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1. It isn't very warm today. It was much.... yesterday.

a) more warm b) warmer

c) warm d) warmest

2. Some people think Russian is.... than English.

a) more difficult b) most difficult

c) much difficult d) difficulter

3. My old flat wasn't.... the flat I've got now.

a) as nice as b) as nice that

c) so nice that d) so nice as

4. – You are early.

– Yes, but not....I had intended.

a) as early as b) early

c) as early d) so early

5. Who is.... in your family?

a) the older b) the elder

c the oldest d) the eldest

6. Have a look, .... people in the street are girls and women.

a) most the b) most of the

c) much of the d) much the

II. Adverb or adjective?

7. She speaks.... English.

a) a good b) good

c) well d) a well

8. She also speaks French.....

a) very good b) very well

c) very better d) well very

9. You shouldn't work.....

a) so hardly b) so hard

c) hardly so d) hard so

10. There is something wrong with my leg. I.....

a) can walk hardly b) can hard walk

c) hardly can walk d) can hardly walk

THE ADVERB

Exercise 1. Choose the correct variant of the two in brackets.

1. I opened the door (slow/slowly).

2. Why are you (angry/angrily)? I haven't done anything.

3. Bill is a (careful/carefully) driver. He drives (careful/carefully).

4. Can you please repeat that (slow/slowly)?

5. Come on, George! Why are you always so (slow/slowly)?

6. The party was very (good/well). I enjoyed it very much.

7. Tom didn't do very (good/well) at his examination.

8. Jane is studying (hard/hardly) for her examinations.

9. “Where's Diana? ” – “She was here, but she left (sudden/suddenly)”.

10. I met him a long time ago, so I don't remember him very (good/well).

11. My brother is not very (good/well) at the moment.

12. Don't eat your dinner so (quick/quickly). It's not good for you.

13. Those oranges look (nice/nicely). Can I have one?

14. I don't want to work for that company. They pay their workers very (bad/badly).

15. Please be (quiet/quietly). I'm reading.

Exercise 2. Fill in the gaps with the adverb ' enough ' (достаточно) or the expressions 'too much/too many ' (более, чем достаточно).

1. You're very thin. You don't eat.....

2. I don't like the weather here. There's.... rain.

3. I can't wait for them. I haven't got.... time.

4.”Did you have.... to eat? “– " Yes, thank you.”

5. You drink.... coffee. It's not good for you.

6. You don't eat.... fruit. You should eat more.

7. There was nowhere to sit on the beach. There were.... people.

Exercise 3. Fill in the gaps with the adverbs; 'too' or 'enoug h ' + ( plus ) one of the following words: big; busy; expensive; far; loud; sharp; warm. Make all other necessary changes.

1. Please turn the radio down. It.....

2. Can you turn up the radio, please? It.....

3. I don't want to walk home. It.....

4. Don't buy anything in that shop. It.....

5. You can't put all your things in this bag. It.....

6. We didn't go to the beach. It.....

7. I can't talk to you now. I.....

8. I can't cut anything with this knife. It.....

Exercise 4. Choose the appropriate form of an adverb or an adjective from the two given in brackets.

1. I am (happy/happily) to meet you. They have lived all their life (happy/happily).

2. Don't speak to me so (cold/coldly). Your hands are (cold/coldly), put on your gloves.

3. The results of our work were (perfect/perfectly). We have done everything (perfect/perfectly).

4.”I am quite (helpless/helplessly) in solving such problems”, she said. She looked at them (helpless/helplessly) not knowing what to do.

5. Can you tell me the (exact/exactly) time of his arrival? – Sorry, but I don't know (exact/exactly) when he comes back.

6. He often comes home (late/lately). I haven't seen him (late/lately).

Exercise 5. Put the adverbs in brackets in their right places in the sentences below.

1. I get many letters from my friends (often).......

2. We shall go (tomorrow, there).......

3. Have you been to the Crimea (ever)? ......

4. I have been there (never).......

5. They have returned from the South (just).......

6. I have not seen this film (yet).......

7. He gets up early (usually).......

8. My mother cooks dinner for our family (always).......

9. She is very busy (always).......

10. I haven't money to buy this TV-set (enough).......

11. She knows French well to work as an interpreter (enough)......

Exercise 6. Choose the right adverb.

