Е. А. Васильева

Думай по-английски

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Васильева Е. А.

Сборник упражнений «Думай по-английски» содержит практические задания по основным темам английской грамматики, изложенным в пособии «100 главных правил английского языка».

В книге читатель найдет как традиционные тренировочные упражнения, направленные на закрепление основ грамматики английского языка, так и многочисленные задания коммуникативного характера, целью которых является освоение грамматических структур в рамках ситуативного общения.

Прилагаемые ответы к большинству заданий позволяют читателю самостоятельно проверить себя.

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NOUNS (Sections 1–3)

Section 1.
Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant.

1. The first gift Andy got from his father was a watch.

The first gift Andy got from his father was watch.

2. I just want clothes that fits me and looks fairly smart.

I just want clothes that fit me and look fairly smart.

3. I hate a rush hour traffic. I always get stuck in a traffic jam.

I hate rush hour traffic. I always get stuck in traffic jams.

4. Jane hasn’t had such a good luck until today.

Jane hasn’t had such good luck until today.

5. What was his hair like in teen years?

What were his hairs like in college?

6. We enjoyed a good laugh while watching the film together.

We enjoyed good laugh while watching the film together.

7. Don’t you have a luggage when you travel?

Don’t you have much luggage when you travel?

8. The room has just been redecorated, so it has new furniture and new wallpaper.

The room has just been redecorated, so it has a new furniture and new wallpapers.

9. We need special equipment for this experiment.

We need special equipments for this experiment.

10. There is a lot of opportunities to get experience.

There are a lot of opportunities to get experience.

Exercise 2 Match the uncountable nouns to their countable equivalents. Follow the model.

Model: luggage — bags, suitcases or trunks

1. accommodation

a. tasks, exercises

2. cash

b. things, belongings used in various activities

3. cutlery

c. small items, tins, bottles dropped in the street

4. homework

d. facts and skills

5. knowledge

e. programs

6. litter

f. knives, forks and spoons

7. mail

g. trips, journeys

8. software

h. rooms, buildings

9. stuff

i. letters, packages

10. travel

j. banknotes, coins

Exercise 3 Translate the following sentences into English. Use the uncountable nouns to translate the underlined words.

1. Имеются точные доказательства того, что Джонсон украл мобильный телефон.

2. Тед был любителем шуток и веселья.

3. Ваши ценные советы мне очень помогли.

4. Анна надевает украшения только в особых случаях.

5. Вам потребуется разрешение на работу в Великобритании.

6. Ураган нанес значительные повреждения городам по всему побережью.

7. Есть ли какая-нибудь информация об изменениях в расписании?

8. Шаровая молния появляется во время или после грозы.

9. Вы делаете большие успехи!

10. Какой красивый пейзаж!

Exercise 4 Find and correct the mistakes.

1. How much messages do you normally get?

2. There aren’t any money in my pocket.

3. Give the baby only a fresh milk.

4. There weren’t enough room between the hall door and the storeroom door.

5. They must change their clothings.

6. Where did you get these news?

7. What’s the noises?

8. I’d like glass of water.

9. The captain was greeted with applauses by the people welcoming the cruise liner.

10. The entertainments are just fantastic!

Exercise 5 Complete the sentences with one of the expressions given below.

a white strand of hair

a slice of pizza

a bar of soap

a fit of anger

a handful of sand

a whole pack of gum

a drop of paint

a bag of popcorn

a good piece of news

a glass of water

1. There was …… on his shirt.

2. Do you always eat …… at the movie theatre?

3. The day’s actually beginning with ……

4. Oh, the baby is taking ……to her mouth.

5. I only had enough money everyday to buy ……..

6. Have you ever eaten ……. and tried to blow a bubble?

7. When I was at this hotel for the first time I could not find …… anywhere!

8. George has …… and he’s only 27.

9. I’m dying for ……! I’m so thirsty!

10. He smashed the glass in ……

Exercise 6 Transform the following sentences so that they mean the same as the original ones. Use the words given in the box below. Follow the model.

Model: He took some lemonade from the fridge. (jug) — He took a jug of lemonade from the fridge.

ball

grain

box

jar

bottle

pack

bucket

puff

bunch

tank

1. We shouldn’t waste rice.

2. Please, fetch me some water.

3. How much do the bananas weigh?

4. I want you to take some honey to your Grandma.

5. We asked for petrol at the station.

6. Look! The kitten is playing with yarn.

7. Give me cigarettes, please.

8. Time vanished like smoke.

9. Breakfast often starts with cereal.

10. Can I get some olive oil?

Exercise 7 Make up your own sentences. Use the words given in the box below. Follow the model.

Model: (hair — a hair) She has curly hair. Waiter, there is a hair in my soup.

light — a light

work — a work

glass — a glass — glasses cloth — a cloth — clothes

tea — a tea

Exercise 8 Give a complete answer to the following questions.

1. Do you leave enough room for your friends in your daily life?

2. How many rooms are there in your flat?

3. What is steel made from?

4. What piece of house equipment do you need to press your trousers?

5. Do you think cheese is healthy?

6. How many cheeses do you know?

7. How much time does it take you to eat your dinner?

8. How many times have you said thank you today?

9. Where was paper invented?

10. Where do you keep your personal papers?

Section 2.
The Plural Form of Nouns

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant of the plural verb.

