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The Suppositional Mood and Subjunctive in Complex Sentences

Exercise 54. State the form of the verb. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Inez wanted to avoid a meeting with the landlord. He had threatened eviction tomorrow. If her husband failed to return by morning, she would have to face it alone. (A.H.) 2. "He has a lot of money," Scarlett was thinking swiftly. "And if I married him right away, it would show Ashley that I didn't care a rap. He was as good as anyone else and she didn't care. No, she could never care about anything again, not if she livedto be ninety. (M.M.) 3. "The wife would never forgive me if I wereto let you away into the night." (K.I.) 4. It has been calculated that there is enough ice above present sea level that, if it were to melt, the oceans would rise enough to drown every coastal city to a depth of many yards. 5. The noise is so loud that if you should shout for help no one would hear you. (J.Ch.) 6. If Lowen should come before he himself returned, he was to be shown into the study and asked to wait. (A.Chr.) 7. The fear was so real to me that I could scarcely eat any lunch, and I kept straining my ears to hear the telephone should it ring. (D.M.) 8. Were the government to cut Value Added Tax, prices would fall. (L.G.Alexander) 9. Should anyone phone, tell them I'm in conference. (Longman Dictionary) 10. "Would you say that the currency problem in Europe would be made better or worse if there wereto be an arms agreement between the French and the Bolsheviks?" (K.I.) 11. Smiling stewardesses parroted phrases like: "Government regulations require that we inform you." No mention was ever made of urgency, should the equipment be required for use. (A.H.) 12. "Another thing you'll be told is how to get out of the aeroplane in a hurry, if we need to, right after landing. If that should happen, please act calmly but quickly, and obey instructions given you by any member of the crew. (A.H.) 13. "Let's face it, if wanted criminals knew how close we were to completing the case against them, they'd disappear." "All right. It still wouldn't harm your case if you wereto tell me quite simply whether Eduard Roschmann is under investigation, and where he now is." (F.F.) 14. "Mr. Stevens, I can just imagine your face if you weretobe confronted by them now." (K.I.) 15. Should there be a problem don’t hesitate to call me. (Longman Dictionary)

 

Exercise 55. Translate the Russian sentences using the suppositional mood in clauses of comparison.

1. Another thing you'll be told is how to get out of the aeroplane in a hurry, if we need to, right after landing. Если это вдруг произойдет, действуйте, пожалуйста, быстро, но спокойно. 2. Если вам вдруг понадобится моя консультация, вы можете связаться со мной по этому телефону. 3. Я напрягла слух, чтобы услышать телефон, если он вдруг зазвонит. 4. Scarlett was tempted to stop and untie the animal. Какой прок был бы им от коровы, если бы в Таре вдруг никого не оказалось? She couldn't milk her. 5. Если вам случится найти что-то на Рошмана, мы были бы рады это заполучить. 6. Человечество помнит ужас Второй Мировой Войны и прекрасно осознает, что случись (=если бы вдруг была развязана – to unleash) Мировая война, она принесла бы огромные человеческие жертвы (loss of life) и разрушения. 7. Если вдруг припозднюсь с возвращением домой, не ждите, ложитесь спать. 8. Доведется побывать в Найроби, сходите в парк змей. 9. Если вдруг Смит позвонит, пока я буду обедать, скажите, что я перезвоню ему позднее. 10. Если возникнет какая-либо проблема, не стесняйтесь – звоните! 11. Надумаешь ей писать, предай привет от меня. 12. Доведись тебе увидеть этого человека, ты бы его узнала. 13. Если рана вдруг воспалится (to become inflamed), вызывайте меня, не стесняйтесь. 14. Если же Вы вдруг умрете до достижения пенсионного возраста, Ваша вдова будет получать Вашу пенсию на протяжении 7 лет после Вашей смерти. 15. А что если он вдруг забудет позвонить им?



 

Exercise 56. State the form of the verb. Translate the sentence.

