Grammar task 1. Rewrite the following sentences in the plural form: 1. These aircraft are new. 2. I saw cats
Grammar task 1. Rewrite the following sentences in the plural form: 1. These aircraft are new. 2. I saw cats playing with mice. 3. I’ve never won any prizes. 4. Do you know these ladies? 5. These are tall trees. 6. I need some boxes. 2. Fill in the blanks with the necessary indefinite pronouns: 1. Your pupils didn’t know anything about the competition. 2. Was there anyone in the club? 3. Did she put anything into her bag? 5. Has John seen anyone else there? 6. Elisabeth has no English magazines. She needs to read something in English. 3. Form the comparative or superlative degree of the adjectives in brackets, depending on the meaning: 1. The Trans-Siberian railway is the longest in the world. 2. The 22nd of December is the shortest day of the year. 3. Iron is the most useful of all metals. 4. The Volga is wider and deeper than the Neva River. 5. Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasian Mountains. 6. His theory is more practical than yours. 4. Use the verbs given in brackets in the appropriate tense (Present Simple or Present Continuous): 1. Mrs. Lewis is wearing a hat today because the sun is very hot. 2. Fred usually stays at a hotel when he comes to town, but tonight he is staying with us. 3. Does it ever snow in Australia? 4. Can you hear that sound? It is getting louder and louder. 5. It’s impossible to talk with you! You always grumble at me! 6. Who are you waiting for? — A friend of mine. We are going to the cinema. 5. Choose the correct form of the verb (based on the future tense rule, if you haven’t studied or forgotten the rule, it is in topic 9 Future Tense, if you don’t understand something, contact me): 1. Do you have any plans for tonight? — Well, actually I am going to the cinema with Mark. 2. The dress suits you wonderfully! — Yes, I think I will buy it. 3. Do you know that Claire and James are getting married in a month? — Oh, really? What wonderful news! 4. When does the second term start? 5. We will have a test on Monday. I have to revise a lot of rules. 6. Why are you buying so much wallpaper? — My husband and I are going to redecorate our flat. 6. Correct the following sentences: Did he go to school yesterday? Why did you go home early? Where did you learn English? Does she work today? What did you do yesterday? Did they phone you last night?
Grammar task 1:
Объяснение: В этой задаче вам нужно переписать предложения во множественном числе.
1. These aircraft are new. — These aircrafts are new.
2. I saw cats playing with mice. — I saw cats playing with mice.
3. I’ve never won any prizes. — I’ve never won any prizes.
4. Do you know these ladies? — Do you know these ladies?
5. These are tall trees. — These are tall trees.
6. I need some boxes. — I need some boxes.
Объяснение: В этой задаче вам нужно переписать предложения во множественном числе.
1. These aircraft are new. — These aircrafts are new.
2. I saw cats playing with mice. — I saw cats playing with mice.
3. I’ve never won any prizes. — I’ve never won any prizes.
4. Do you know these ladies? — Do you know these ladies?
5. These are tall trees. — These are tall trees.
6. I need some boxes. — I need some boxes.
Совет: Чтобы переписать предложение во множественном числе, просто добавьте окончание «-s» или «-es» к существительному в единственном числе. Однако, не забудьте, что некоторые слова имеют неправильное образование формы множественного числа, например: child — children, mouse — mice, person — people. Изучите эти неправильные формы, чтобы использовать их в соответствующих случаях.
Упражнение: Перефразируйте предложение «There is a book on the table» во множественном числе.