1. a bridge

2. a kiss

3. a menu

4. a match

5. a studio

6. a motto

7. a city

8. a key

9. a loaf

10. a chief

bridges

kiss’s

menues

matchs

studioes

mottoes

cities

keies

loafs

chiefs

bridgies

kisss

menus

matchess

studios

mottos

citys

keys

loafes

chiefes

bridg’es

kisses

menu’s

matches

studio

motto

cityes

keyes

loaves

chieves

Exercise 2 Match the appropriate plurals to the sentences.

1. biscuits

a. These ……are too dull to cut with.

2. breeches

b. Some ……have pockets and some don’t.

3. contents

c. The company’s …… are in London.

4. goods

d. His …… have become more liberal.

5. headquarters

e. The shop is specialized in traditional fancy ……

6. mumps

f. The recent research revealed that handbag …… are getting lighter.

7. news

g. Home-baked …… are always a favourite.

8. politics

h. …… are land and buildings together considered as a property.

9. premises

i. …… spreads from person to person, usually when the person coughs.

10. scissors

j. The …… is both funny and moderately informative.

Exercise 3 Translate the following sentences into English. Use either singular or plural form of nouns.

1. Изначально пижама была исключительно мужской одеждой.

2. Корь особенно опасна для беременных женщин.

3. Шашки всегда помогают Майклу разговорить попутчиков.

4. Ее поздравления были теплыми и искренними.

5. Винтовая лестница ведет на второй этаж.

6. Важные перекрестки оборудованы светофорами. Наш перекресток опасен для велосипедистов.

7. Большинство серий этого фильма довольно смешные, хотя последняя серия была совсем не смешная.

8. В зоопарке были различные виды животных. Новая разновидность бабочек была открыта в Северной Ирландии.

9. Возможно, воспользоваться несколькими видами транспорта. Этот вид транспорта не рекомендуется.

10. В полицию сообщили немедленно.

Exercise 4 Find and correct the mistakes.

In 1991, hikers discovered a body in the Alps. At first, the hikers thought that it was the body of someone who had had an accident in the mountains. Using special equipments, scientists examined the body and realized that it was a 5,300-year-old mummy. The men, whom archeologists named Oetzi, was found in a valley between Austria and Italy. The hikers who found Oetzi, think that they received too little moneys as a reward.

Although many ancient mummy are found in Egypt and Peru, Oetzi is the oldest mummies in the world. He is now displayed in a museum in Bolzano, Italy. Oetzi is surrounded by blocks of ices to preserve his body. The scientist have made several discoverys about him. They know that he died from a wound by an arrow. Oetzi was also carrying many tool, including a copper axes, a bow, and several arrows.

Exercise 5 Complete the sentences with the words given below.

spies

spy

mosquito

mosquitos

belief

beliefs

halves

half

mother-in-law

mothers-in-law

person

people

1. History books are full of ……who built their reputations by taking enormous risks to obtain information.

2. Some …… protest being the babysitters for the children of their daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.

3. Astrology is the ……that you can guess a person’s personality by their sign.

4. I was in a big hospital for three and a ……weeks.

5. Mata Hari is the most famous female ……of World War I.

6. I know that these people have different …… or ideas.

7. I never do things by……

8. My ……is coming over to stay a week.

9. You can’t see such a big ……anywhere else on the island.

10. I don’t think I’m a shy ……

11. Are you good at meeting ……?

12. I hate …… buzz in my ears.

Exercise 6 Complete the sentences with the plural form of the nouns in brackets.

1. The (curriculum) of these two schools differ widely.

2. The (man), (woman) and (child) visited the zoo and saw several (species) of (deer) and (goose).

3. The Jones ordered (pizza) and (fruit) at the two (oasis) they stopped at during their trip.

4. The children learned to take proper care of their (tooth) and (foot) during the last week of their health class.

5. Mountains, (volcano), and (geyser) are all natural (phenomenon).

Exercise 7 Make up silly sentences of your own.

wild oxen

a financial crisis

a tiny mouse

burning oil

a prickly cactus

a hectic life

countless sheep

eastern terminus

numerous mice

important data

nine lives

a strong ox

a couple of cacti

different crises

various termini

seven fish

Exercise 8 Give a complete answer to the following questions.

1. Are the outskirts of you town as nice as the center?

2. Do the police have the right to stop and search you without a warrant?

3. What do your clothes tell about you?

4. Do you think all fish are edible?

5. Is it important for you to have straight white teeth?

Exercise 9 Give your opinion on the following statements.

1. As an employer, I’d never hire someone with tattoos.

2. You can make huge savings by buying food in bulk.

3. Fruit makes a good snack between meals.

4. You never realize how many personal belongings you have until you lose them.

Section 3.
The Possessive Case of Nouns

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant.

1. The student’s notes were lost. He had to borrow his mate’s notes.

The students’ notes were lost. He had to borrow his mate’s notes.

