Account for the usage of the grammar constructions in the following sentences. Make up two more sentences of your own according to each model.

Assignment 2

(Chapters 3-5, P. 15-30)

1. Transcribe and translate the following words:

Solemn-looking, high treason, handkerchief / hanky, settee, soggy, glare, roam, deadline, tease, peer, mouldy, enormous, quilt, contingency, trespassing, greenhouse, smuggler, furtively.

2. Give the Ukrainian equivalents for the following word-combinations, recollect the context where they were used:

To call on smb (15), to hold smth back (15), to be bored and feel full-up (16), to lose control of smth (17), growth spurt (17), in abundance (17), in a jiffy (17), left-overs (17), keep one’s beady eye on smb (18), to be capable of doing smth (18), to be in charge of things (18), to have a splitting headache (19), to be cross about smth (20), to know smth from experience (20), in all weathers (20), to get out of ones’ sight (21),emotions were running high (21), to be on report (21), to give a stern lecture about smth at assembly (21), to everyone’s disappointment (21), to-ing and fro-ing (22), to feel empty and flat (22), to cheer smb up (22), to get to know smb better (23), to sort smth out (23), to act on impulse (25), to suffer from a physical / mental illness (25), to lose one’s grasp of reality (25), to come to terms with smth (25), to feel like a traitor (25), to catch sight of smb / smth (27), to make an exception (27), to get one’s bearings (28), to head towards smth (29), to watch one’s weight (30), to do all the talking (30).

3. Give the basic verb-forms of the following irregular verbs:

Drive, lie, hang, withdraw, throw, cling, bend, lead, dig, sink, set.

4. Give the missing derivatives, make up your own sentences with a least one word from each line:

Account for the usage of the grammar constructions in the following sentences. Make up two more sentences of your own according to each model.

1. My goodness, you’ve grown since I saw you last year.
2. Then he saw the tears start to trickle down her face.
3. The earlier the start you make, the better.
4. I can’t help worrying.
5. “You can’t make me go!”
6. It’s no use pretending I’m not here.

6. Prepare the paragraph beginning with “Emotions were running high …” up to “…after they explained what indelible meant” (p. 21) for excellent reading and translate it into Ukrainian in writing.

7. Recount the context where the following sentences were used, use them in the situations of your own:

1. But Grandad just stood, head bowed, as immobile as the statue.
2. like two peas in a pod
3. That’s the last straw.
4. He’s as stubborn as the mule.
5. I’m at my wit’s end.
6. He doesn’t know what to do with himself.

8. Discuss the contents of the chapters using the following questions:

1. Why did David feel embarrassed at the funeral?
2. How did Grandad behave at the funeral?
3. Why was Mother worried about Grandad Robinson?
4. What caused David’s mother’s anger? What line of behaviour did the boy choose?
5. What were the latest developments at school?
6. How did David feel on the last day of term? What improved his mood?
7. In what way did Mother try to bring her father back to life?
8. What proves that Grandad couldn’t come to terms with life after his wife’s death?
9. What illness had Nan Robinson suffered from?
10. Who convinced David to spend summer holidays at Grandad’s house?
11. What was the first lesson Grandad gave David on his arrival?
12. What did Grandad mean by saying “Time to get your bearings”?
13. Whom did David and Grandad meet on their trip round the town?
14. What were David’s impressions of the first day at Grandad’s? Do you think he is going to enjoy his stay there?

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