1. He stood (close/closely) to the door.

2. You can get this book (free/freely).

3. He couldn't explain it (clear/clearly).

4. I (hard / hardly) studied at all last term.

5. You guessed (wrong / wrongly).

6. He opened the door (wide/widely).

7. She was (high/highly) praised for her work.

8. He has been working (hard/hardly).

9. I'm getting (pretty/prettily) tired.

10. You can speak (free/freely) in front of him.

11. My friends are (most/mostly) students.

12. I haven't been to the theatre much (late/lately).

13. I (wrong/wrongly) assumed that you were my friend.

14. He (close/closely) inspected the lock.

15. He came back (late/lately).

16. You're doing (fine/finely).

17. Take it (easy/easily).

18. The kite flew (high/highly).

19. The girl was dancing (pretty / prettily).

20. I understood his English (easy / easily).

21. He pulled the strings (tight/tightly).

22. It was (near/nearly) midnight.

23. Of all fruit he loved apples (most / mostly).

24. They differed (wide/widely) in opinions.

25. The car drove up (near/nearly) to the gate.

26. I (clean/cleanly) forgot about it.

27. He loved his parents (dear/dearly).

28. He will be in (short/shortly).

29. He bought it (cheap/cheaply).

30. His refusal cost him (dear/dearly).

31. He turned round (sharp/sharply).

32. They travelled (cheap/cheaply).

33. They treated him (fair/fairly).

34. The foreman cut me (short/shortly).

35. She clenched the letter (tight / tightly) in her hand.

36. She wiped the table (clean/cleanly).

37. He always travelled (light/lightly).

38. You must play (fair/fairly).

39. He kissed me (light/lightly) on the cheek.

40. It was ten o'clock (sharp/sharply).

Exercise 7. Translate the sentences below into Russian.

1. The more I speak to you, the more I like you.

2. The sooner he comes, the better.

3. The longer I stay here, the more I like the place.

4. The darker the night, the better we see Venus in the sky.

5. The more I read the novel, the less I like it.

6. Don't speak so loud! The louder you speak, the worse I understand you.

7. The farther the electron is from the nucleus, the higher its energy is.

8. The more people know about the nature, the better they control it.

THE PRONOUN

Exercise 1 . Use pronouns instead of noun

1. At Christmas... (friends) often give Mary presents.

2.... (Mary) likes her friends.

3. I've got a tortoise. I feed.....on vegetables.

4.... (the bird) is singing lovely.

5. We feel so lonely, stay with.......

6.... (my sister and I) don't like to walk our dog.

7.... (the boy) overslept this morning and didn't have time to have breakfast.

8. – Who is speaking?

– It's....., Ann.

9. May I give..... a good piece of advice? Spend more time with your son. You can help..... much.

10.... (Dad and Mom) went to see their friends.

11. Where are my glasses? Has anybody seen.....?

12....(your brother and you) spend too much time playing football.

13. Is Jane at home? Can I speak to.....?

14. The hole on your pullover is getting bigger. You should mend......

15.... (you and I) are good friends.

16. Mrs. Smith went home because..... was tired.

Exercise 2. Translate into English paying special attention to the translation of pronouns.

1. Мне жарко.

2. Вы сообщили ему эту новость?

3. Отдай ему его ручку. Он любит писать только ею. Она всегда с ним.

4. Помогите мне, пожалуйста.

5. Мы пригласили их пожить с нами на нашей даче.

6. Вы бывали у них?

7. Это не моя комната. У меня нет своей.

8. Вы долго ждали нас?

9. Их коттедж не кирпичный, их – деревянный.

10. Отправь ее в ее комнату.

11. Позовите его к телефону.

12. Им хочется побывать в Париже.

13. Расскажите мне о Лондоне.

14. Это не его ключ, а ее.

15. Какой у тебя адрес?