1. "… and I shall let you down. Because even if I did see him again I mightn't recognise him. I've got a bad memory for faces." "Now then, not the hysteria. If you should see this man you would recognise him." (A.Chr.) 2. I am sure nobody will have it much against you even if you should make a mistake. 3. Even if Bart should be held up at the last moment, as he was last Sunday, she wouldn't let it upset her. (D.C.) 4. Evenshould you recognize me, don't show it. 5. However hard he should try, he won't convince his father. 6. He will start his journey tomorrow morning, though it should rain heavily. 7. "Let justice be done though the heavens fall," says the maxim. Incorporating the European Convention is not going to bring down the heavens. It may, however, be enough one day to bring down Tony Blair's Government. (S.T.) 8. Whatever I suggest, he always disagrees. (Longman Dictionary) 9. God alone knows where the future lies. And Uthwaite [=a place], on a damp day, was sending up a whole array of smoke plums and steam, to whatever gods there be. (D.H.L.) 10. Even if I did see him again I mightn't recognize him. However hard I try, I can't remember people's names and faces. I've got a bad memory for faces. (A.Chr.) 11. Odd though it may seem, I actually like housework. (Longman Dictionary) 12. You've got a message from someone called Tony Gower, whoever he may be. 13. The mere fact that the ring should be absent, whoevermay have removed it, would suggest to anyone's mind that the marriage and the tragedy were connected. (A.C.D.) 14. I am glad it cannot happen twice, the fever of first love. For it is a fever, and a burden, too, whatever the poets may say. (D.M.) 15. I can't tell what his motive was. Perhaps Dobbin's foolish soul revolted against that exercise of tyranny. Whatevermay have been his incentive, however, up he sprang, and screamed out, "Hold off, Cuff, don't bully that child any more, or I'll – " "Or you'll what?" Cuff asked in amazement at this interruption. (W.Th.) 16. One of the defects of my character is that I can never grow used to the plainness of people; however sweet a disposition a friend of mine may have, years of intimacy can never reconcile me to his bad teeth and lopsided nose. (S.M.) 17. Some of the greatest minds of all time, such as Socrates, Einstein, and Gandhi, all adopted nonmeat diets for overall health, whether be it spiritual, physical, or ethical. (N.W.) 18. "Most women have dealt with some kind of food issue in their lives – be it bingeing, crazy diets, or anorexia," says Karen Avenoso. (N.W.)

 

Exercise 57. Use subjunctive I and the suppositional mood (where possible) in clauses of concession.

1. However hard he (to try), he won't convince his father. 2. He will start on his journey tomorrow morning, though it (to rain) heavily. 3. Whoever you (to be), you have no right to say so. 4. Whatever he (to say), I shan't change my mind. 5. They are convinced that, however dishonest he (to be) with others, he won't be so with them. 6. However brilliant you (to be), you can't know everything. 7. You've got a message from someone called Tony Gower, whoever he (to be). 8. Odd though it (to seem), I actually like housework.

Exercise 58. Study the use of subjunctive I and modal verbs in clauses of concession. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Whatever I say, I seem to say the wrong thing. 2. No matter where you go, you can't escape from yourself. 3. Whatever you think / may think, I'm going ahead with my plans. 4. "Let justice be done though the heavens fall," says the maxim. 5. Extraordinary though it may seem, London has less rain than Rome. 6. Whatever your own private feelings may be, it's best to take his advice. 7. His passion is really for the others he writes about, be they as famous as Brecht or as obscure as his landlady. 8. Chicken, beef and veal stews are all enhanced with mushrooms whether the sauce be light and creamy or dark and rich. (N.I.) 9. When the going gets tough, it's these people who react best – be it at a natural disaster, accident or sudden emergency. 10. Whatever the reason be, the fact remains.

Exercise 59. Translate the sentences using subjunctive I or the suppositional mood in clauses of concession.

1. Даже если мы вдруг тебя дома не застанем, мы подождем тебя. 2. Какими бы ни были твои чувства, лучше последовать его советам. 3. Даже если они случайно об этом узнают, они не будут против. 4. Что бы я ни говорила, кажется, что я все время говорю не то. 5. Кто бы он ни был, он не имеет права кричать на нас. 6. Где бы он ни жил, он должен приезжать сюда каждый месяц. 7. Кто бы он ни был, не впускайте его! 8. Как бы я ни старалась, никогда не могу запомнить имена людей. 9. Даже если он случайно сделает ошибку, они не рассердятся. 10. Позвони мне вечером, как бы поздно ты ни вернулся домой.

