Ex.19p.

538 (Modal Verbs)

1. So, it is possible to ask what the achievements of modern science are.

2. A more detailed description of this rule can be found in the practical grammar
of the French language.
3. Good paper can be bought in our store.
4. Can I visit you in Paris?
5. May I ask who among you saw him there?
6. I will close the window, may I?
7. According to the rules, you can only stay here for two days.
8. Feeding animals is not allowed.
9. Can I have another cup of tea?
10.May I know your name?
11.I could go and see what's happening there.
12.I could come at 5 o'clock.
13.You can forget everything that happened yesterday.
14.Whatever happens, I will go to the sea for a week.
15.Microbiologists are fighting viruses so that people can live longer.
16.Let him justify our hopes.
17.You almost broke that mirror.
18.Can I give you some advice?
19.By the way, it can be noted that students did not use dictionaries.
20.We may never learn the name of this hero.
21.Maybe it wasn't the best painting at the exhibition, but it stuck in my memory.
22.The reception given to this candidate in the city probably gave him reason to
think that he enjoys wide support here.
23.Maybe they have already reached the station.
24.He may be a professor, but he doesn't understand anything about politics.
25.You might think it's John, but I'm sure he's not in town right now.
26.There is a fear that all precautionary measures taken may not save the city from
subsequent floods.
27.Where could she have gone?
28.I knew he might not repay the debt on time.
29.That year, I could argue with him on any occasion.
30.Tom can handle the situation.
31.Let Ralph forget everything.
32.Please take these bills to the director right away.
33.The patient from room 4 can be discharged tomorrow.
34.Tell Winston to come in.
35.I never thought that shoes could be so comfortable.
36.Why can't auditors leave us alone?
37.Even the TV can get annoying to death.
38.We live close to each other; we could meet sometime.
39.It's still hard for me to understand why no one noticed this visitor.
40.No woman could have written this.
41.No one could have expected that he would come there.
42.Everyone is right sometimes.
43.She couldn't decide what to wear in such weather.
44.He couldn't figure out what to do with this letter.
45.If you had a sense of humor, you couldn't help but notice that he's joking.
46.This rudeness could no longer be ignored.
47.He already felt that he was close to solving the problem.
48.The others can wait in the garden.
49.Probably, few knew him better than Peter.
50.You liked him, and he liked you, so he probably wasn't that bad.
51.Due to my inexperience, I probably misunderstood her at that time.
52.Why didn't you warn that I could be misled?
53.Did he really wait for us for so long?
54.He probably had no idea what he was doing.

Ex.5 p.579 (Participle I)

1. After the storm, there were many trees uprooted along the road.
2. The trampled grass started to turn green again.
3. He led us to the boat waiting for us.
4. In the room, there was a mirror in a golden frame.
5. He told us about the poet's unrecognized merits.
6. You are asking me questions that embarrass me.
7. Some of the artist's paintings, preserved by his friends, were shown at the recent
exhibition in Moscow.
8. He had slicked-back rare hair.
9. Julia entered the room, accompanied by an elderly man.
10.They walked silently along the deserted street.
11.The girl sat on a fallen tree trunk and began reading a book.
12.She received a short letter, written in a confident bold hand.
13.Here is a device specially designed for this purpose.
14.A woman was sitting in the reception, reading a newspaper.
15.The woman, reading the newspaper, got up and headed to the doctor's office.
16.In a hurry, he bumped into an old man getting off the bus.
17.One of the four people playing bridge asked for a cup of tea.
18.With trembling hands, she pulled the letter out of the envelope.
19.Some passengers of the fast-moving train were dozing, others were reading a
newspaper.
20.The face of the person flashing by in the train window seemed familiar to him.
21.The mother moved the sleeping child to his bed.
22.The noise of the passing car woke the sleeping child.
23.The person dozing by the window suddenly woke up and asked which station it
was.
24.The rising sun illuminated the room with its rays.
25.People engaged in sports are always in good shape.
26.The withered flowers were still standing in the vase.
27.On the ground, there are many extinct species of animals and plants.
28.It was difficult to conduct the experiment because of the large number of people
participating in it.
29.She does not understand all the problems associated with it.
30.It turned out that the found sculpture was of ancient origin.
31.All the accumulated bitterness and resentment poured out.
32.Among the guests was a retired major, a gray-haired man of sixty.
33.The escaped criminal was caught two weeks later.
34.Some of the surveyed people gave a negative answer to this question.
35.The parcel sent was lost somewhere on the way.
36.She waited with growing anxiety for her daughter's return.
37.The increasingly popularity of this singer is the result of successful work of his
impresario over the past five years.