16. Его никогда нет дома.

17. Посмотри на этого ежа. Его колючки похожи на иглы.

18. Я прочитала ваши сочинения. Твое, Сережа, мне очень понравилось. Я поставила тебе " пять".

Exercise 3 . Fill in the blanks with appropriate pronouns.

1. She washed...... hands and face.

2. We invited Liz to stay with..... in..... house.

3. – Do you know that man?

– Yes, I know......

4. That is his book. Give..... to him.

5. Peter likes to eat......breakfast is always big.

6. The bag is heavy. What is there in.....?

7. Look at them! ..... are playing like kids.

8. – Are..... a teacher?

– No, I'm not.

9. They live in the country...... house isn't big, but..... is comfortable.

10. Jeans always stay in fashion. People like......

11. She is mad about..... car. She spends hours washing...... o’clock,

13. – Can..... help.....?

– Yes, please...... would like a pair of shoes.

14. That butterfly looks like a flower. Aren't.....wings wonderful?

15. What's..... phone number? May I phone you?

16. We know..... well. They are friends of......

17. Give me..... photo and I'll give you......

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences using personal pronouns me/us/him/her/it/them.

1. Who is that woman? Why are you looking at....? "

2." Do you know that man? " – " Yes, I work with....."

3. I'm talking to you. Please listen to.....

4. These photographs are nice. Do you want to look at....?

5. I like that camera. I'm going to buy.....

6. Where are the tickets? I can't find......

7. We're going out. You can come with.....

8. I don't like dogs. I'm afraid of.....

9. Where is she? I want to talk to......

10. Those apples are bad. Don't eat.....

Exercise 5. Fill in the gaps with one of the following possessive pronouns –- my/our/your/his/her/their/its.

1. I like.... job.

2. Do you like..... job?

3. Does your father like.... job?

4. Sally is married...... husband works in a bank.

5. I know Mr. Watson but I don't know.... wife.

6. Put on.... coat when you go out. It's very cold.

7..... favourite sport is tennis. I play a lot in summer.

8. My sister plays tennis too but.... favourite sport is athletics.

9. We're staying at a very nice hotel..... room is very comfortable.

10. Mr. and Mrs. Baker live in London but...... son lives in Australia.

11. Thank you for.... letter. It was good to hear from you again.

12. We are going to invite all.... friends to the party.

13. John is a teacher but.... sister is a nurse.

14. Do you think that most people are happy in.... jobs?

15. I gave the money to my mother and she put it into.... bag.

16. I often see that man but I don't know.... name.

17. They've got two children but I don't remember..... names.

18. Their company has offices in many places but..... head office is in New York.

Exercise 6. Choose the correct possessive pronoun.

1. Is this your/yours book?

2. It's their/theirs problem, not our/ours.

3. Are these your/yours shoes?

4. Is this camera your/yours?

5. That's not my/mine umbrella. My/Mine is yellow.

6. They know our/ours address but we don't know their/theirs.

7. They've got two children but I don't know their/theirs names.

8. My/Mine room is bigger than her/hers, but her/hers is nicer.

Exercise 7. Complete the sentences with reflexive pronouns myself/yourself/himself and so on.

1. I cut.... with a knife.

2. Be careful! That plate is very hot. Don't burn.....

3. I'm not angry with you. I'm angry with.....

4. They never think about other people. They only think about.....

5. I got out of the bath and dried.... with a towel.

6. When people are alone they often talk to.....

7. The police say that the woman shot.... with a gun.

8. Don't pay for me, I want to pay for.....

9. He fell off the ladder but he didn't hurt.....

10. I'd like to know more about you. Tell me about....(one person).

11. Goodbye! Have a good holiday and look after.....(two persons).

Exercise 8. Fill in the gaps with indefinite pronouns some/any.