 

Exercise 60. State the form of the verb. Translate the sentence into Russian.

1. It was essential that the aircraft should seek a safer altitude below. (A.H.) 2. That such a bond should rapidly develop in the earliest months of life, and be maintained for at least the first four years, is biologically essential for two basic reasons. (E.Z.) 3. "It is important that people consider it on the merit of the issue, rather than on their traditional party loyalty." (S.T.) 4. It is vital that emergency supplies should reach the area quickly. (B.D.Graver) 5. Also with animals of this size, it is imperative that there be no significant observer bias. (E.Z.) 6. It is absolutely necessary that you come. I can take no responsibility. (F.S.F.) 7. It is desirable that you should have some familiarity with computers. (Longman Dictionary) 8. As the lieutenant had only that single day in town, it was proposed that Miss Emmy should dine with her future sisters-in-law. (W.Th.) 9. It is requested that answers be written legibly. (C.E.Eckersley) 10. I was naturally a little surprised by this, but then quickly saw the situation for what it was; that is to say, it was clearly expected that I be baffled by the question. (K.I.) 11. In view of the widespread concern that is felt by the community at the plan for a main road to be built through the village, it has been decided by the local Council that a special inquiry should be held. (B.D.Graver) 12. It has been agreed that the company should not raise its prices. (M.Hewings) 13. It's high time you were earning your own living. 14. It is a diplomatic necessity that they should sign the treaty. 15. "You are right, Max," she said. "It's time I turned over a new leaf." (D.M.) (see unit 5.5.1.1.)

Exercise 61. Use the suppositional (or subjunctive I) in subject clauses.

1. It was vital that emergency supplies (to reach) the area quickly. (B.D.Graver) 2. I was not present at the interview. It was essential, from Poirot's point of view, that the interview (to be) absolutely private – the two men face to face. (A.Chr.) 3. It is important that it well (to seal) from air leakage. (D.Biber) 4. Also with animals of this size, it is imperative that there (to be) no significant observer bias. (E.Z.) 5. "Look at Stoneman in 1929. He ended in trying to do away with anyone who annoyed him in the slightest degree." "Quite so. But if you are a sufficiently great and important person, it is necessary that you (to spare) small annoyances. If a fly settles on your forehead again and again, what do you do? You are important – the fly is not. You kill the fly and the annoyance ceases. So works the mind of the mentally deranged criminal." (A.Chr.) 6. Furthermore, it is desirable that each signal (to obtain) in as short a time as possible. (E.Z.) 7. It is absolutely necessary that you (to come). I can take no responsibility. (F.S.F.) 8. It is preferable that the marked cells (to be) identical in their behaviour to the unmarked cells. (D.Biber) 9. If people are trying to give up smoking, it is essential that they (to motivate) to do so. (M.Hewings) 10. It was agreed that the young people of both families (to visit) each other frequently for the future. (W.Th.)

 

Exercise 62. Complete the sentences using the suppositional mood in subject clauses.

1. It's vitally important that she should … . 2. It is natural that he … . 3. It was suggested that she … . 4. It amazed me that … . 5. It's strange that … . 6. It's impossible … . 7. It's a pity that he … 8. If someone wants to learn to play a violin, it is important that he … . 9. It's essential that you … . 10. It's very sad that he should have … . 11. Is it possible that she should have… ? 12. It is requested … . 13. Isn't it strange that you shouldn't … ? 14. It is very unusual … . 15. It was necessary … . 16. It is recommended that the medicine should … . 17. It is desirable that you … some familiarity with computers if you apply for the job. 18. It was proposed … . 19. It seemed strange that the room … . 20. It's incredible that we … in the same street for two years and have never got to know each other.

Exercise 63. Translate the sentences with subject clauses into English.