Ex.7 p.581 (Participle I, Participle II)

1. Flipping through the fashion magazine, I realized that all my dresses had gone
out of style.
2. Having fed the cat, she began to prepare dinner for herself.
3. Thinking that we were lost, he offered to show us how to get out of the forest.
4. Knowing that she had no money, I offered to pay for her.
5. Having whitened the ceiling, we started to wallpaper the walls.
6. Discovering that the house was empty, she went out into the street.
7. Understanding that she wouldn't make it to the train anyway, she decided not to
hurry.
8. Having spent all the money, he started borrowing from friends.
9. Since I had already seen this movie, I decided to switch to another program.
10.Exiting the bus, she headed to the bakery.
11.Turning on the light, I saw that someone was in the room.
12.Since I was sitting in the front row, I could see everything happening on the
stage perfectly.
13.Not knowing what to do, she decided to try to gain time.
14.Assuming that she could trust him, she signed the document.
15.Discovering that the door was not locked and seeing that no one was in the
corridor, the thief entered the room and stole the bag.
16.As if flipping through the pages of an old children's book, she told me about her
childhood.
17.They were busy packing things.
18.The whole second year at the university, he spent getting rid of friends he had
made in the first year.
19.Switching to Italian, she told us the whole story in more detail.
20.He spent almost the entire evening trying to turn me against you.
21.We had a good time playing basketball.
22.She spends most of her time studying.
23.She spent a lot of money on buying furniture for the new apartment.
24.I derived great pleasure from talking to this writer.
25.For a minute, I just stood, pondering what to do next.
26.Mom was busy preparing dinner.
27.Shuffling, he walked out of the room.
28.After breakfast, we went boating on the lake.
29.The boy ran up and excitedly began to tell what happened.
30.At the sound from the bushes, a snake crawled out.
31.He flew on his own helicopter.
32.Everything happened as it had been predicted.

Ex.9 p.583 (Participial constructions)

1. She sat and watched as people hurried to work.

2. I saw him sitting by the window and reading the newspaper.
3. They heard someone walking in the next room.
4. I accidentally overheard them talking about you.
5. She noticed the cat trying to snatch the fish from the table and chased it away.
6. Entering the room, I discovered that she was ironing laundry.
7. We left them playing chess.
8. As I was leaving, they were discussing the recently released movie.
9. She went home, leaving her friends dancing and having fun.
10.He was caught smoking in a public place and fined.
11.I suddenly caught myself thinking about that incident again.
12.Hearing this, he involuntarily started laughing.
13.Involuntarily, I began to wonder where I could have seen her.
14.The movie soon moved her to tears.
15.You'll see, Jack's TV will start working in 5 minutes.
16.He would cut and style his hair once a month.
17.She stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank.
18.I would like to remove these rust stains.
19.I saw their car being stopped by a police officer.
20.I consider the problem solved.
21.He wanted the car to be brought immediately.
22.They needed the matter to be settled as quickly as possible.
23.They saw him trying to open the door.
24.They heard her talking about the upcoming trip.
25.If the weather permits, we will go skiing.
26.Taking all the circumstances into account, I think we cannot fulfill your request.

Ex.13 p.587-588 (Non-finite forms of the verb)

1. Do you happen to know the name of this person?

2. It seems you were very busy last week.

3. We went too far. There is no way back.

4. He remained silent, as if hesitating about which decision to make.

5. I would prefer not to discuss it now if you don't mind.

6. She spent the entire evening listening to music.

7. They say he has written two more plays.

8. He has nothing to do here.

9. It makes no sense to ask him; he doesn't respond anyway.

10.I lost two hours waiting for you at the station.

