Контрольная работа по грамматике № 1

PART 3 Test on the Modal Verbs Must, Need, to Have to, to Be to, Should, Ought to, Shall, Will I. Fill in the blanks with to be to, to have to, must, should and the correct form of the Infinitive:

1. He... never (to be) to London, as he was struck by its beauty.

2. According to the state plan, a lot of dwelling-houses... (to be built) this year.

3. We... (to walk) all the way, as we haven't hired a taxi. At this time taxis... nowhere (to be found).

4. He... (to be) in a hurry yesterday as the meeting...(to begin) at 8 sharp.

5. You... (to take) me to hospital, I felt more dead than alive then.

II. Paraphrase the following sentences using the necessary modal verb:

1. Evidently, his mother was ill, as he was obliged to get his dinner ready himself.

2. We arranged to go out of town on Friday, but something had occurred as he didn't turn up.

3. It was wrong of you not to tell our guide that you wanted to go sightseeing all by yourself.

4. Probably, she will take ice-cream for dessert.

5. I'm sure, they are having a snack in the nearest cafe. In a few minutes they will be here as they promised to wait for us at 5.

6. Obviously, they have never heard how pudding is made.

7. They were obliged to get up early on weekdays to get to work in proper time.

III. Choose the correct form:

1.It must (be, have been) interesting to see the guard change when you were in London.

2.The weather (mustn't change, mustn't have changed, mustn't be changing, is unlikely to change) in

a few days.

3.I (didn't have to go, needn't have gone) to the baker's because I was sure we had enough bread at home.

4.She was (to have gone, to go) for a drive with us. But unfortunately her child fell ill. 5.He was in trouble. You ought (to visiting, to have visited, to have been visiting) him. 6.They must (be going, have gone, have been going, go) sightseeing all day long.

IV. Translate into English:

1. Эти бифштексы не очень вкусны. Они, должно быть, пережарены.

2. Послушай, Джейн, ты должна идти сегодня за покупками, сейчас твоя очередь.

3. Мэри должна была сварить обед, но она не сделала этого, и ее старшей сестре пришлось это сделать. По всей вероятности, сестра очень сердита на Мери. Должно быть, у Мери была какая-то причина. Мэри, наверное, все объяснит сестре и извинится, когда придет из института.

4. Мне придется объяснить ему ещё раз это правило. Он, вероятно, невнимательно слушал меня прошлый раз. Я должен (мы договорились) встретиться с ним в читальном зале.

5. Он, вероятно, знал о ее приезде.

6. Очевидно, они не посетили выставку. У них было слишком мало времени.

7. Нам не следовало полагаться на его знания. Он обязательно получит выговор за то, что подвел нас.

8. Вам следует купить эту картину. Она прекрасна.

9. Нам не нужно было одеваться по-праздничному, т.к. мы решили отметить мой день рождения на природе.

10. Нам не нужно было нанимать такси. Мы могли бы дойти туда пешком.

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PART 3 Test on the Modal Verbs Must, Need, to Have to, to Be to, Should, Ought to, Shall,

Will

I. 1. Must have been 2. Are to be built 3. Will have to walk, are nowhere to be found 4. Must

have been, was to begin. 5. Should / ought to have taken

II. 1. His mother must / should have been ill as he had to get... 2. We were to have gone out of

town... 3. You should have told our guide... 4. She is likely to take... 5. They must / should be having a snack... 6. They must / should never have heard how... 7. They had to get up...

III. 1. Have been 2. Is unlikely to change 3. Didn't have to go 4. To have gone 5. To have
visited 6. Have been going

IV. 1. These beefsteaks are not very tasty. They must / should be overdone. 2. Look, Jane, you
are to do the shopping today, it is your turn. 3. Mary was to have cooked dinner but she
didn't do it and her elder sister had to do it. Her sister must be angry with Mary. Mary must
/ should have had a reason / an excuse. Mary is likely to explain everything to her sister
and apologise when she comes back from the institute. 4. I will have to explain this rule to
him once again. He must / should have listened to me inattentively last time. We are to
meet in the reading hall. 5. He must / should have known of her arrival. 6. They must have
failed to visit the exhibition. They had too little spare time. 7. We shouldn't / oughtn't to
have relied on his knowledge. He shall get reprimanded for letting us down. 8. You should
buy this painting, it is beautiful. 9. We didn't have to dress up as we had decided to
celebrate my birthday in the country. 10. We needn't have taken a taxi. We might have
walked there.