1. Желательно, чтобы вы умели обращаться компьютером. 2. Просьба писать ответы разборчиво. 3. Важно, чтобы вы ответили на их письмо. 4. Просто сумасшествие, что приходится платить такие большие налоги. 5. Неужели ребенок доставил вам столько хлопот. 6. Странно, что у наших жен одинаковые имена. 7. Гораздо лучше нам больше не встречаться. 8. Естественно, ты расстроен тем, что случилось. 9. Because it's true. Очень важно, Чарльз, чтобы я заставила тебя это понять. 10. Необходимо, чтобы ты там был, чтобы его встретить. 11. "Shall I come and pick you up and we'll go together? Пора бы тебе, знаешь, познакомиться (встретиться) со старушкой." "I'd like to very much, Beatrice," I said. 12. Невероятно, что мы живем на одной улице 2 года, но так и не познакомились.

 

Exercise 64. State the form of the verb. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Connie had suggested to Mrs Bolton that she should learn to use a typewriter. (D.H.L.) 2. On March 2nd the young Heidi Goerke, daughter of Professor Paul Goerke, pioneer of Nasser's rockets, received a telephone call at her home in Freiburg, Germany. A voice suggested that she meet the caller in Basel, just over the border. (F.F.) 3. "I propose, as I say, to enroll a special legion." "Who do you propose should form this legion?" (A.Chr.) 4. Baty recommended that goats should be placed on the plain near the Takamakas. (E.Z.) 5. They insisted that everyone should come to the party. (Longman Dictionary) 6. Miss Crawley ordered that Rawdon Crawley should lead her into diner every day, and that Becky should follow with her cushion. (W.Th.) 7. Isser Harel went to see Premier David Ben-Gurion and urged that he be allowed to begin a campaign of reprisals against the German scientists who were either working in Egypt or about to go there. (F.F.) 8. Regulations require that students attend at least 90 % of the lectures. (Longman Dictionary) 9. They were going to make a day's journey to Canterbury, but the road was bad, and there were thieves besides, which made it desirable that they should all keep together. (F.A.L.) 10. You may be amazed that such an obvious shortcoming to a staff plan should have continued to escape my notice. (K.I.) 11. I am surprised that she should feel annoyed. (M.Hewings) 12. "I hope you've forgotten nothing? Miss Amelia's gowns – have you got them – as the lady's maid was to have had?" He was attached to the lady's maid in question, and indignant that she should have been robbed of her perquisites. (W.Th.)

 

Exercise 65. Instructions as for 64.

1. "In that case I suggest that you should call your wife right now. Here's the number she's at." (A.H.) 2. A suggestion that they should postpone further discussion was accepted by a majority of three to one. (B.D.Graver) 3. His impulse was to suggest that they both should leave now. (A.H.) 4. A suggestion which has support in relation to the reorganization of the health services is that a system of processable personal health records should be developed for the community as a while. (E.Z.) 5. I suggest that you put iodine on it. (L.Strong) 6. He rejected my suggestion that we appoint Roger. (Longman Dictionary) 7. Olivares proposed that trading companies should be established with royal encouragement. (E.Z.) 8. Most people would support a proposal that licensing hours in Britain should be extended. (B.D.Graver) 9. My proposal is that we should be kind to this poor girl. (B.Sh.) 10. She took an unreasoning dislike to me and insisted that I should leave the house. (A.Chr.) 11. Indeed she was finally compelled to leave only upon her brother's absolute insistence that she should do so. (K.B.P.)

 

Exercise 66. Instructions as for 64.