11.She kept bringing up the same topic endlessly.

12.She will probably take the first place in the competition.

13.Rushing into the hallway, she began to tell what had happened to her.

14.It would be better for you not to interfere. Let them solve their problems on
their own.

15.After the break, they continued discussing the new bill.

16.She felt herself blushing all over.

17.Why not call him now?

18.You're lucky you didn't catch him at home.

19.She was shocked and didn't know what to say.

20.He is not the kind of person you can compromise with.

21.Having heard that, he turned and left, slamming the door.

22.Instead of answering, he started asking questions himself.

23.She had nothing to do but respond in kind.

24.He is unlikely to understand our silence.

25.Seeing that the girl was upset, she asked what had happened.

26.It's hardly worth taking such risks.

27.I heard her talking to someone in another room.

28.She was the first to smile and extend her hand as a gesture of reconciliation.
29.Ten minutes ago, we saw her heading towards the park.

30.This book is too difficult for me to read right now.

31.We persuaded him to refrain from the deal.

32.I waited until she finished her business.

33.Why talk about the impossible?

34.That didn't stop him from deceiving us.

35.I have never heard this song sung so well.

36.He felt someone grab his hand.

37.I think what happened will make them reflect on their behavior.

38.Hearing the scream, she involuntarily flinched.

39.She is an excellent professional, and she has never had difficulty finding a job.

40.The film turned out to be very mediocre.

II. 1. To stay in good shape, there is nothing better than physical exercises.

2. I want him to draw conclusions from this case.

3. She had reasons not to want him to return.

4. She turned out to be the last one who saw the murdered man alive.

5. She got used to getting up early.

6. They claim to have seen him trying to steal the painting.

7. Do you mind if we stay here overnight?

8. I heard someone mention my name.

9. She practically gave up smoking.

10.He is unlikely to confess. It makes no sense to talk to him.

11.The whole story ended with her winning the case.

12.The children were looking forward to the day when they would go to the circus.

13.Returning after a year, he discovered that she had changed.

14.Jack suggested that we discuss this issue over lunch.

15.He lay on the couch with his eyes closed.

16.At that moment, we happened to be nearby and heard them arguing.

17.She insisted on calling the police.

18.The broken cup was beyond repair.

19.She had a special ability to get what she wanted.

20.This is the surest way to lose all your money.

21.Yesterday, I developed all the films at the photo studio around the corner.

22.She was too inattentive to notice that something had happened.

23.He made it a rule never to start a new task without finishing the old one.

24.The dog developed the habit of swearing at the table.

25.He missed a good opportunity to solve all the problems at once.

26.Without turning his head, he asked where they should go next.

27.She wouldn't praise these goods so much if she didn't get paid for it.

28.Descending for lunch, he found that the door to the dining room was locked.

29.She spent half an hour searching for her glasses.

30.Before telling about these amazing events, I would like to describe their
participants.

31.After washing the dishes, she began to do the laundry.

32.How can one leave London without visiting the National Gallery!
33.We forced him to agree only by resorting to threats.

Ex.1 p.600 (The Simple sentence)

1. Facts are stubborn things. Declarative 2. Few of us can stand prosperity of other
people. Declarative 3. What nonsense you talk! Exclamatory 4. What are you
doing here? Interrogative 5. Why haven’t you done it yet? Interrogative 6. I’m
about to quit this job. Declarative - Oh, are you? Interrogative 7. The exception
proves the rule. Declarative 8. We live and learn, don’t we? Interrogative 9. He
hardly ever goes to bed before midnight. Declarative 10. Shall I say yes or no?
Interrogative 11. Does a bookmaker produce books? Interrogative 12. Don’t let us
talk about it any more. Imperative 13. Don’t shout at me! Imperative 14. Don’t you
know that? Interrogative 15. So, you’ve come? Interrogative 16. Divide and rule.
Declarative 17. Just lend me your car, will you? Interrogative 18. Hurry up!
Imperative 19. I never eat meat. Declarative 20. I’ve just won $500! - Have you?
Interrogative 21. You are joking! Exclamatory 22. You don’t say so! Exclamatory
23. Diseases are the tax on pleasures. Declarative 24. Do you play /badminton or
/tennis? Interrogative general 25. Do you play /badminton or \tennis? Interrogative
alternative 26. She is such a beauty! Exclamatory 27. Everybody stand up.
Imperative 28. Did he surprise me! Exclamatory 29. Do heed my advice.
Imperative 30. You really think so? Interrogative