2. The childrens’ toys are under the table. Tell them to put the toys into the box.

The children’s toys are under the table. Tell them to put the toys into the box.

3. My mother’s-in-law friends are coming on Sunday.

My mother-in-law’s friends are coming on Sunday.

4. I’ve read a lot of Dickens’ novels.

I’ve read a lot of Dicken’s novels.

5. My relationship with my boss’s family is great.

My relationship with my boss’es family is great.

6. Different countries celebrate New Years’ Eve in different ways.

Different countries celebrate New Year’s Eve in different ways.

7. I’m not allowed to drive my parents’ car.

I’m not allowed to drive my parent’s car.

8. Gates and Allen’s fabulous wealth came from Microsoft products.

Gates’ and Allen’s fabulous wealth came from Microsoft products.

9. Womens’ role in our society has changed in the past three decades.

Women’s role in our society has changed in the past three decades.

10. His favourite cartoon is about Chip and Dale’s adventures.

His favourite cartoon is about Chip’s and Dale’s adventures.

Exercise 2 Match the possessors to the things they could own. Then make the possessive form. Follow the model.

Model: hunter — gun — the hunter’s gun

1. waitress

a. day

2. birds

b. teeth

3. baby

c. tools

4. crocodile

d. rays

5. Keats

e. nest

6. people

f. commands

7. sun

g. poetry

8. April Fools

h. tips

9. plumbers

i. rattle

10. coach

j. republic

Exercise 3 Find and correct the mistakes.

1. Do you remember all of the Newton laws?

2. A man snatched my colleagues’ wallet out of her hand.

3. You should follow your doctors order’s exactly.

4. We spent the weekend at our best friends (house).

5. Jacobs shoes are very cool.

6. I’m going over to the Jones’s house tonight.

7. Judy’s income is greater than her husbands.

8. Have you seen the latest Max car?

9. Kris’ photos look more professional than Beths’.

10. Rick bought a lamb chop at the butchers.

Exercise 4 Transform the underlined expressions so that the sentences mean the same and guess who is who. Follow the model.

Model: Sam is the child of Mary and John Parker. — Sam is Mary and John Parker’s son. John’s …… is the Grandpa of Sam. — John’s father is Sam’s Grandpa.

1. Sam’s …… are sisters of his mother.

2. Mary’s and John’s …… are the grandmothers of Sam.

3. The children of his aunts are Sam’s …….

4. The brother of John is Sam’s …….

5. Mary and John’s little …… is a sister of Sam.

6. The grandparents’ son is the …… of Sam.

7. Sam’s sister is the …... of their uncle.

8. Mary’s son is the …… of his aunts.

9. John’s father is the …… of Sam.

10. Sam’s …… is a new wife of John.

Exercise 5 Answer the questions. Follow the model.

Model: Whose poem starts “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” — It’s Shakespeare’s.

1. Whose quote is “The art is long, life is short”?

2. Whose face is on a US 100 dollar bill?

3. Whose tea party is it in Alice in Wonderland?

4. Whose real name was Samuel Clemens?

5. Whose detective novels feature Miss Marple?

Exercise 6 Build sentences. Use a possessive construction in each sentence.

Model: dog, ball, friend, Tom– My friend Tom’s dog is playing with a ball.

1. children

2. pets

3. ladies

4. John Lennon

5. Luke

bikes

hotel

room

songs

friends

yard

street

floor

world

countries

Exercise 7 Disagree. Use possessive constructions. Follow the model.

Model: There is one sheep. Its baby is called a calf. (a lamb) — No, the sheep’s baby is called a lamb.

1. There is a lion. Its baby is called a kitten. (a cub)

2. There are fifty million people in China. (more than 1.3 billion)

3. Pearls are the best friend of a girl. (diamonds)

4. A cat uses its nose to feel location in the dark. (eyes, help)

5. Clothing for men tends to be prolific. (women, more prolific)

6. Horse races at Royal Ascot are closely associated with showstopping shoes that ladies wear. (hats)

7. The Army led by Mamai entered Moscow in 1812. (Napoleon)

8. The name Andrew belongs to a girl. (boy)

9. Dr. Frankenstein has a castle in Transylvania. (Count Dracula)

10. Mozart composed Symphony no.9 — The ode to Joy. (Beethoven)

Exercise 8 Think of a situation or a short story with all the possessive constructions from the grade included (in any order). The following words may be helpful.

friends

boy

mice

duck

clocks

cup

cousins

teacher

cats

cow

cars

lamp

scientists

mother-in-law

fish

fly

books

flower

passers-by

policeman

butterflies

fox

trees

jacket

ADJECTIVES (Sections 4–5)

Section 4.
Adjective Degrees of Comparison

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant.

1. His teacher’s advice was usefuler than his parents’.

His teacher’s advice was more useful than his parents’.

2. This is the eldest building in the city.

This is the oldest building in the city.

3. Your dog is much cleverer than mine.

Your dog is much more cleverer than mine.

4. Now you can see a less famous picture of this artist.

Now you can see a not so famous picture of this artist.