1. He paused, afraid lest he say too much. (Longman Dictionary) 2. The passage down which I was racing opened into a great central cave. Into this I rushed, fearful lest I should lose all trace of the beast. (A.C.D.) 3. And I became nervous and fearful that some heedless word, some turn in a careless conversation should bring that expression back to his eyes again. I began to dread any mention of the sea. (D.M.) 4. Her hidden fear was lest she should have missed something of value in life. 5. The parents had a constant fear lest something should happen to their daughter. 6. I'm horrified that he should have told anyone. (B.D.Graver) 7. They were terrified lest someone should discover their secret hiding place. 8. She was not even free, for Clifford must have her there. He seemed to have a nervous terror that she should leave him. (D.H.L.) 9. Hans looked up anxiously dreading lest his mother should grow agitated, as usual, when speaking of the lost money. 10. My dread is, lest the principles of the mother – who was a person of the very lowest order and morals – should at any time prove to be hereditary in the unhappy young woman whom I took as an outcast. (W.Th.) 11. I am concerned that she should think I stole the money. (M.Hewings) 12. It was high time she were at home. He feared lest she should have missed the train.

Exercise 67. Use the suppositional mood or subjunctive I in object clauses.

1. I pointed out the lack of a light bulb to a passing waitress. I suggested that they (to try) Sainsbury's. That's where I buy all mine. (S.Times) 2. Moses knew enough not to suggest that she (to send) the sheets to a laundry. 3. My father's basic comment concerned haste. I forget his exact words, but I know the text for his sermon during our luncheon concerned itself primarily with my going too fast. He warmed up for it by suggesting that I (not to bolt) my food. I politely suggested that I was a grownman, that he no longer (to correct) – or even comment upon – my behaviour. (E.S.) 4. Seconds earlier, Mel had been calling angrily to the tower, demanding that Joe Patroni (to stop) engines immediately. (A.H.) 5. Demerest requested that Detroit Metropolitan still (to stand by) in case of a sudden change of plan, though it wasn't likely. (A.H.) 6. In fact, she makes special mention of this pier, upon which I have been promenading for the past half-hour, recommending particularly that it (to visit) in the evening when it becomes lit up with bulbs of various colours. (K.I.) 7. I would like to suggest that consideration (to give) sometime to an expedition to these places and especially to the New Hebrides. (E.Z.) 8. If Spain wished to profit by the peace, Gondomar insisted that it (to adopt) a new and positive policy. (E.Z.) 9. H.Walter ordered that the juries (to choose) by a committee of four knights. (E.Z.) 10. I treat a number of dementia patients and rather than give them lists of names to remember, I suggest to their carers that they (to try) to have a varied and interesting lifestyle and that they (not to allow) them to watch television all day. (S.Times)

 

Exercise 68. Use the suppositional mood or the modal verb "may" in subordinate clauses after expressions of fear.

1. The passage down which I was racing opened into a great central cave. Into this I rushed, fearfullest I (to lose) all trace of the beast. (A.C.D.) 2. She is afraidlest she (to make) some mistake. 3. Her constant fear was lest she (may) some error. 4. Her constant fear was that she (may) make some error. 5. He was afraid lest his voice (to betray) him if he spoke. 6. He passed by quickly as he feared lest they (to catch) sight of him. 7. He passed by quickly as he feared that they (to catch) sight of him. 8. I'm afraid lest they (to oversleep) 9. In October he feared lest the early frosts (to damage) the young apple-trees. 10. Her only dear is that there (to be) something wrong with her father. 11. He was worried that he (to lose) his job. 12. It was high time she were at home. He feared lest she (to miss) the train.

 

 

Exercise 69. Use the suppositional mood or subjunctive I in appositive and predicative clauses.

1. He remembered something about the child – his child – who had been born 11 years ago. For weeks before the birth, he debated with himself whether he should confess his infidelity to Sarah, with the suggestion that they (to adopt) the baby as their own. In the end, his courage had failed him. (A.H.) 2. The police gave an order that all weapons (to hand in) immediately. (M.Hewings) 3. Indeed she was finally compelled to leave only upon her brother's absolute insistence that she (to do) so. (K.B.P.) 4. He rejected my suggestion that we (to appoint) Roger. (Longman Dictionary) 5. Her hidden fear was lest she (to miss) something of value in life. 6. Clifford seemed to have a nervous terror that she (to leave) him. (D.H.L.) 7. My dread is lest the principles of the mother (to prove) to be hereditary in the unhappy young woman. (W.Th.) 8. The cats are said to have been introduced to control rats by James Spurs, who rejected the suggestion that only one sex (to introduce). (E.Z.) 9. The letters were sent to me because the essence of your plan was that one of them wrongly (to address) and (to go) astray. (A.Chr.) 10. The chairman put forward a plan that they (to take over) other companies engaged in complementary activities. (B.D.Graver)

 

Exercise 70. Change the sentence so as to use: a) predicative clauses, b) appositive clauses.