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Revision Grammar Test on the Modal Verbs to Be to, to Have to, Should, Ought to, Need, Shall, Will.

I. State the meaning of the modal verbs to be to, to have to, should, ought to, need, shall, will.

1. Don't worry. You don't have to dress formally for the party.

2. I was to have gone to the basketball match but my boss asked me to stay at work and help him.

3. We needn't have gone to the cinema. The film was boring.

4. You shall stop whispering, now and forever.

5. They wanted me to tell them what had happened, but I wouldn't say anything.

6. His plane took off five hours ago. He should have reached Rome by now.

7. He felt very low and I thought I ought to do all I could to cheer him up.

8. Why should you tell people the disagreeable things that are said about them?

9. You are to review this article by tomorrow.

10. Where is the car? You shouldn't have left it unattended.

11. Insert the modal verbs to be to, to have to, should, ought to, need, shall, will and the
appropriate form of the Infinitive.

1. He made all arrangements for the marriage, which (to take place) on the day of his mother's arrival.

2. You (not to come). The meeting is cancelled.

3. You (to tell) us about it, now we don't know what to do.

4. Why you (to put off) till tomorrow what you can do today?

5. Don't worry. You (to understand) the rule if you read it once again.

6. Luckily, we (not to go) shopping that day as we were dining out.

7. We had to walk all the way as we hadn't hired a taxi. At that time taxis nowhere (to be found).

8. He made two or three attempts to strike his lighter, but it (not to work).

9. My bike was under repair and I (to collect) it that afternoon but my friend called me and I forgot about it.

10. The young man said he would only take a short time to get through the book. He (to read) it by now.

III. Paraphrase the sentences using the words in bold and the modal verbs to be to, have to, should, ought to, need, shall, will.

1. It was planned that she would appear with Elvis Presley in his last film, but the part went to her
sister.

have She............................................................................................, but the part went to her sister.

2. I don't think it's a good idea to wear the bracelet to school. You can lose it.

not You.................................................................................................. to school. You can lose it.

3. It was wrong of you not to tell us that you wouldn't be able to play for the team today.

told You........................................................ that you wouldn't be able to play for the team today.

4. Luckily, there was no need to go for the key. The door was open.

have We........................................................................................ for the key. The door was open.

5. It is an unimportant item. It wasn't necessary to include it into your account.

not You............................................................................................................. into your account.

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6. Very probably she has done the translation of the newspaper article by now. I saw her drinking
coffee with her colleagues.

translated She.................................................................................................................. by now.

7. I asked his wife what was wrong with him, but she refused to answer.

would I asked his wife what was wrong with him, but........................................................................

8. It's desirable for Julie to continue practising daily.

keep Julie............................................................................................................................... daily.

9. He was obliged to go back to the hotel as his flight was delayed.

return He........................................................................ to the hotel as his flight was delayed.

10. I will make you happy, I promise.

be You.......................................................................................................................... happy.

IV. Respond to the following sentences expressing the meanings of the modal verbs given in
brackets.

1. When the telephone rang, it reminded me that I had promised to contact Sam that day. (A planned action wasn't carried out).

2. I thought I had bought some biscuits, but I can't find them in the cupboard. (Supposition implying probability).

3. The teacher explained to us that the exam would be difficult this year. (Obligation, arising out of circumstances).

4. I gave Sandra a very interesting book to read, but she didn't even open it. (An action was performed though it was not necessary).