1. I'm going to buy.... eggs.

2. They didn't make.... mistakes.

3. I can pay. I've got.... money.

4. There aren't..... shops in this part of the town.

5. George and Alice haven't got.... children.

6. Have you got.... brothers or sisters?

7. There are.... beautiful flowers in the garden.

8. Are there.... letters for me this morning?

9. I haven't got.... stamps but Ann's got.....

10. Do you know.... good hotels in London?

11. Would you like.... tea?

12. Don't buy.... rice. We don't need.....

13. We haven't got.... bread, so I'm going to buy.....

14. When we were on holiday, we visited.... interesting places.

15. I went out to buy.... milk but they didn't have....in the shop.

16. I'm thirsty. Can I have.... water, please?

Exercise 9. Fill in the gaps with indefinite pronouns somebody/someone/something/anybody/anyone/anything.

1. She said.... but I didn't understand it.

2." What's wrong? " - " There.... in my eye."

3. Do you know.... about politics?

4. I went to the shop but I didn't buy.....

5..... has broken the window. I don't know who.

6. There isn't.... in the box. It's empty.

7. I'm looking for my keys. Has.... seen them?

8. Would you like.... to drink?

9. I didn't eat.... because I wasn't hungry.

10. I can do this job alone. I don't need.... to help me.

Exercise 10 . Fill in the gaps with indefinite pronouns some/any or their derivatives somebody/anything/somewhere and so on.

1. There is.... milk in that jug.

2. I'm afraid there isn't.... coffee left.

3. Is there.... one here who speaks Italian?

4. I'd like to buy.... new clothes but I haven't got.... money.

5. Are there.... letters for me?

6. I can't see my glasses....where.

7. She put her handbag down.....where and now she can't find it.

8.....one can tell you how to get there (i.e. everyone knows the way).

9. Is there....one moving downstairs? I heard....thing falling.

10....thing tells me you've got.... bad news for me.

Exercise 11. Fill in the gaps with appropriate indefinite pronouns or their derivatives.

1. I went out of the house...... saw me.

2. Jack has a bad memory. He can't remember.....

3. Be quiet. Don't say.....

4. I didn't know about the meeting..... told me.

5." What did you have to eat? " – "..... I wasn't hungry."

6." What did you say? " -" I didn't say....."

7. George has gone away..... knows where he is. He didn't tell.... where he was going.

8." What are you doing this evening? " – ".....Why? "

9. I don't know.... about car engines.

10." How much does it cost to visit the museum? " – "..... It's free."

11. She was sitting alone. She wasn't with.....

12. I heard a knock on the door but when I opened it there was.... outside.

Exercise 12. Do as above.

1.It's dark. I can't see.....

2. Tom lives.... near London.

3. Do you.... about computers?

4." Listen! " – " What? I can't hear....."

5." What are you doing here? " – " I'm waiting for....."

6." What's wrong? " – " I've got.... in my eye."

7." Did.... see you? " – " No, ....."

8. They weren't hungry, so they didn't eat.....

9." What's going to happen? " – " I don't know..... knows."

10." Do you know.... in London? " – " Yes, I've got a few friends there."

11." What's in that cupboard? " – "..... It's empty."

12. I'm looking for my lighter. I can't find it.....

Exercise 13. Fill in the gaps with defining pronouns – ‘ everybody’ (or 'everyone' )/ 'everything' / 'everywhere'.

1..... needs friends.

2. Joy knows.... about computers.

3. I like the people here..... is very friendly.

4. It's a nice hotel..... is comfortable and clean.

5. Ken never uses his car. He goes.... by motor-bike.

6. Let's have dinner..... is hungry.

7. Their house is full of books. There are books.....

8. You're right..... you say is true.

Exercise 14. Fill in the blanks with defining pronouns 'both ' or 'either' or an indefinite pronoun 'neither'.

1. Ann has got two sisters..... sisters are married.

2. There were two pictures on the wall. I didn't like.... of them.

3. It was a very good football match..... teams played well.

4. It wasn't a good football match..... team played well.

5." Is your friend English or American? " – " ..... She's Australian."

6. We went away for two days but the weather wasn't very good. It rained on.... days.

7." I bought two newspapers. Which one do you want? " – ".....It doesn't matter which one."