I suggest that we should appoint Roger. à a) My suggestionis that we should appoint Roger. à b) He rejected my suggestionthat we should appoint Roger.

1. He debated with himself whether he should confess his infidelity to Sarah and suggest that they should adopt the baby as their own. 2. The police ordered that all weapons should be handed in immediately. 3. Both houses demanded that Charles should remove from him all councillors who had divided him from his people and appoint ones in whom they could confide. 4. He desired that his books should reach as many people as possible. 5. Six companies agreed that they should share the costs of research and development. 6. I suggested to her that we write that into the contract. 8. Hansen has proposed that I become his business partner. 9. We demanded that the money should be returned to the investors. 10. She feared lest there should be something wrong with her father. 11. I suggested that Mr Clarke should begin to look for another job. 12. The residents demanded that there should be an official inquiry. 13. Protesters went on hunger strike to demand that all political prisoners be freed. 14. I'm horrified that he should have told anyone. 15. He feared lest someone else should be given the job.

 

Exercise 71. Complete the sentences using the suppositional mood:

a) in object clauses.

1. The police ordered that all weapons should … . 2. He desired that his books … . 3. I suggested to her that … . 4. He feared lest there … . 5. They proposed that I … . 6. The doctor advised … . 7. The children were afraid lest … . 8. The leader of the expedition proposed that they … . 9. As we passed the castle he suggested … . 10. The letter politely requested that … . 11. The teacher insisted that the students … . 12. May I suggest that you …?

b) in predicative clauses

1. The order of the police was that all weapons should … . 2. His desire was that his books … . 3. Protesters went on hunger strike, their demand was that all political prisoners … . 4. Her suggestion is that they … . 5. Her parents' constant fear was lest something … . 6. My only fear is … . 7. The Colonel's decision was that his troops … . 8. The chairman's motion was that the meeting … . 9. Her hidden fear was … . 10. My suggestion is … . 11. His proposal was … . 12. My request is … .

c) in appositive attributive clauses.

1. A suggestion that they should … was accepted by a majority of three to one. 2. I remember his insistence that they … . 3. I have no fear lest … . 4. The parents had a constant fear lest something … . 5. The police gave an order that all weapons … . 6. He rejected my suggestion that we … . 7. He expressed a desire that … . 8. Clifford seemed to have a nervous terror that she … . 9. Indeed she was finally compelled to leave only upon her brother's absolute insistence that she … . 10. She had a hidden fear … . 11. For weeks before the birth of the child, he debated with himself whether he should confess his infidelity to Sarah, with the suggestion that they … the baby as their own. 12. I rejected Hansen's proposal that I … .

 

Exercise 72. Use the appropriate form of the verb in subject, object, predicative and appositive clauses.

1. A suggestion that they (to postpone) further discussion was accepted by a majority of three to one. (B.D.Graver) 2. His impulse was to suggest that they both (to leave) now. (A.H.) 3. All I propose is that we (to be) kind to this poor girl. (B.Sh.) 4. Indeed she was finally compelled to leave only upon her brother's absolute insistence that she (to do) so. (K.B.P.) 5. He referred to Petty's stated desire that such statistics (to collect) regularly. (E.Z.) 6. I have no fear lest I (to choose) the wrong way. 7. Clifford seemed to have a nervous terror that she (to leave) him. (D.H.L.) 8. Protesters went on hunger strike to demand that all political prisoners (to free). (Longman Dictionary) 9. Colonel decided that his troops (to attack) at dawn. (B.D.Graver) 10. My dread is lest the principles of the mother – who was a person of the very lowest order and morals – (to prove) to be hereditary in the unhappy young woman who I took as an outcast. (W.Th.) 11. I'm pleased that they (to manage) to do it. (W.Th.) 12. It has been agreed that the company (not to raise) its prices. (M.Hewings) 13. A spokeswoman for Lady Thatcher denied that the meeting had been at her request, insisting that she had visited Downing Street "at Mr Blair's invitation": "It is not unusual that he (to suggest) that they (to have) talks. She wants Britain to be a success. In that respect they have a common interest." (S.T.) 14. The Speaker ruled that the MP (to withdraw) his remark. (B.D.Graver)

 

Exercise 73. Translate the sentences into English using the suppositional mood (or subjunctive I) in object clauses.

