Demonstrative Pronouns

Ex. 112.Make the following sentences plural.

1. This is a new dictionary. 2. That is my file. 3. Is this your disk? 4. That was not my idea. 5. That man is a busker. 6. Give me that letter please. 7. That was a good time. 8. We'll never forget that year. 9. This computer is mine, and that one is my co-worker's. 10. They lived in that place for many years. 11. This incident is rather strange. 12. Can you see that man? 13. Who is that woman? 14. This child is being difficult today. 15. Was that an old or a new edition? 16. This information is top secret. 17. That year was a lucky one. 18. That fax r was for you. 19. This advice is very timely. 20. That money was for him, not for us. 21. Look at the pictures, my boy! This is a sheep and that is a deer. 22. This is a golden fish.

Ex. 113.Use the right form of the pronouns this or that.

I. ... gloves are of the best quality. 2. I'll sign all the papers ... morning. 3. — We can meet at 10.30. — ... will be fine. 4. ... was a really terrible air crash last week. 5. Think of all ... people who need our help. 6. ... particular ' students are extremely bright. 7. ... is something one

has to consider. 8.1 don't think very much ... days. 9. "... way, sir." 10.1 am sorry to barge on you like ... . II. ... whole business worries me. 12. The prices ... days are absolutely astronomical. 13. ... was a wrong thing to do. 14. Any chance of you getting away ... summer? 15. ... was ages ago! 16. — It's a difficult area to get jobs in! — Yes, ... 's true. 17. ... dress we saw in the shop-window was from Paris. 18. They discussed ... events at the briefing. 19. — Who was calling? — ... was Freddie. 20. People were helpless against nature in ... ages. 21. These pictures remind me of you, especially ... one.

Ex. 114. Translate into English

1. На этой неделе у меня будет очень много дел. 2. Нам хотелось бы поблагодарить тех людей, которые помога­ли и поддерживали нас. 3. — Кто будет осуществлять все эти проекты? — Эти специалисты. 4. — Здрав­ствуйте, можно к телефону Машу? — Кто ее спраши­вает? — Это Дима. 5. Уверена, что этот план сработает. 6. Эти дети точно сведут меня с ума. Они опять дерут­ся. 7. Положи это яблоко и возьми лучше то, оно сла­ще. 8. — Кто это звонил тебе? — Это была бабушка. 9. Те люди около стойки бара — популярные певцы. 10. Вы читали эти сведения? 11. Эти деньги принадле­жат Андрею. 12. Эта одежда очень дорогая. 13. Кото­рая твоя дискета: эта или та? 14. Эта музыка меня рас­слабляет. 15. — Какие туфли ты все-таки выберешь: те или эти? — Думаю, эта пара мне подойдет. 16. Те хризантемы, которые вы подарили мне, были чудесные.

Reflexive Pronouns

Ex. 115. Read and translate the sentences Say whether the self-pronoun is reflexive or emphatic State its function in the sentence

1. You're a maverick like me. Always be yourself, Mai, always be true to yourself. 2. But I've forced myself to keep going, to function. Being incredibly busy works wonders. I learned that myself a long time ago. 3. Jake knew deep within himself that they were from wholly different worlds. 4. In fact, he considered himself to be in command of the situation. 5. She felt herself choking up for a reason she couldn't explain. 6. The smile spreading itself across her face was one of pure radiance. 7. Myself I never read best-sellers on principle. It's a good rule of thumb. If the masses like it, then I'm sure that I won't. 8. The seals sunned themselves on the warm

rocks. 9. We prefer living by ourselves. 10. His son always gets himself in trouble. 11. Every teenager looks forward to taking the car out by himself. 12. May you not burden yourself with a need to make sense out of everything!