5. They were staying at the best luxurious hotel on the island.

They were staying at the most luxurious hotel on the island.

6. If you need any further information, please contact our assistants.

If you need any farther information, please contact our assistants.

7. This June was dryer and hoter than a normal month.

This June was drier and hotter than a normal month.

8. Alice is as prettier as her mother.

Alice is as pretty as her mother.

9. He was the least funny comedian we ever saw.

He was the least funniest comedian we ever saw.

10. Off the first two Harry Potter books, I prefer the latter.

Off the first two Harry Potter books, I prefer the later.

Exercise 2 Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. Health is more ……

a. ……right after Thanksgiving weekend

2. The light that burns twice as bright, burns ……

b. ……the better the quality is

3. The story was not so dull ……

c. …… than to find a new one

4. Human brains are about three times as large ……

d. …… as the previous ones

5. Modern computers keep getting thinner ……

e. …… than previous models

6. The higher the price of a product …...

f. …… half as long

7. The least crowded time to visit Disneyland is ……

g. …… important than wealth

8. To lose a friend is far easier ……

h. …… as those of our early ancestors

Exercise 3 Find and correct the mistakes.

1. The longer I look at my computer screen, the tireder my eyes get.

2. Garry has been told that he looks ill than a week ago.

3. Coffee with fast food is twice bad for you.

4. There is no sader sight than a young pessimist.

5. Woods grow the greener in spring.

6. Sitting may be just so dangerous for your health as smoking.

7. Now this offer sounds less worse than before.

8. You’ve created the most perfect design.

9. The Japanese language is harder then the English language.

10. She is far more angrier than ever.

Exercise 4 Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Эти ботинки выглядят хуже, но они гораздо более удобные.

2. Книга, которую ты мне дал в прошлый раз — самая смешная из тех, что я читал.

3. Ученые пришли к выводу, что чем старше становится человек, тем он счастливее.

4. Рекомендации оказались лучше, чем я мог ожидать.

5. Игра для детей так же важна, как и учеба.

6. Соседский кот в два раза толще нашего.

7. Том гораздо менее болтливый, чем его сестра.

8. Какой прогноз будет наименее оптимистичный?

9. Дальнейшие поиски бессмысленны.

10. Самый лучший способ заговорить по-английски — оказаться одному среди англичан.

Exercise 5 Complete the sentences with one of the words given below.

more expensive

more sophisticated

worst

exciting

pointless

small

farther

best

elder

1. Their family lived in the …… house.

2. John’s business is half as …… as Jeremy’s.

3. I think a …… approach is needed to solve the problem.

4. Her book has become a …… seller.

5. Tom’s mother looks so young that she is often mistaken for his …… sister.

6. My life is not so …… as it used to when I was a happy boy.

7. The less dangerous places are, the …… they usually turn to be.

8. This discussion is as …… as a talk between deaf and dumb.

9. That was the …… meal I’ve ever eaten.

Exercise 6 Complete the sentences to express your ideas. Make use of adjectives and their degrees of comparison. The more thoughts you have on each point, the better.

1. The English language is not so……as……

2. Life in the capital is far ……

3. My friend is the ……

4. Working for an international company is ……. than……

5. Fast food is ……

Exercise 7 Compare. Use different comparative constructions.

1. summer, winter, autumn, spring

2. Washington, London, Paris, Moscow

3. beer, mineral water, wine, coffee

4. plastic, wood, paper, stone

5. fruit, sweets, meat, vegetables

6. films, plays, TV-shows, radio programs

Exercise 8 Make up situations or short stories. Use the given word combinations.

as busy as a bee

as quiet as a mouse

as brave as a lion

as cunning as a fox

as free as a bird

as playful as a kitten

Section 5.
Substantivized Adjectives

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant.

1. Who should look after the elderly?

Who should look after elderly?

2. The chief business of the noble was war.

The chief business of the nobles was war.

3. The rich also cries.

The rich also cry.

4. Are there any special requirements for handicapped?

Are there any special requirements for the handicapped?

5. Her aunt worked at the library for the blind.

Her aunt worked at the library for the blinds.

Exercise 2 Transform the sentences so that they mean the same as the original ones. Use the substantivized form of adjectives.

Model: Rich people often look for investments. — The rich often look for investments.

1. Give young boys and girls a chance to become responsible.

2. Healthy people are active throughout the day, not just during their practice drills.

3. Sighted folks don’t always have much opportunity to interact with blind people.

4. Our main task is to provide material aid to needy children and adults.

5. Lonely men and women tend to be afraid of meeting others.

Exercise 3 Translate the following sentences into English. Use the substantivized adjectives.

1. Ряды безработных постоянно увеличиваются.

2. Робин Гуд грабил богатых и отдавал деньги бедным.

3. Хорошего в нем больше.

4. У пожилых часто бывают проблемы со сном.

5. Необычное всегда интересно.

Exercise 4 Guess the nationality.

1. …… are reserved, dignified and devoted to traditions.

2. …… are supposed to be very punctual, scrupulous and obedient.

3. …… are famous for diligence and ingenuity.

4. …… are considered to be creative, thrifty and intellectual.