8. I invited Jack and Jill to my party but.... of them came.

9." Do you go to work by car or by bus? " – "..... I always walk."

10." Which jacket do you prefer, this one or that one? " – " I don't like.... of them."

11." Do you work or are you a student? " – ".....I've got a job but I study too."

12. Ann and I didn't know the time because.... of us had a watch.

Exercise 15. Fill in the gaps with indefinite pronouns 'much' or 'many' .

1. Thank you very.....

2. My friend didn't make.... mistakes.

3. How.... money have you got?

4. There isn't.... milk in the bottle.

5. I haven't got.... time, but I'll try to help you.

6. Have your parents been to.... countries?

7. There weren't.... people in the street.

8. Has your son made.... friends in France?

9. You watch TV too.....

10. Dan doesn't spend.... money on his clothes.

11. Was there.... traffic in sight?

12. Did you take.... photos in Spain?

13. Try to do as.... as possible.

14. Do you get.... letters every week?

15. My wife didn't speak.... at the party.

16. I enjoyed the concert very.....

17. She took as.... books as she could carry herself.

18. Is there.... coffee in the coffee-pot?

19. In the last twenty-four hours too.... things happened.

20. There is too.... sugar in my coffee.

21. Are there.... students among your friends?

22. Do you spend.... time on doing your homework?

23. We haven't got.... time left.

24. Martin spent.... time in hospital last year.

25. There weren't.... people in the street.

26. Does she have.... spare time now?

27. I haven't.... time for study and that's why I have so.... mistakes in my homework.

28.There isn't.... furniture in the flat.

29. How.... of these books have you read?

30. How.... does it cost?

Exercise 16. Fill in the gaps with indefinite pronouns 'much' or 'many' or expressions 'a lot/a lot of'.

1. Do you drink.... tea?

2. I like reading. I've got.... books.

3. There isn't.... in the fridge.

4. It costs.... money to travel round the world.

5. Please be quick, I haven't got.... time.

6. How.... foreign languages can you speak?

7. They didn't ask me.... questions.

8. There was.... food at the party but I didn't eat.

9. We saw.... interesting things in the museum.

10. George knows.... about economics.

11. We went on a cheap holiday. It didn't cost.....

12. " Did you enjoy the party? " – " No, not....."

13. Most of the town is modern – there aren't.... old buildings.

14. Most people in the town have jobs – there isn't....unemployment.

Exercise 17 . Fill in the gaps with indefinite pronouns 'little' or 'few' or their derivatives 'a little' or 'a few'.

1. There was.... food in the fridge. It was practically empty.

2. " When did you see Sarah? " – " .... days ago."

3. He is very lazy. He does.... work.

4. They're not rich but they've got.... money – enough to live on.

5. Last night I went to the restaurant with.... friends of mine.

6. The TV service is not very good. There are.... good programmes.

7. I can't decide now – I need.... time to think it over.

8. Practically everybody has a job. There is.... unemployment.

9. My sister likes.... sugar in her tea, but I like a lot in mine.

10. There was still.... time before the lesson began.

11. He has.... knowledge of the subject. You'd better ask someone else.

12. We got.... pleasure from the trip – the weather was bad all the time.

13." Are there many vacant rooms at the hotel? " – " No, there are only....

14.There is.... sunshine in this rainy place.

15.She said she wanted to buy.... rice and.... oranges.

16." Do many people know about this new shop? " – " No, only....."

Exercise 18. Chose the only correct variant.

1..... places which attract so many art lovers as Florence, Italy.

a) Fewer b) As few

c) There are few d) That few

2. Last night I wrote.... letters.

a) a few b) a little

c) little d) much

3. Her English is very good. She makes very.... mistakes.

a) a few b) few

c) little d) a little

4. I speak Spanish.....

a) a few b) few

c) little d) a little

5. I'm going out for a walk. I need.... fresh air.

a) a few b) few

c) little d) a little

6. I couldn't buy that dress as I had.... money.

a) few b) a few

c) little d) a little

Exercise 19. Choose the only correct variant.

a) Too c) So

b) Either d) Neither

1. Jim can't swim well.... can his sister.

2. I like strong coffee..... does my wife.

3. " I don't know what's on." – ".... do I."