Ex.5 p.601

1. Don't they have children? - Yes, they don't even have adopted ones.
2. Don't you have a family? - Yes, I don't, I have a husband and a daughter.
3. These aren't your funds, are they? - No, they are.
4. This isn't right, is it? - No, it isn't.
5. Don't you believe me? - No, I don't.
6. Don't you love me anymore? - No, I do love you very much.
7. Don't you know this person? - No, I have never seen him.
8. Can't you see that you are mistaken? - Yes, I see it now.
9. You won't go back on your word, will you? - No, you can count on me.
10.He isn't very happy with his fifth wife, is he? - No, they are very happy.
11.Am I not right? - No, you are absolutely right.
12.You won't tell anyone about this, will you? - No, I won't.

Ex.7 p.602

1. Where did you see that? Type: Interrogative

2. Why don't we discuss it in detail? Type: Interrogative

3. Isn't she at home? Type: Interrogative

4. Who is there? Type: Interrogative

5. Do you want tea or coffee? - Yes, please. - Will you have tea or coffee? - Tea,
please. Type: Interrogative

6. We've done everything. - Really? Type: Declarative, Exclamatory

7. I like diamonds, and you? Type: Declarative, Interrogative

8. When will you stop chatting? Type: Interrogative

9. He looks tired today. That's true. Type: Declarative

10.What a timely idea! Type: Exclamatory

11.What wonderful weather we have today! Type: Exclamatory

12.Everyone stand still! Imperative

13.Someone open the little window. Type: Imperative

Ex.14 p.604 1. Ah, you have lost the ticket, have you? 2. We’ve lost sight of moral
values, haven’t we? 3. I gave him a very interesting book to read. simple verbal 4.
The man gave him a violent push. 5. He took a shower and went to bed. 6. She
took the menu from him. 7. Many pop-stars took part in the recording of the song
‘We Are the World’ to raise money for Ethiopia. 8. He took a glass and swallowed
the contents. 9. The government took drastic actions to defend the rouble. 10. He is
always making fool of himself at the parties. 11. Are these shoes made of leather?
12. We have not made any decision about it yet. 13. We have no hesitation in
accepting your most generous offer. 14. When planning anything, I always have
one eye on the future. 15. I have nothing to say about it.

Ex.16 p.605 1. We are going home soon. 2. They are going to leave us soon. 3. I
gave up thinking about it a long time ago. 4. She gave me a quick, shrewd glance.
S. Thank you. The message was given to me just in time. 6. There are two kinds of
speeches: when the speaker has something to say and when the speaker has to say
something. 7. We had a short talk about things of no importance. 8. We used to be
good friends. 9. No violence was used. 10. You don’t need a degree in
mathematics to run a computer. 11. Need I do the washing up? 12. We are about to
reach an agreement. 13. We started the project two years ago. 14. I’ve been trying
to come into contact with him for ten days! 15. She tried on her new party dress.
16. We would often meet at the bus stop. 17. She said she would never do it. 18. I
want 48 size black corduroy trousers, please. 19. I want to book my holiday early
this year. 20. She is expecting her second baby. 21. They are expected to come
soon. 22. I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a
mystery inside an enigma. (W. Churchill) 23. Am I my brother’s keeper? 24. Fate
keeps on happening. 25. I always keep my word. 26. Keep in touch! 27. You ought
to stop doing nothing. 28. We are to become friends sooner or later. 29. She
married young. 30. She seems to be quite happy about everything. 31. He took to
calling on her every other day. 32. You seem to know my name. 33. You seem
certain about it.