5. …… are known as hospitable, hearty and patient.

Section 6.
Numerals

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant.

1. Today is the twenty-second of July.

Today is twenty-second of the July.

2. Buses arrive at Third Terminal.

Buses arrive at Terminal Three.

3. It’ll cost you less than five euro.

It’ll cost you less than five euros.

4. Nelson’s Column stands over 185 foot (56 metre) high.

Nelson’s Column stands over 185 feet (56 metres) high.

5. The man paid the forty-cents fare and asked tot asked him to downtown.

The man paid the forty-cent fare and asked tot asked him to downtown.

6. What’s possible to do on a seven-hour flight?

What’s possible to do on seven-hours flight?

7. Hundred of people joined the demonstration.

Hundreds of people joined the demonstration.

8. My granddaughter delivered two dozens pink roses to me in the office.

My granddaughter delivered two dozen pink roses to me in the office.

9. I’m giving away two-thirds of my pie to my friends.

I’m giving away two-third of my pie to my friends.

10. There have been five million foreign tourists this year.

There have been five millions foreign tourists this year.

Exercise 2 Match the numerals.

1. thirty

a. 692

2. thirteen

b. 20-й

3. nineteen

c. 768 222

4. forty

d. 30

5. ninth

e. 12-й

6. twelfth

f. 996 126 905

7. twentieth

g. 9-й

8. six hundred ninety two

h. 13

9. a thousand and one

i. 1001

10. seven hundred and sixty eight thousand two hundred and twenty two

j. 40

11. nine hundred and ninety six million one hundred 12. and twenty six thousand nine hundred and five

k. 19

Exercise 3 Find and correct the mistakes.

1. There were some 4 hundreds delegates representing.

2. John is an eighteen years old American student.

3. Coca Cola is celebrating the first hundredth and twentieth fifth anniversary.

4. 650 MPs sit in Parliament.

5. Four of the 45 students were sick today.

6. The conference was held in 46 Room.

7. I’m only going to say this once time.

Exercise 4 Complete the sentences with one of the cardinal numbers given below.

tenth

twenties

two thousand four

thirteenth

third

forty

four

two millionth

twenty sixth

1. Val is having a party for his …… birthday.

2. Kate was the …… resident born in this city.

3. When Sasha was in her early……, she left for London.

4. Her mother is …… years old.

5. Boxing Day is traditionally celebrated on the …… of December.

6. Marta is only the …… player to win the same tournament five times in a row.

7. Facebook was founded in …… by Mark Zuckerberg.

8. What is a …… letter word for a long heroic story?

9. October is the …… month of the year.

Exercise 5 Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Ответ на ваш вопрос вы найдете на странице 15.

2. Марина учит язык семь лет.

3. За праздники я набрал больше 4 фунтов.

4. Их молодость пришлась на конец восьмидесятых.

5. Тим повидался с двумя друзьями.

6. Королева Елизавета Вторая родилась 21 апреля 1926 года.

7. В прошлом году компания заработала 9, 5 миллионов долларов.

8. Девять голосов были за, восемь — против.

9. Клуб отпраздновал дни рождения своих троих семидесятилетних участников.

10. Добавьте 4 чашки муки, ³/₄ чашки воды, ⁵/₈ восьмых чашки йогурта и ¹/₂ чайной ложки сахара.

Exercise 6 Give a complete answer to the following questions.

1. How many cousins do you have?

2. What date is it today?

3. How far is it from London to New York? (3462 miles (5571 km))

4. What’s the number of your flat?

5. When were you born?

6. When was America discovered by Columbus? (in 1492)

7. How long have you been doing the exercise?

8. When is your mother’s birthday?

9. What is 896+372? (1268)

10. How high is the Mariana Trench? (36,201 feet (11,033 metres) deep)

Exercise 7 Tell the date. Tell the time.

31/03/1843

09/06/1999

05/12/2006

09/05/1945

27/08/1812

14/07/1972

5:15

7:30

9:45

12:00 p.m.

12:00 a.m.

8.25 p.m.

Exercise 8 Imagine you hear the following phrases on the phone. Put down the information you get. Follow the model.

Model: Your doctor’s appointment is October tenth at three in the afternoon. — Oct. 10 at 3 p.m.

1. Your doctor’s appointment is April twenty third at ten in the morning.

2. Your hairdresser’s appointment is Thursday at twelve o’clock.

3. Your mechanic’s appointment is August second at five in the afternoon.

4. Your dentist’s appointment is February twenty seventh at eleven o’clock.

5. Your coach’s appointment is Tuesday at one o’clock.

PRONOUNS (Sections 7–13)

Section 7.
Personal Pronouns

Exercise 1 Find and correct the mistakes.

1. I feel sad without they, because we spent happy hours together.

2. The third participant is him.

3. The circumstances made William leave and she postponed the meeting.

4. The old woman showed Liz and I the way to the park.

5. There’s no one else better besides he to draw the plan.

6. They look very much like we.

7. According to Ernest and she, they’re not getting on well at the moment.

8. Ann is more ambitious than me.

9. Richard and me are going out tonight.

10. Mrs. Jones has four cats; she loves they more than anything else in the world.

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with the pronouns given below.