Ex.116. Fill in the blanks with suitable self-pronouns

1. They have only ... to blame. 2. Who knows better than Mark ... what he should do? 3. The mayor ... cut the ribbon to open the new city hospital. 4. That woman has put ... in a difficult position. 5. The governor ... will speak at the university. 6. One can easily injure ... while skiing. 7. You cannot expect a baby to take care of ... . 8. You may burn ... with matches. 9. After a busy day he likes to be .... 10. Bach dedicated ... to music. 11. We had to throw ... on the mercy of "Intourist". 12. The hunter accidentally shot ... in the foot. 13.1 had a good, proper look at ... in the mirror tonight. 14. I'm sorry that I didn't make ... clear. 15. — It's hot, Mommy. Can I take my T-shirt off? — I don't think you should, darling. I don't want you to expose ... to the sun. 16. People like to unburden ... to complete strangers. 17. He was beside ... with anger. 18. She allowed ... to be led from the room.

Ex. 117. Translate into English

1. Он угрожал уморить себя голодом, если они не опуб­ликуют его стихи. 2. — Сколько же это будет? — Сам высчитай (to work out). 3. Соберись, ты же мужчина! 4. Она слишком много о себе думает. 5. По утрам я готовлю себе чашечку кофе и бутерброд. 6. Сам ре­шай свои проблемы. 7. Я кошка, которая гуляет сама по себе. 8. Она извинилась и вышла. 9. Устраивайтесь поудобнее и угощайтесь фруктами. 10. Я сама об этом позабочусь. 11. Мне приходится постоянно напоминать себе, что я должна быть более терпимой. 12. Я сам чувствую, что был неправ. 13. Они были вне себя от гнева. 14. Он само благородство. 15. Представьтесь, пожалуйста, молодые люди. 16. Мы очутились в совершенно незнакомом месте. 17. Она поймала себя на том, что думала, как тяжела жизнь. 18. Они сами не очень в этом уверены.

Ex. 118. Find the English equivalents for the following words. Make up sentences of your own with them

1. самоуверенный 2. эгоцентричный 3. самоконтроль 4. самозащита 5. самодисциплина 6. самоуважение 7. самоуправление 8. самодостаточный

9. эгоистичный 10. самоудовлетворение 11. уверенный в себе

Ex. 119. Translate into English

1. He обольщайтесь. Все это не так просто. 2. Очень часто дети были предоставлены сами себе. 3. Если вы хотите все изменить, то начните с себя. 4. Пойми, ты лжешь самому себе. 5. Почему я не могу сказать са­мому себе, что я действительно счастлив? 6. Осторож­но, не ушибись! 7. Она очутилась лицом к лицу с не­знакомцем. 8. А теперь, детка, укладывайся спать. 9. Ты позволяешь себе хоть иногда расслабиться? Это ведь так важно! 10. Позаботьтесь о себе! 11. Она по­святила себя своей семье. 12. Десять маленьких не­гритят отправились обедать. Один проспал, другой подавился, третий повесился... . 13. Глубоко внутри себя он чувствовал, что неправ, но не мог заставить себя признаться в этом. 14. Никто не сделает это за тебя, тебе придется сделать это самому. 15. Расскажите нам о себе. 16. Ты назвал бы себя снобом? 17. Когда бы мы его ни встретили, он сама вежливость. 18. Образова­ние в этой стране должно подняться до современного уровня, (bring up to date) 74

Indefinite Pronouns

Ex 120. Insert some or any where necessary.

1. My teacher lives ... distance away from the school. 2. You should buy ... new clothes for the New Year, I think. 3. Ruth still has ... doubts about her marriage, but her boyfriend John hasn't got any. 4. Mum was sure we had ... honey left. At breakfast it turned out we didn't have ... . 5. — Has there been ... discussion of the project? — Yes, ... people are against it, I'm sorry to say. 6. There must be ... way to get in touch with them, but so far I haven't found .... 7. — Is there ... reliable source of information you'll use in your investigation, inspector? — I definitely have ..., though I am not going to reveal ... to you, sir. 8. ... people hate seafood. 9. Let's talk about it ... other time. 10. There aren't... markets on Monday. 11. — There is ... dust on the furniture. — Oh, I haven't got ... time for this. 12. — Do you speak ... French? — No, but I speak ... English.

Ex.121.Comment on the use of some or any in the following sentences.