4. I was tired..... were the others.

5. We aren't rich. We aren't poor.....

6. Mrs. Potts wants to live in the country..... does Mr. Potts.

7. I never go to the cinema. I never go to the theatre.....

8. " I haven't read any Dickens." – ".... have I."

9. Nobody phoned me yesterday. Nobody came.....

10. My friends don't mind the noise..... do I.

11. He is crazy about pop music. His brother is crazy about it.....

12. They couldn't spend about 600 dollars a month last year. They can't do it this year.....

13. " I've got an idea! " – " Me....."

14. It didn't often rain in September. It hasn't rained in October.....

15. Dad didn't know them well..... did Mom.

16. You mustn't drink this. You mustn't eat that.....

17. I'd like to go shopping..... would my cousin.

Exercise 20. Choose the only correct variant.

a) either...or b) neither...nor

1. – Did anybody come to see you last week?

– Nobody did..... Julia.... John was there.

2. – Have they arrived yet?

– No, they haven't. But I expect them.... today.... tomorrow.

3. Borrow some money from your friends..... Ann.... Mary will help you.

4..... my words.... Dad's arguments had any effect on him.

5. It's getting dark. You must.... go at once.... wait till tomorrow.

6. What's has happened to Jim? He has.... written.... phoned.

7. Inside the examination room we could.... smoke.... talk.

8. Charles lives.... in Camberley.... in Guildford, doesn't he?

9. The room was.... clean.... comfortable, was it?

10. If you do any more homework tonight we'll be able.... to attend a concert.... to go to the cinema.

11. Haven't you heard that Sally lives not far from us? She has.... bought a new flat.... rented it.

12. I'd like to help you a little. I can.... walk the dog.... go shopping.

13. Some verbs can be followed by.... an ing-form.... an infinitive, usually with a different meaning.

TEST ON PRONOUNS USAGE

Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Only one variant is correct!

1. Does.....like milk?

a) she b) it c) her d) we

2. I'm sure I know......

a) he b) him c) its d) they

3. Is that..... car?

a) you b) yours c) your d) him

4. – Is it their car?

– No, ..... is yellow.

a) their b) them c) theirs d) its

5. A few months ago I met an old friend of......

a) my b) me c) mine d) him

6. – I'd like some coffee.

– I'm afraid there isn't......

a) none b) some c) any d) that

7. Please don't give me..... more work to do.

a) some b) any c) no d) none

8. – Is there any problem?

– No, ......Why?

a) nothing b) not c) any d) none

9. I can't understand why Ann and Kate don't like......

a) each other b) each others

c) every other d) one other

10...... students in this class passed the examination yesterday.

a) Every b) All the c) Each d) All

11...... here speaks English.

a) All people b) Every people

c) Everybody d) All the people

12. Where are the..... books?

a) others b) other c) another d) all other

13. I'd like..... cup of tea.

a) other b) another c) the other d) others

14. Some people like spring, ..... prefer summer.

a) other b) others c) the other d) the others

15. My parents..... teachers.

a) are both b) both are c) are all d) all are

16. Don't worry.I'll pay for......

a) me b) my c) mine d) myself

17. Do you..... nervous?

a) feel b) feel yourself

c) feel yourselves d) feel you

18. The film..... wasn't very good but I liked the music.

a) himself b) hisself c )itself d) herself

19. We prepared the supper by......

a) themselves b) ourselves

c) ours d) ourself

20...... of these two proposals is very good.

a) both b) all c) neither d) none

21. Both June's younger brothers play tennis, but..... of her elder brothers does.

a) none b) no-one c) neither d) nor

22...... the restaurants we went to was very expensive.

a) Both b) Neither c) Neither of d) Either

23...... in the class did their homework.

