.
- •The Article
- •The indefinite article
- •Part II The definite article
- •Part III Special cases
- •Part IV The definite and the indefinite article
- •Part V Practice test
- •5.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •5.2 Use the correct article if necessary.
- •5.3 Correct these sentences.
- •5.4 Translate into English.
- •Verb patterns Part I
- •Part II The Gerund
- •Part III Gerund or Infinitive
- •Part IV Practice test
- •4.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •4.2 Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
- •4.3 Correct these sentences.
- •4.4 Translate into English.
- •The Future
- •Present Continuous and be going to
- •Part II Future Simple and shall
- •Part III Future forms in contrast
- •Part IV Practice test
- •4.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •4.2 Use the correct future form of the verb in brackets.
- •4.3 Correct these sentences.
- •4.4 Translate into English.
- •Comparison of adjectives and adverbs
- •The comparative degree of adjectives
- •Part II The superlative degree of adjectives
- •Part III The comparative and superlative degree of adjectives
- •Part IV Degrees of comparison of adverbs
- •Part V Practice test
- •5.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •5.2 Complete the text with the correct form of the word in brackets.
- •5.3 Correct these sentences.
- •5.4 Translate into English.
- •Present Perfect Simple
- •Forming the Present Perfect Simple
- •Part II Present Perfect Simple for life experience
- •Part III Present Perfect Simple for actions with results in the present
- •Part IV Present Perfect Simple for actions that continue to the present
- •Part V Present Perfect Simple, Present Simple and Past Simple
- •Part VI Practice Test
- •6.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •6.2 Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
- •6.3 Correct these sentences.
- •6.4 Translate into English.
- •Present Perfect Continuous
- •Forming the Present Perfect Continuous
- •Part II Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous
- •Part III Present Perfect Continuous and various tenses
- •Part IV Practice Test
- •4.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •4.2 Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
- •4.3 Correct these sentences.
- •4.4 Translate into English.
- •Unit 10
- •Modal verbs
- •Have to
- •Part II Must
- •Part III Should
- •Part IV Have to, must and should
- •Part V Practice test
- •5.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •5.2 Use the correct form of must, have to or should (positive or negative form, present or past).
- •5.3 Correct these sentences.
- •5.4 Translate into English.
- •Unit 11
- •Time and Conditional Clauses
- •Time clauses
- •Part II Conditional clauses
- •Part III Time and conditional clauses
- •Part IV Practice test
- •4.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •4.2 Open the brackets.
- •4.3 Correct these sentences.
- •4.4 Translate into English.
- •Unit 12
- •The Passive
- •The Present Simple and Past Simple Passive
- •Part II The Passive with various tenses and structures
- •Part III Active and Passive
- •Part IV Practice test
- •4.1 Which alternative is correct?
- •4.2 Open the brackets.
- •4.3 Correct these sentences.
- •4.4 Translate into English.
- •Bibliography
- •Учебное издание
- •Сборник упражнений по грамматике английского языка для студентов начального и среднего уровней
Verb patterns Part I
Infinitive + to
Exercise 1.1
Complete the sentences using one of these verbs.
be |
celebrate |
get |
go out |
join |
look for |
buy |
|
go |
help |
live |
talk |
I hope to find a good job soon.
She decided … a health club.
Mike refused … that evening because he was too tired.
My grandparents are planning … to Hawaii next summer.
Carol wants … a beautician when she finishes college.
He offered … the kids from school on his way home.
My parents promised … me a new mobile for my birthday.
As I was in a hurry, I asked my mum … my car keys.
My boss agreed … with my problem.
Now I’d like … about the results of the latest survey.
Colin usually invites his friends … Christmas at his place.
“Never teach me … ”, my younger sister always says.
Exercise 1.2
Use the words to make sentences or questions.
I/ glad/ meet you. I’m glad to meet you.
It/ expensive/ buy a house.
English/ easy/ speak?
Jack/ surprised/ see me last night.
German/ difficult/ learn.
it/ safe/ drink this water?
This question/ impossible/ answer.
it/ possible/ visit him tomorrow?
They/ glad/ get home yesterday evening.
I/ pleased/ hear this news.
you/ proud/ have such a well-trained dog?
It/ too hot/ stay outdoors yesterday afternoon.
My children/ happy/ have a pet at home.
Exercise 1.3
Match a line in A with a line in B and make sentences.
A |
B |
I made a decision to lose weight.
|
buy it. discuss. get to the bank? go on summer holiday. help me? learn if you want to be successful. lose weight. open the door? talk to. tell you. |
Exercise 1.4
Read the questions and answers and express the same idea in one sentence, using to +infinitive. You need to change some words.
1. A: Why did you move to Paris?
B: Because I wanted to study French.
She moved to Paris to study French.
2. A: Why are they going to Turkey?
B: They want to visit their friends in Istanbul.
They … .
3. A: Why did you buy a new TV?
B: I want to present it to Sally for her wedding.
She … .
4. A: Why did you get up so early?
B: I don’t want to miss my train.
He … .
5. A: Why does she go to the hospital every weekend?
B: She looks after her granny who is ill.
She … .
6. A: Why did you buy a new dress?
B: I want to wear it at my birthday party.
She … .
7.A: Why are they saving money?
B: They want to buy a country house.
They … .
8. A: Why are you going out?
B: I need to do some shopping.
He … .
9. A: Why did he go to the railway station?
B: He promised to meet his parents.
He … .
10. A: Why are you phoning the theatre?
B: I want to change my ticket.
She … .
11. A: Why did you go downstairs?
B: I wanted to turn off the light in the living room.
He … .
Exercise 1.5
Put in to or for.
Julie went to the shop to buy some mineral water.
We went out … have a meal in a restaurant.
Kevin is going to university … study foreign languages.
My friend is going to Moscow … an interview tomorrow.
I’m going to Moscow … see my friends.
Have you got time … a cup of tea?
I got up late and didn’t have time … have breakfast.
My son got up late and didn’t have time … breakfast.
We all need love … feel happy.
The room is very small. There is space only … a sofa and a table.
Exercise 1.6
Complete the sentences using the words in brackets.
Would you like me to go to the cinema with you? (I/go to the cinema with you)
I wanted … . (he/tell me the way to the station)
I’m not well. I’d like … . (you/call the doctor)
Is John free? Mum wants … . (he/help her)
The teacher expected … . (we/do the test well)
Is that Sue on the phone? I didn’t want … . (she/phone before 8 o’clock)
Do you have enough money or would you like … ? (I/lend you some)
Do you feel all right or do you want … ? (Father/take you home)
Are they already here? I expected … . (they/come much later)
Val’s parents didn’t want … . (he/get married)
Would you like … ? (I/make you some coffee)
We didn’t expect … . (the weather/change so soon)
Our neighbours wouldn’t like … . (we/know the truth)
Is Kate coming home? I don’t want … . (she/stay outside in such cold weather)