5. I phoned the booking office but they said they had no seats left for the concert. (Reproach).

6. There is no date on the jar to say when the jam should be eaten by. (Volition)

7. I thought you were my friend but you turned out to be a liar. (Threat, warning).

8. The person who we selected to represent us on the committee has had to resign due to illness. (An undesirable action was carried out).

9. The window-cleaner came very early, but there was nobody at home. (Absence of necessity).

10. This letter contains a few mistakes. (An order, instruction).

V. Translate into English.

1. Ты зря заказал номер в гостинице. У нас есть свободная спальня.

2. Он должен был все закончить вчера, но его неожиданно вызвали в Лондон.

3. Я предложил ей сходить к врачу, но она и слышать об этом не хотела.

4. Мне сейчас позвонить ему?

5. Мне не надо было ничего покупать, так как мой муж не обедал дома в тот день.

6. Тебе не надо было звонить ей так поздно. Она уже спала.

7. Мне придется поехать туда на такси. Так, наверное, будет быстрее.

8. Он бывало засыпал с книжкой в руках и очками на носу.

9. Эту книгу можно купить в любом книжном магазине.

10. Я никуда не выходил в тот вечер, так как после работы ко мне должен был зайти Джордж.

REVISON GRAMMAR TEST № 2 ON OBLIQUE MOODS AND MODAL VERBS I. Put the verbs in brackets in the appropriate oblique mood forms.

I. But for the promise, she never (to come). 2. If only he (to be) free this week! He (to be) your untiring guide around the city. 3. If you (to warn) me before, I (can avoid) the mistake! 4. He is a sound sleeper and you (not to wake) him up even if your voice (to be) as loud as a train whistle. 5. They talked as if they (to know) each other for so many years and this (not to be) the first time they met. 6. I wish I (can be) at the committee yesterday. What decision did you finally arrive at? 7. They spoke about the book as though they themselves (to be) the authors of it or (to write) many others. 8. Do you wish he (to take) care of by an experienced doctor? 9. He felt awkward as if everyone (to look) at him. 10. Isn't it time you (to change) your opinion of him? 11. We (to come) back by all means even if it (to be) as late as midnight.

II. Paraphrase the following sentences:

A. using the modal verbs:

1. It was not necessary for him to go to the doctor as he was feeling much better that day. 2. Johnny! I forbid you to play with sharp knives. 3. I don't advise you to stay up late tonight because you have a test tomorrow. 4. Nobody knows for sure but perhaps Nick has been going in for boxing for many years. 5. Alf is a very good tennis player and not many players beat him. So I don't believe he was beaten by Bill yesterday. 6. I am sure she forgot about our agreement. We agreed that she would come at 6. It is 6.30 already. 7. He will certainly put up at our hotel when he comes on holiday here. 8. They say, if a visitor drops a coin into the water, he is destined to return to the place one day. 9. It was unnecessary for me to look for the medicine everywhere. I could have bought it in the nearest chemist's. lO.You've missed a lot of classes without a good reason. I'll make you explain your behaviour to the Dean.

B. using if-clauses of unreal condition, wish-clauses, but for, had better, would rather:

1. You got into so much trouble because you didn't listen to me. 2. The competition didn't take place because of cold
weather. 3. Helen is sick because she didn't follow the doctor's instructions. 4. John prefers to see the sights with his
own eyes than being shown on TV. 5. The river was not frozen. We could not go skating. 6. 'What's wrong with his
arm?" he asked as if not knowing the reason. 7. It's a pity you are so busy these days. 8. The woman didn't die because
she received immediate medical attention. 9. I forgot to wind up my watch. It stopped. 10. I don't advise you to buy this
apartment. It's awful.