1. На этот раз перебил Мэл. "Ты что серьезно предлагаешь закрыть аэропорт?" – "Я не просто предлагаю это сделать; мы можем заставить Вас." 2. Могу я предложить Вам обратиться к юрисконсульту? 3. Заводские инспекторы рекомендовали ввести новые правила техники безопасности (safety rules). 4. Она настаивала, чтобы мы остались к обеду. 5. Правила внутреннего распорядка требуют, чтобы студенты посещали, по крайней мере, 90% лекций. 6. Полковник принял решение, чтобы его войска пошли в атаку на рассвете. 7. Ей давно пора было быть дома. Он боялся, что она опоздала на поезд. 8. Жители требовали, чтобы было проведено официальное расследование. 9. Он сделал паузу, опасаясь сказать лишнее. 10. Амелия была бы в восторге от того, что Джозеф вернется в Индию с женой. 11. Меня изумляет, что кто-то может возражать (стал бы возражать) против этого предложения. 12. Я предложила ей, чтобы мы пошли на дискотеку.

 

Exercise 74. Translate the Russian sentences into English.

1. Я подумал, что это хорошая идея, когда мисс Джелиби предложила нам выйти прогуляться. 2. Только что достигнута договоренность, что компания не будет повышать цены. 3. Я тронут, что Вы принимаете такое участие (to be concerned). 4. Меня тронуло, что жилище такого прекрасного юного создания представлено этим казенным (dry official) помещением. 5. Боюсь, не заблудились ли мы. 6. В конце концов она была вынуждена уехать по настоянию брата, который требовал, чтобы она это сделала. 7. Мое предложение – быть добрыми по отношению к этой бедной девушке. 8. Он отверг мое предложение назначить Роджера. 9. Он ссылался на желание Пэтти, чтобы такие статистические данные собирались регулярно. 10. Они страшно боялись, чтобы кто-нибудь не обнаружил их тайного убежища. 11. Просьба писать ответы разборчиво. 12. В докладе рекомендуется не продавать землю.

Exercise 75. State the form of the verb. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. We have a memorial service every year lest we should forget our debt to those who died in battle. (L.G.Alexander) 2. Watch you therefore! Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. 3. Mrs. Danvers came out of the library, shutting the door behind her. I crouched against the wall of the gallery so that I should not be seen. (D.M.) 4. "Do you understand?" he said. "Yes, my sweet, my love." But I looked away from him so he should not see my face. My heart was light like a feather floating in the air. (D.M.) 5. Another error was in not realizing how stoutly a modern jetliner was built. In a passenger jet, structural and mechanical systems duplicated each other, so that no single malfunction or damage should result in destruction of the whole. (A.H.) 6. She was kneeling and holding her two hounds slowly forward, so that the chicken should run in to the mother-hen again. (D.H.L.) 7. But this will not change the fact that it costs $5-$10 to manufacture a landmine such as a Russian PMN or the Chinese-type 72, so that they should remain the most affordable means of defence for most Third World forces. (S.T.) 8. The police issued a warning in order that the public should be aware of the danger. 9. It is surely a professional responsibility for all of us to think deeply about these things so that each of us may better strive towards attaining "dignity" for ourselves. (K.I.) 10. High and low, all made fun of him. They upset buckets and benches, so that he might break his shins over them, which he never failed to do. (W.Th.) 11. It is also possible to gift the bond to a child or grandchild so they can go on using the properties in the future. Like timeshare, the initial investment made in the bond is not the end of your financial commitment. (S.T.) 12. As a refuge from the world he chose Antibes, which held a strategic position between Cannes and Monte Carlo so that it could be conveniently reached from either. (S.M.)