I

me

we

us

you

it

he

him

she

her

they

them

1. John and Alex took their bikes with …….

2. Ron plays billiards every weekend. He likes …… very much.

3. Where’re all those documents? Hey, here …… are!

4. Our neighbours mow the lawn far more often than …….

5. My children and …… are going to the theme park.

6. Do you want …… to follow your instructions? I don’t mind.

7. When a dog chased Tom, …… ran as fast as …… could.

8. …… completed her work in less than half an hour.

9. Tell Jane I miss …….

10. Rick is very self-motivated and firm. Nobody and nothing can stop …….

11. The Browns are having dinner with ……. So, Nick and I are enjoying every minute.

12. Could ……, please, speak a bit louder? I can’t hear ……distinctly.

Exercise 3 Unscramble the sentences.

1. think

he

wrong.

They

is

2. rather

She

well.

knows

him

3. help

you

me

please?

Can

4. taller

are

than

he.

You

5. is

watch

for

me.

This

6. it

remember

I

can’t

well.

7. her.

We

met

never

have

8. me.

it

to

back

Give

9. us

you

show

this?

Will

10. tell

the way?

Can

them

you

Section 8.
Possessive Pronouns

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant.

1. Is this bus our?

Is this bus ours?

2. This note-pad is not your.

This is not your note-pad.

3. We live in London, but parents ours live in the country.

We live in London, but our parents live in the country.

4. Are you sure that car’s yours?

Are you sure that your car’s?

5. They children attended a private school.

Their children attended a private school.

6. Those shoes are his.

Those are him shoes.

7. I don’t like the house. It’s windows are too narrow.

I don’t like the house. Its windows are too narrow.

8. Can you lend me a pen? I’ve left my at home.

Can you lend me a pen? I’ve left mine at home.

9. This diamond ring belongs to my mother. It’s hers.

This diamond ring belongs to my mother. Its hers.

Exercise 2 Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Я видел это своими собственными глазами.

2. Это ваша ошибка, а не его.

3. Кейт отправила смс родителям и позвонила другу.

4. Мы хорошо знаем его самого и его родителей.

5. Можно воспользоваться вашей газонокосилкой? Наша сломана.

6. У нас ситуация более сложная, чем у них.

7. Какая милая собачка! Но я не знаю, как ее зовут.

8. Твои друзья приехали, а мои нет.

9. Это точно не ее дом. У нее он кирпичный и утопает в цветах.

10. Их доводы мне не понятны.

Exercise 3 Give a complete answer to the following questions. Use the absolute form of possessive pronouns. Follow the model.

Model: Is this my seat? — No, it isn’t yours.

1. Is this my book? — No, it isn’t ……

2. If I find the money, will it belong to me? — Yes, ……

3. Is this our parking space? — No, ……

4. Was it Paul’s wife? — Yes, ……

5. Are they her children? — No, ……

6. Are you reading your book now? — Yes, …….

7. Did the computers belong to them? — No, …….

Section 9.
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

Exercise 1 Find and correct the mistakes.

1. Mum wants you to clean up the room by myself.

2. They managed to comfort theirselves while he was away.

3. The cat jumped when it saw himself in the mirror.

4. The perfume Alice had applied to hers was too sweet.

5. You should try making your beds by yourself.

6. I painted this picture itself.

7. While Timmy was shaving, he cut hisself.

8. We had to do it by ourself.

9. Jane and Mabel were talking about herselves.

10. Consider youself lucky.

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with the reflexive pronouns given below.

myself

ourselves

yourself

yourselves

himself

herself

itself

themselves

1. Harry cooked breakfast …….

2. We helped …… to slices of a delicious cake at the party.

3. The Earth defends …… from space weather in various ways.

4. You, Emma, should take more care of …….

5. Oliver and Dan hurt …… in the car accident.

6. All of you must prepare …… for all the possible questions.

7. My grandmother often talks to …….

8. I did this exercise all by …….

Exercise 3 Use the reflexive pronouns only if it is necessary.

1. Mr. Bell concentrated /concentrated himself on a speech body.

2. Rick, don’t blame / blame yourself for what’s happened.

3. Let’s meet / meet ourselves tomorrow at three in the afternoon.

4. My cat is so old, it can hardly move / move itself.

5. Girls, you can sit / sit yourselves on the couch if you like.

6. Nancy dried / dried herself thoroughly with a towel.

7. Polly wanted to relax / relax herself after a busy day.

8. Nick dressed / dressed himself and got ready for the trip.

9. I feel / fell myself embarrassed to talk about this.

10. Michael dressed / dressed himself in spite of the broken arm.

Section 10.
Demonstrative Pronouns

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant.

1. I admire this bright flowers.

I admire these bright flowers.

2. Look at these men over there.

Look at those men over there.

3. This are John and Tom.

This is John and this is Tom.

4. Such frustrating problem needs help from smart people.

Such a frustrating problem needs help from smart people.

5. The same words sometimes mean different things to different people.

The same of words sometimes mean different things to different people.