1. Could I get you some fresh orange juice? I have just made some. 2. Yesterday I left the house without any money. 3. The council refused to give the designer any financial help. 4. Can I offer you some wine? 5. Any of the staff could have helped you. 6. If you have any questions, call me. 7. Shall I send you some other files? 8. There was never any question that she would leave her job. 9. Jackie hardly ever has any doubts about her abilities. 10. Could you buy some cheese in town? 11. There is seldom any world news on this channel. 12. The detective failed to find any further evidence. 13. Is there any water in the jug? 14. Would you like some juice?

Ex. 122.Make the following sentences interrogative and negative.

1. People usually have some free time on weekends. 2. Some of my friends also teach English. 3. There is some snow in the streets. 4. Wait, I'll make some coffee for us. 5. There's some soup left. 6.1 think I need some help. 7. She has some relatives in England. 8. Some people are so annoying! 9. We have some new contracts this year. 10.1 can get you some bread when I go shopping.

Ex. 123.Insert some or any where necessary.

1. Irene's parents are ... doctors. 2. ... doctors, like dentists, frighten me. 3. Could you lend me ... money? 4. ... money is very important in this life. 5. ... cars parked in this area will be removed by the police. 6. If you have ... old books that you don't need any longer, could you bring them to our library. 7. This car hardly uses ... petrol. 8. Would you like ... brandy? 9. My mother bakes cakes with ... brandy in them. 10. Do you like ... olives? 11. Are there ... olives left? 12. Mushrooms should be gathered with care as ... can be very poisonous. 13. You'll like this new chocolate. Shall I save ... for you? 14. ... of his paintings would sell for big money today. 15. Do you ever read ... papers? 16. He hardly ever reads ... papers. 17. ... papers are really boring.

Ex. 124.Translate into English.

1. В этом году Татьяна посадила у себя на даче кое-какие цветы, но не сажала никаких овощей. 2. — Есть ли смысл в том, что он говорит? — По-моему, никако­го. Любой это тебе скажет. 3. Я обычно отдыхаю с не­которыми из своих друзей. 4. У него нет никаких при­чин сердиться на нее. 5. Врач считает, что в состоя­нии больного есть некоторые улучшения. 6. У нас в доме редко бывают гости. Пригласим кого-нибудь? 7. У вас были какие-нибудь проблемы с налогами в про­шлом году? Я помню, вы говорили, что они у вас были. 8. Она редко читает газеты; говорит, что некоторые новости ее просто убивают. 9. Любое из его стихотво­рений — шедевр. 10. Не могли бы вы принести немно­го мела? 11. Любой студент знает, как труден путь к знаниям, хотя некоторые все же надеются на удачу. 12. — Мне нравится некоторая популярная музыка. А мне никакая не нравится. 13. Хочешь послушать какую-нибудь музыку? 14. Любой врач скажет вам, что курение вредно. 15. — Хочешь орешков с изюмом? — Да, орехи с фруктами очень полезны. 16. Я согласен встретиться с вами в любое время, в любом месте.

Ex. 125.Use some-, any-, every-, no- + one I body I thing I where.

1. Never trust... with such manners. 2. Let me see if there is ... we can do for you. 3. Is there ... at home? 4. If ... happens to the car, how shall I get to the country? 5. There should be ... behind all this. 6. Barbara was a teacher from ... near Newcastle. 7. Emily refuses to have ... to do with Jim. 8. Shall I bring you ... to drink? 9. Nobody can find out ... about that man. 10. Yesterday we couldn't find you ... . Where were you? 11. Hardly ... knew how to respond to this. 12. Many people think that the bad weather has ... to do with all the satellites in space. 13. You're wrong. There's ... strange about the man. He is a decent chap. 14. — What's the matter? — ... is the matter. 15. We looked for a policeman, but there was ... around. 16. — Do you have any clue to this? — ... whatsoever. 17.1 answered every single question. My opponent answered ... . 18. ... of us understood the play. 19. Mind, I'm having ... of that language here! 20. Don't be so nosy! It's ... of your business. 21. ... comes to those who hustle while he waits. (Thomas A.Edison) 22. ... should believe in ... . 23. Kindness, I've discovered, is ... . 24. Considering how dangerous ... is, ... is really very frightening. (Gertrude Stein)

Ex. 126.Read the following just for fun.