 

Exercise 76. Use the suppositional mood (or subjunctive I) in adverbial clauses of purpose.

1. We have a memorial service every year lest we (to forget) our debt to those who died in battle. (L.G.Alexander) 2. He had to subdue his feelings lest he (to harm) the boy with the force of his embrace. (J.Ch.) 3. I turned away, so that Frith (to see) my face. (D.M.) 4. In a passenger jet, structural and mechanical systems duplicated each other, so that no single malfunction or damage (to result) in destruction of the whole. (A.H.) 5. He had just made his arrangements to transfer his staff from Paris, intending to drive down leisurely in his car so that everything (to be) in perfect order on his arrival. (S.M.) 6. She pulled away from the window lest anyone (to see) her. (Longman Dictionary) 7. The police issued a warning in order that the public (to be) aware of the danger. (B.D.Graver) 8. He prepared his alibi long beforehand. He was creating the character of Billy Kellet, "doing three months" [in prison], so that the police (to have) no suspicions when the time came. (A.Chr.) 9. He keeps his wife's jewels in the bank lest the house (to burgle). (B.D.Graver) 10. The two students talked in undertones so that the teacher (to overhear) what they were saying. (B.D.Graver) 11. This was a woman's room, graceful, fragile, the room of someone who had chosen every particle of furniture with great care, so that each chair, each vase, each small thing (to be) in harmony with one another, and with her personality. (D.M.) 12. I avoided mentioning the subject lest he (to offend). (L.G.Alexander)

 

Exercise 77. Use the appropriate form of the modal verb in adverbial clauses of purpose.

1. When Larry at last came and relieved Gray of his pain, Gray asked him for his address so that in case of need he (can) summon him at once. (S.M.) 2. The police issued a warning in order that the public (may) be away of the danger. (B.D.Graver) 3. As a refuge from the world he chose Antibes, which held a strategic position between Cannes and Monte Carlo so that it (can) be conveniently reached from either. (S.M.) 4. "And it's one of the privileges of being born English that no matter who you are, no matter if you are rich or poor, you're born free and you are born so that you (can) express your opinion freely." (K.I.) 5. He spent most of his time studying so that he (may) later get a better job. (B.D.Graver) 6. I arrived early in order that I (may) miss anything. (L.G.Alexander) 7. Scarlett wished she were Samson, so that she (can) pull down all of Twelve Oaks and destroy every person in it. She'd make them sorry. She'd show them. She'd hurt them worse than they hurt her. (M.M.) 8. I have told you this so that you (may) take precautions. (C.E.Eckersley) 9. It was during cheese, Frith had left the room, and I remember getting up and going to the side-board, and taking some more cheese, not wanting it, so as not to be at the table with them, listening; humming a little tune to myself so I (can) hear. (D.M.) 10. She did little work on the farm, and in the evenings sat by herself in the sitting-room, with the door open so that she (can) hear if one of them was crying. (S.M.)

 

Exercise 78. Translate the sentences into English.

1. "Ты понимаешь?" – сказал он. "Да, моя любовь." Но я смотрела в сторону, чтобы он не видел моего лица. 2. Она отодвинулась от окна, чтобы кто-нибудь ее не увидел. 3. Двое студентов разговаривали вполголоса, чтобы преподаватель нечаянно не услышал, что они говорят. 4. Он готовил свое алиби загодя. Он создавал образ Билли Келлетта, "отбывающего 3 месяца", чтобы, когда придет время, у полиции не возникло никаких подозрений. 5. Я тебе это рассказала, чтобы ты принял меры предосторожности. 6. Я тогда упорно работал, чтобы добиться успеха. 7. Я избегал упоминать эту тему, чтобы он не обиделся. 8. Чтобы ты точно знал, как обстоят дела, я все изложил письменно. 9. Я прихватил магнитофон, чтобы наговорить свои впечатления, а потом записать их на бумагу. 10. Пойду приведу остальных, чтобы мы могли начать собрание.


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