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with the demonstrative pronouns given below.

this (2)

that(2)

these (2)

those (2)

such (2)

same (2)

1. It was …… lovely weather that we decided to have a picnic.

2. He’s a new teacher, and …… are his students.

3. What a nice park! I’ve not been to …… place before.

4. …… mannequin over there looks real.

5. People say I just look the …… as my sister.

6. The climate of England is milder than ……of Scotland.

7. …… were the happiest days in my life!

8. …… is the first time Ann’s driving a car.

9. My views are in accordance with …… of yours.

10. Look, …… are the shoes I’ve bought.

11. it’s always the …… with them!

12. You have …… an effect on me.

Exercise 3 Make up a few short dialogues with the following phrases to end. Follow the model.

Model: These? Here you are. — Liz, can I borrow your earrings? — These? Here you are.

1. This isn’t a fun game.

2. What was that noise?

3. Ouch! These shoes are hurting my feet!

4. Such a shame!

5. Such is the human race.

6. That is the greatest news!

7. I ate those.

8. The same to you!

9. This is my friend Nina.

10. Those were difficult questions.

Section 11.
Indefinite and Reciprocal Pronouns

Exercise 1 Complete the sentences with the indefinite pronouns given below.

some

somebody

something

any

anybody

anything

every

everybody

everything

1. There’s always …… to eat in the fridge, if you’re hungry.

2. There are just …… rules.

3. Have you received …… calls this morning?

4. Jim knows …… about cars.

5. Did you meet at the party …… I know too?

6. The film was in German, so I couldn’t understand …… they said.

7. …… had a fantastic time at the party.

8. The Smiths go to the country …… summer.

9. I saw …… outside the office.

Exercise 2 Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. Each of them ……

a. …… is available.

2. All of those songs ……

b. ……is gone.

3. Nearly every student …...

c. …… are equally important.

4. Either of these options ……

d. …… is a great tennis player.

5. The cooks each ……

e. …… have fallen asleep.

6. All my money ……

f. …… sound the same.

7. Both ……

g. …… were tasked to prepare a menu of seven items.

8. All ……

h. …… fails to answer properly.

Exercise 3 Read a humorous story about funny things in our life and complete the sentences with the appropriate pronouns.

anybody

somebody

everybody

Once upon a time there were four people named ……, ……, …… and Nobody. Whenever there was an important job to be done, ……was sure that ……would do it. When …… did the job well, …… wanted the credit.

…… could have done it, but sometimes Nobody did it. When Nobody did it, …… got angry because it was ……’s job. …… thought that …… would do it, but it was not often that …… realized that Nobody would do it.

So it ended up that …… blamed …… when Nobody did what …… could have done.

(http://redmondfamily.com/Family-Resources/Quotes-And-Quips/Longer-Thoughts)

Exercise 4 Choose the correct variant.

1. Nick is too much tall.

Nick is much too tall.

2. There were too many ideas and too little time.

There were too lots of ideas and too a little time.

3. Rosy is sad because she has few friends.

Rosy is sad because she has a few friends.

4. I’ve been to this restaurant a few times. I like it.

I’ve been to this restaurant few times. I like it.

5. We have very little free time. Let’s start bundling right now.

We have a very little free time. Let’s start bundling right now.

6. I normally have little red wine with my lunch.

I normally have a little red wine with my lunch.

7. There aren’t enough traditions in their family.

There aren’t enough of traditions in their family.

8. There’s much traffic on the roads.

There’s a little of traffic on the roads.

9. I know only few German words and phrases.

I know only a few German words and phrases.

Exercise 5 Give a complete answer to the questions. Use one of the following pronouns.

other

another

the others

one another

others

the other

each other

1. Do you prefer working alone? (others)

2. How well do you know your partner? (each other)

3. Do you like the number 11? (another)

4. Is there a supermarket near here in the street? (the other)

5. How many ways are there to make a cake? (other)

6. When boys in your class were quarreling who did they strike? (one another)

7. Which of three books would you take with you on vacation? Harry Potter? (the others)

Section 12.
Negative Pronouns

Exercise 1 Transform the sentences so that they mean the same as the original ones. Use negative pronouns. Follow the model.

Model: I don’t know anything about the case. — I know nothing about the case.

no

nobody

nothing

1. I didn’t eat anything all day.

2. They don’t have any chance.

3. There isn’t anybody who could know her.

4. He doesn’t see any options like that.

5. We’re bored because there isn’t anything to do.

6. She didn’t meet anybody on the way.

Exercise 2 Unscramble the sentences.

1. Those

nothing (2).

lose

who

possess

2. of

it

true.

is

None

3. his

complained.

of

Neither

friends

4. no

There’s

about

doubt

it.

5. gave

one

a lift.

me

No

6. wants

outdoors

to work

today.

Nobody

Exercise 3 Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Ничего не вижу, ничего не слышу, ничего никому не скажу.

2. Я никогда ничего никому не обещаю.

3. Нет дыма без огня.

4. Ей никто не нравится. И она не нравится никому.

5. Ничего интересного не произошло.

6. Ни один из двух компьютеров не работает.

