A practical english grammar - Vyssaja skola 1978
Exercises
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Exercise 1. Noun + infinitive construction. Express the that-clause by a noun + infinitive construction.
Example:
I believe that he is a good doctor.
I believe him to be a good doctor.
1. I believe that she is a great actress.
2. We discovered that the assignment was difficult.
3. I admit that my accusation was false.
4. Dr. Johnson believed that his patient was very ill.
5. We discovered that he was dishonest.
6. They concluded that the trip was dangerous.
7. She believes that they are good students.
8. I found that it was impossible.
9. She felt that her son was destined for greatness.
10. Medical science has determined that smoking is dangerous.
Exercise 2. Separable two-word verbs. Change the italicized verbs to two-word verbs.
Example:
When are they going to publish your book?
When are they going to bring out your book? or
When are they going to bring your book out?
1. Have they canceled the meeting?
2. You will have to return his book.
3. They had to abandon their plans.
4. Please submit your book reports tomorrow.
5. I hope I haven’t omitted any important details.
6. When are they going to destroy that old building?
7. I don’t think you should refuse this opportunity.
8. They have performed their duties well.
9. He had to telephone his sister.
10. They asked us to test the new pens.
Exercise 3. Using object pronouns with separable two-word verbs. Substitute the appropriate pronouns for the italicized noun objects.
Example:
I looked up the information.
I looked it up.
1. Please put away your books.
2. He took off his sweater.
3. The teacher looked over the examination.
4. When can you pay off your debt?
5. I have to call up my brother.
6. Why did you turn down his offer?
7. Where can I look up this information?
8. We can’t hold off Mary any longer.
9. I can’t turn off the radio.
10. The students couldn’t figure out the answers.
11. She tried on a new dress.
12. He picked out a new blue tie.