III. Respond to the following using the modal verbs. Express different concepts.

1.He has a stomach ache because he ate five hamburgers. (an undesirable action was carried out)

2. I am coughing and sneezing, blowing my nose and running a fever.(supposition implying assurance). 3. Linda felt
sick, but the competition was going to be very exciting and we left her alone. (Reproach). 4. Ann bought some pills for
her headache. When she got home, she found that she already had plenty of them. (absence of necessity). 5. She has no
pills for her insomnia because she didn't go to the chemist's in the morning. (a desirable action was not carried out) 6.
Mark said he would ring as soon as he got home, but he hasn't done. (Astonishment) 7. The girl's eyes were red and she
looked upset. (supposition implying probability) 8. Do you know why Josh didn't bring his wife to the picnic? (an
unfulfilled plan) 9. I must go to the conference tomorrow but my car has broken down. (obligation arising out of
circumstances). 10. I don't know how to play cricket. (unreality)

IV. Open the brackets using the proper modal verbs and oblique mood forms.

- Where is he? He (to be) here an hour ago!

- He (to go) to the playground to watch a football match.

- No, if there (to be) a match he (to tell) me. He always tells me about the football news.

- His teacher (to keep) him after classes as a punishment.

- She (not to keep) him an hour! Half an hour perhaps, but not an hour.

- Then he (to go) to a friend's house.

- Yes, he (to knock) down crossing the street. He (to lie) unconscious in hospital!

- If that (to happen) the hospital (to ring) you.

- They (not to ring) me. My phone isn't working!

V. Translate into English:

1. Я, пожалуй, запишусь на прием к врачу. Я плохо себя чувствую. 2. Жаль, что он не побил рекорд в плавании. Он был в прекрасной спортивной форме. 3. Если бы вы выполняли все предписания врача, вы бы давно выздоровели. 4. Спортсмены должны были прибыть в Минск в 17.30, но их до сих пор нет. 5. Это лекарство можно купить в любой аптеке. 6. Не может быть, чтобы он избрал журналистику своей профессией. Ему всегда нравилось преподавание. 7. Неужели он вырвал зуб? Он так боялся идти к врачу. 8. Вам следует напомнить ему, что это лекарство нужно принимать за 15 минут до еды. 9. Мне не нужно было покупать билеты на футбольный матч, т.к. мы решили посмотреть его по ТВ. 10. Тебе не нужно было помогать ему. Он мог бы сделать это и сам.

Student's Guide Commentary on Conditionals and Wishes

1. If I had the right qualifications, I would apply for a better job.

It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause of unreal condition. Had is a Non-Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the present (future). Would apply is a Non-Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the action as an unreal consequence referring to the present (future).

2. If she were more tactful, she would be getting on with her boss.

It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause of unreal condition. Were is a Non-Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the present. Would be getting on is a Non-Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the action as an unreal consequence referring to a fixed moment or period of time in the present.

3. If you pulled your socks up, you could (might) be appointed a manager.

It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause of unreal condition. Pulled up is a Non-Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the present (future). Could (might) be appointed is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal verb could (might) in its Subjunctive II form and the Non-Perfect Infinitive be appointed referring this modal meaning to the present (future).

4. If he had taken his job seriously, he would have become a real high-flier.

It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause of unreal condition. Had taken is a Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the past. Would have become is a Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the action as an unreal consequence referring to the past.

5. If they hadn't made cutbacks, I would have been working in this company for ten years.

It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause of unreal condition. Hadn't made is a Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the past. Would have been working is a Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the action as an unreal consequence referring to a fixed moment or period of time in the past.

6. If you had applied for one of these jobs, you could (might) have been short-listed.

It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause of unreal condition. Had applied is a Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the past. Could (might) have been short­listed is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal verb could (might) in its Subjunctive II form and the Perfect Infinitive have been short-listed referring this modal meaning to the past.

7. If he were a competent employee, he would have been promoted long ago.

It is a mixed type of the complex sentence with a subordinate clause of unreal condition. Were is a Non-Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the present. Would have been promoted is a Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the action as an unreal consequence referring to the past.

8. If I hadn't been laid off, I wouldn't be on the dole now.

It is a mixed type of the complex sentence with a subordinate clause of unreal condition. Hadn't been laid off is a Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the past. Wouldn't be is a Non-Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the action as an unreal consequence referring to the present.