7. Идти здесь особо некуда.

8. Никто из нас не готов взять всю ответственность на себя.

9. Он никого не понимает здесь.

10. Эмма не знает ни его имени, ни номера телефона.

Exercise 4 Complete the sentences with different pronouns.

1. Can I get some…?

16. How many words…?

2. Are there any…?

17. How much effort…?

3. Would you like some….?

18. Far fewer people…

4. It doesn’t make any…

19. I need a little …

5. If there’s any…

20. A few friends…

6. Can you give me something to…?

21. Enough room is…

7. Anything will…

22. Let’s take other…

8. Everybody needs…

23. Can I have another…?

9. Everything is…

24. Others would describe me …

10. Each custom was…

25. The other way of…

11. You should watch each other and…

26. The others seem to…

12. Practically every…

27. They helped one another to…

13. Either of these roads…

28. None of the keys…

14. I spent the whole…

29. Neither of the two phrases will…

15. Both men and women…

30. All ends…

Section 13.
Interrogative and Relative Pronouns

Exercise 1 Find and correct the mistakes.

1. That I don’t understand is his reaction.

2. Whose were you talking to?

3. I said what I was reading a book.

4. We asked whose house was it.

5. Which variant you like?

6. Whom she teaches?

7. This is the toy what I’ve bought for my daughter.

8. I met my former workmate whom used to work with me.

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with relative and interrogative pronouns given below.

whose

which

who

what

whichever

whom

that

whoever

1. To …… did you give my phone number?

2. …… fault is that?

3. I can’t remember …… told me that.

4. You can invite …… you wish.

5. The man didn’t stop at the traffic lights …… were red.

6. …… you choose, you’ll be satisfied.

7. It’s just …… I was looking for.

8. Some things …… occurred were predictable.

Exercise 3 Make up your own sentences with interrogative and relative pronouns.

Interrogative

pronouns

who

whose

whom

what

which

Relative Pronouns

who

whose

whom

that

which

ARTICLES (Sections 14–16)

Section 14.
The Indefinite Article

Exercise 1 Choose the correct variant.

1. There is small, cosy and a beautiful hotel close to Gatwick.

There is a small, cosy and beautiful hotel close to Gatwick.

2. We had a very disappointing May last year.

We had very disappointing May last year.

3. In a small town a Mr. Brown lives.

In the small town the Mr. Brown lives.

4. Isaac Newton was English scientist.

Isaac Newton was an English scientist.

5. Let’s watch a movie in English tonight.

Let’s watch movie in an English tonight.

6. Will you get me a Coke and a cake?

Will you get me Coke and a cake?

7. Polly bought half dozen eggs.

Polly bought half a dozen eggs.

8. Unfortunately, I ate so much that I had stomachache.

Unfortunately, I ate so much that I had a stomachache.

9. Honestly, he used to be rather a shy boy.

Honestly, he used to be a rather shy boy.

10. What glorious an autumn day!

What a glorious autumn day!

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with the definite article a/an if necessary.

1. What …… pity!

2. What …… nonsense!

3. You should drive at …… safe speed.

4. The politician is as slippery as ……eel.

5. We met two and …… half years ago.

6. You are …… charming as always.

7. I’ll just go for …… walk to clear my head.

8. It isn’t such …… nice water as it seems.

9. I have …… idea what it is.

10. The song is written by John Smith, …… member of our coterie.

Exercise 3 Transform the sentences. Follow the model.

Model: Tomatoes are sweet, tasty and red. — It is a sweet, tasty and red vegetable.

1. Roses are pretty, bright and fragrant.

2. Wolves are extremely graceful, gentle and smart.

3. Volleyball is exciting, competitive and fast.

4. Doctors are intelligent and respected.

5. London is expensive, multicultural and fascinating.

6. Children are kindhearted, sincere and inspiring.

7. Summer is pleasant, colourful and warm.

8. Criminals are illegal, ignorant and rude.

9. Ice cream is icy, soft and delicious.

10. English is useful, rich and popular.

Exercise 4 Make up a short story/dialogue. The given words may help you.

a fisherman

an earring

an hour

get a cold

have a sleep

in a hurry

Section 15.
The Zero Article

Exercise 1 Find and correct the mistakes.

1. This doll is a gift from the Aunt Mary.

2. Lincoln was elected a President on November 6, 1860.

3. He toured all over the Latin America.

4. The first immigrants in American history came from England and Netherlands.

5. I went on a ten-day trip to the Easter Island.

6. Queen Elizabeth II lives in the Buckingham Palace.

7. I usually shop in the Oxford Street.

Exercise 2 Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. I know him by sight ……

a. …… by bus.

2. Please send this parcel ……

b. …… in debt.

3. You’ll soon get used to ……

c. …… they are at home.

4. He was at work ……

d. …… after she leaves school.

5. I’m up to the ears ……

e. …… into town.

6. It’s about ten minutes to the station ……

f. …… went to bed.

7. Dinner will be served ……

g. …… speaking in public.

8. I am driving ……

h. …… playing tennis outside.

9. Alex’s going to move to Ireland ……

i. …… but not by