a) None b) No-one c) Not any d) No

24. He's so lazy. He never does..... work.

a) no b) some

c) any d) none

25. She didn't tell..... about her plans.

a) nobody b) anybody

c) somebody d) none

26. Not..... tourists in the group were Spanish.

a) all the b) the all

c) all d) every

27. When we were in the country we went for a walk in the forest......

a) all days b) all day

c) every day d) any day

28. I wonder why Ann and John don't like......

a) each other b) each the other

c) each another d) every other

29. She has..... busy life that she always forgets my birthday.

a) such a b) so a

c) such d) so

30. You shouldn't let..(1).. small child watch TV..(2)...

(1)a) such a b) a such c) so a d) a so

(2)a) such long b) so much c) such much d) so many

31. The weather is..... today. Shall we go for a walk?

a) such nice b) so nice

c) such a nice d) nice so

32. – Has he passed the exam?

– Yes, I think......

a) so b) such

c) this d) it

33. I don't like coffee, and my husband doesn't like it......

a) too b) either

c) also d) as well

34. Her parents haven't got a car, and......

a) she also b) neither she has

c) neither has she d) nor she has

35. My mother likes to read in bed, and......

a) so am I b) so do I

c) so I do d) I too

36. – I like listening to music.

– So......

a) do I b) like I

c) am I d) listen I

37. – I haven't got a key. -......

a) Neither I have b) Neither have I

c) Neither I do d) Neither do I

THE VERB

THE IMPERATIVE MOOD

Exercise 1 . Translate into English.

a) 1. Давайте прочитаем текст. 2. Пусть он переведет первое предложение. 3. Давайте я напишу это предложение на доске. 4. Пусть они возьмут свои книги. 5. Пусть она пойдет в театр. 6. Пусть она напишет это предложение. 7. Разрешите ей пойти в кино. 8. Откройте книги на странице 17. 9. Давайте прочтем новый урок. 10. Смирнов, прочтите, пожалуйста, первое предложение. 11. Пусть Иванов переведет это предложение.

б) 1. Не открывайте окно. 2. Не берите книгу со стола. 3. Не пишите это предложение на доске. 4. Не разговаривайте, пожалуйста.

Exercise 2. Make up sentences in the Imperative Mood.

1. The book/me/give.

2. Let/the window/us/open.

3. Go/the date/and/to the blackboard/write.

4. His/please/mistake/correct.

5. Him/let/to the cinema/go.

6. The TV programme/let/watch/her.

7. Into/the butter/the cheese/the refrigerator/put/and.

Exercise 3. Recommend your friend not to do what he does.

E.g. You smoke too much.

Don't smoke too much.

(to talk on the phone too much, to read too late at night, to come home too late at night, to work on Sundays too much, to go to the pictures too often, to play tennis too much, to eat and sleep too much)

Exercise 4. Ask your friend not to do what he does.

1. I am sometimes sad.

2. I am often tired in the evening.

3. I am always busy at the week-end.

4. I am a little lazy.

5. I am often ill.

6. I am always late for the pictures.

Exercise 5. Change the sentences according to the model. Express disagreement and give a better idea.

E.g. – What about going to the pictures?

– Don't go to the pictures. Let's go to the theatre.

1. What about going skiing on Sunday?

2. What about going to the country at the weekend?

3. What about going for a walk after dinner?

4. What about listening to the radio now?

5. What about watching TV after tea?

6. What about reading a book?

Exercise 6. Change the sentences according to the model.

E.g. – I want to have a look at the new text.

– Please, let me do it.

1. I want to put down the new words.

2. We want to see a new film.

3. Our students want to go home early today.

4. My friends want to have a smoke during the break.

5. My wife wants to have a talk with you.

6. My friend wants to go on business to London.

Exercise 7. Change the sentences according to the model.

E.g. – The child is hungry. He wants to eat a cake.

– Don't let him do it before dinner.

1. The child is sleepy but he wants to watch TV.

2. Your wife is tired but she wants to wash up dishes.

3. Your son is too small but he wants to go swimming.

4. Your friend is ill but he wants to come to college tomorrow.

5. Your friends make too many mistakes but they want to be absent from the lessons.

6. The room is full of people but some students want to smoke.

THE PRESENT TENSES

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