9. Were I satisfied with my work, I wouldn't be handing in my notice.

It is a complex sentence with an inverted subordinate clause of unreal condition. Were is a Non-Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the present. Wouldn't be handing in is a Non-Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the action as an unreal consequence referring to the present.

10. Had you reminded me about the interview, I would have got that job.

It is a complex sentence with an inverted subordinate clause of unreal condition. Had reminded is a Perfect Subjunctive II form used to denote an unreal condition referring to the past. Would have got is a Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the action as an unreal consequence referring to the past.

11. But for the job she would spend more time with her children.

It is a simple sentence introduced by the but for phrase replacing the if-clause. Would spend is a Non-Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the implied condition as an unreal consequence referring to the present.

12. But for bad working conditions she wouldn't have resigned.

It is a simple sentence introduced by the but for phrase replacing the if-clause. Would spend is a Perfect Conditional Mood form representing the implied condition as an unreal consequence referring to the past.

13. If only I found employment in the business line.

It is a simple sentence introduced by If only. Found is a Non-Perfect Subjunctive II form used to represent a strong wish or regret referring to the present (future).

14. If only I could get the position for which I have applied.

It is a simple sentence introduced by If only. Could get is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal verb could in its Subjunctive II form and the Non-Perfect Infinitive get referring this modal meaning to the present (future).

15. If only his company hadn't closed down.

It is a simple sentence introduced by If only. Hadn't closed down is a Perfect Subjunctive II form used to represent a personal regret referring to the past.

16. If only she would stop working overtime.

It is a simple sentence introduced by If only. Would stop is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal verb would in its Subjunctive II form expressing a personal criticism and the Non-Perfect Infinitive stop referring this modal meaning to the present (future).

17. You had better apply for several jobs in similar companies.

It is a simple sentence. Had better apply is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal expression had better in its Subjunctive II form expressing advice (warning, threat) and the Non-Perfect Infinitive apply for referring this modal meaning to the future.

18. I would rather have flexible hours than regular day work.

It is a simple sentence. Would rather have is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal expression would rather in its Subjunctive II form expressing a personal preference and the Non-Perfect Infinitive have referring this modal meaning to the present.

19. I would rather have made a career in sport.

It is a simple sentence. Would rather have made is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal expression would rather in its Subjunctive II form expressing a personal preference and the Perfect Infinitive have made referring this modal meaning to the past.

20. I would rather he gave up work in order to study.

It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause introduced by the modal expression would rather in its Subjunctive II form expressing a personal preference. Gave up is a Non-Perfect Subjunctive II form referring this modal meaning to the present.

21. I would rather she had found a permanent job when she graduated.

It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause introduced by the modal expression would rather in its Subjunctive II form expressing a personal preference. Had found is a Perfect Subjunctive II form referring this modal meaning to the past.

22. I wish I earned just enough to get by.

It is a complex sentence with an object subordinate clause introduced by the verb wish. Earned is a Non-Perfect Subjunctive II form used to represent a personal wish or regret simultaneous to that of the predicate.

23. I wish I had accepted early retirement from my old job.

It is a complex sentence with an object subordinate clause introduced by the verb wish. Had accepted is a Perfect Subjunctive II form used to represent a personal regret prior to that of the predicate.

24. I wish you would be more punctual.

It is a complex sentence with an object subordinate clause introduced by the verb wish. Would be is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal verb would in its Subjunctive II form expressing a personal criticism and the Non-Perfect Infinitive be referring this modal meaning to the future.

25. I wish my boss would stop reprimanding me for failing to do my duties.

It is a complex sentence with an object subordinate clause introduced by the verb wish. Would stop is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal verb would in its Subjunctive II form expressing a personal annoyance (irritation) and the Non-Perfect Infinitive stop referring this modal meaning to the future.

26. I wish I could have made my way in the world.

It is a complex sentence with an object subordinate clause introduced by the verb wish. Could have made is a Compound Verbal Modal Predicate which consists of the modal verb could in its Subjunctive II form and the Perfect Infinitive have made referring this modal meaning to the past.

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