Clauses. Have, got, make
ПРИМЕР:
1.despite the cost he decided to buy a new PC.
2. In spite of the fact that she doesn’t like him, she is nice to him.
3. He took the bus, although it would have been quicker to walk.
4. She knew the children weren’t listening to her, yet she kept on talking.
5. I’m going to the party, even though I’m tired.
6. Brilliant though he may be at maths and science, he has problems with all
the other subjects.
7. However hard he tries, he can’t get a promotion.
8. She studied hard, yet she didn’t pass her tests.
РЕШИТЬ:
Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
1. A marriage will always have its rocky moments, … well the couples get on.
2. … grey is this year’s color, I find I look extremely dull in it.
3. She remains cheerful … her chronic ill-health.
4. … he’s always been pretty conservative, she often reveals more left-wing tendencies.
5. I stayed until the end, … I was very tired.
6. She may be annoying sometimes, … I love her.
7. I saw my ex last night. We didn’t speak … .
8. … the price, I’ve decided to buy the car.
9. … she knew about his past, she couldn’t sleep.
10. I went out, … it was very hot.
Use the word in brackets and rewrite each of the following sentences.
1. We’ve got no money, but we are very happy. (even though)
2. The wind blew all the time, but we still managed to enjoy ourselves. (nevertheless)
3. I like her new boyfriend, but I don’t trust him. (however)
4. Reorganisation is a good idea but it would cause friction in this department. (while)
5. She is rather inexperienced, but I think we should hire her. (yet)
6. My grandad’s over 90, but he remains very active. (although)
7. He’s a quite man, but he manages to intimidate the employees. (in spite of)
By six o'clock on Sunday I had already learned all the words
К шести часам в воскресенье я уже выучил все слова.
By six o'clock on Sunday I hadn't learned all the words yet.
By what time on Sunday had I learned all the words?
By six o'clock on Sunday you had already learned all the words, had't you?
She had left by the 1st of June - Она уехала (еще) до первого июня.
She hadn't left by the 1st of June yet.
Had she left by the 1st of June?
She had left by the 1st of June, hadn't she?
She had written only two letters by noon
К полудню она написала только 2 письма.
She hadn't written letters by noon.
She hadn't written letters by noon, had she?
How many letters had she written by noon?
We hadn't finished our work by her returning.
1) When he came home he was reading an interesting story about the animals.
2) Kate entered the classroom when John was standing at the blackboard.
3) When his mother returned home he had already done his home exercises.
4) Asel liked to listen to pop-music when she was younger.
5) She didn't sleep when her brother was playing the piano.
6) When she came to his home she didn't know that he had left for Astana.
7) Aidar told us that he had invited us to his birthday party in January.
8) My sister promised that she would finish her work in two days.
9) He asked me if I had lived in Paris 2 years before.