I. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñêè ïîäõîäÿùèìè ïî ñìûñëó ëè÷íûìè, ïðèòÿæàòåëüíûìè èëè âîçâðàòíûìè ìåñòîèìåíèÿìè:
1. Doctors advise us that we have to exercise regularly in order to keep … healthy.
2. Goods get into the hands of those who really want … .
3. It was rather useful to exchange views; for us to hear theirs and for … to hear … .
4. Just between you and …, I think Mr. Wilson is going to lose … job.
5. Microeconomics studies the economy from the perspective of … individual participants.
6. Mr. Lewis has only … to blame for the mistake he made.
7. My boss congratulated … heartily on … promotion.
8. Scarcity is the imbalance between … desires and the means of satisfying … .
9. We need employees who are willing to exercise … own initiative.
10. Will you give … best regards to Mr. Bradley and tell … I hope to see … next month?
II. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñêè ìåñòîèìåíèÿìè some / any / no èëè èõ ïðîèçâîäíûìè:
1. … theory is a simplification of actual relationships.
2. Do you have … else to ask me while I’m here?
3. … analysts are saying that the crisis will continue for … time.
4. I am enclosing … information about our new range of products.
5. … has … against your suggestion.
6. We’ve had … complaints about our services.
7. … has ever had any trouble with this equipment.
8. I have absolutely … idea what he wants.
9. There was hardly … in the office when I arrived.
10. … manager will tell you that good organization is important.
11. Unfortunately, we haven’t got … components in stock.
12. We advise you that … items were supplied in increased quantities.
13. I think there is … point in wasting … more time on this issue.
14. When scarcity exists we must sacrifice … of value to obtain any scarce goods or services.
15. Where can I find a good job with plenty of money and no work? – … .
III. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñêè ìåñòîèìåíèÿìè many / much / a lot of / little / few / a little / a few:
1. His work is well-paid but doesn’t give him … satisfaction.
2. … decisions are made without … thought.
3. I’ve had very … success with my job applications.
4. The size of the deficit was … surprising.
5. As she has very … colleagues she works mostly on her own.
6. He worked hard but achieved … .
7. His deputy has very … initiative and always waits to be told what to do.
8. I’ve got … minutes to spare so we can continue our talk.
9. Miss Maple’s work leaves … room for improvement.
10. Only … people knew it was our boss’s anniversary.
11. The salary is negotiable, so how … do you think I should ask for?
12. There are only … companies operating in our market niche.
13. We stock … spare parts in the warehouse.
14. You’ll have to work at this project as … as possible.
15. There was … disagreement over the proposal.
IV. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñêè ìåñòîèìåíèÿìè both / either / neither / none:
1. … of his opponents spoke at the Board meeting yesterday.
2. He’s studying … economics and management at university.
3. They put forward various proposals but … of them was accepted.
4. It is regrettable that … of the two candidates really impressed the Personnel Manager.
5. … of my assistants knew how to fulfil the task.
6. Miss Barrows received two job offers; … of which she accepted.
7. They arrived at the solution that was to the mutual satisfaction of … sides.
8. Mr. Kirsten is engaged in several business ventures. … of them is profitable.
9. The company paid … of its invoices.
10. Which of these samples would you prefer? – … will do.
V. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñêè ìåñòîèìåíèÿìè each / every / everything / everybody / all / whole:
1. The Belarusian State Economic University is provided with … modern facilities.
2. … formal meetings are a waste of time in his opinion.
3. The accountant keeps a record of … financial transaction.
4. … item of the agenda needs to be carefully discussed.
5. As soon as … arrived, the chairman began the meeting.
6. … of the senior directors will give a short presentation.
7. The productive potential for an economy can’t be used to do … for … .
8. … offer must be submitted together with … the supporting documentation.
9. The members of the conference were … given copies of the regulations.
10. … one of the participants has now given me their replies.
11. I accept … that was said in the meeting.
12. … that he said was not to worry.
13. Check the delivery note and see that you’ve got … .
14. … time we make a choice we forgo an opportunity.
15. They spent the … day packing for their business trip.
VI. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñêè ìåñòîèìåíèÿìè another / other / others / the other / the others:
1. … large item of expenditure in this country is education.
2. Some people are lazy, … are energetic. Most people are a mixture of both.
3. In … four years Bob will have qualified as an accountant.
4. Mr. Danny and Mr. Fee welcomed each … heartily.
5. Nissan, Toyota and … Japanese car manufacturers may be forced to lower their prices.
6. Only six of my colleagues turned up at the farewell party. All … guests had to go somewhere else.
7. Some of my assistants were preparing the report, while … were dealing with the mail.
8. The bank manager has agreed to lend me … $2,000.
9. There has been … directive from the head office about absenteeism.
10. We have considered some … locations and none is really suitable.
VII. Âûáåðèòå ïðàâèëüíûé âàðèàíò:
1. The office is empty. There’s (nobody / anybody) here except me.
2. (Each / Every) candidate will be interviewed individually.
3. Could you help me to sort out these letters? I cannot tell which are (your / yours) and which are (our / ours).
4. Everyone (has / have) to meet in the lobby at nine o’clock to collect (his / their) conference registration forms.
5. We sent sales letters to all our customers, but (neither / none) replied!
6. He had only (a few / few) problems in his exam even though he had done only (little / a little) work for it.
7. I can’t see (no / any) solution to the problem, I’m afraid.
8. (Each / Every) manager and (all / whole) their deputies will be invited to submit suggestions for the new product line.
9. In view of (all / everything) this, we must delay a final decision.
10. No one (like / likes) to discover hidden costs, (does he / do they)?
11. We think that (many / much) of the candidates had not really read the job requirements.
12. You’d better read through the (all / whole) contract before signing it.
13. (No one / Someone) likes to bear the responsibility for crucial decisions.
14. OK, I think that covers (all / everything) on that point. Shall we move on?
15. So (these / that) are our objectives and (that / they) concludes my short talk.
16. The figures in this spreadsheet don’t correspond to the ones on the invoices. We have to check (everyone / every one).
17. Not (a lot / many) people voted for him; he is not popular.
18. The flight and hotel are booked. (All / Everything) is organised.
19. I (felt / felt myself) quite nervous at the beginning of the presentation, but after (a few / few) minutes I (relaxed / relaxed myself).
20. The key account managers (each / every) have their own list of clients.
21. I see that (all / everybody) has a copy of the agenda, so let’s begin the meeting.
22. There are (few / little) companies functioning in our market niche and even (fewer / less) which we consider our real rivals.
23. We have considered (all / whole) the options and (none / neither) is really suitable.
24. (Each / Every) of the candidates was given a questionnaire before the interview.
25. We have to pay our telephone bill (each / every) three months.
26. I’m sorry, but the personnel manager is busy. Would you mind waiting for (him / his)?
27. We’re not close to our destination yet – we have (another / other) six miles to go.
28. Will you cancel (all / whole) my engagements for the rest of the week, please?
29. Your two colleagues introduced (themselves / each other) to me yesterday. First I met Mr. Black, and then I met Mr. Smith.
30. (Each our customers / Our customers each) have a separate file on the database.