PREDICATE

Exercise 54. Point out the predicative in the following sentences and state what it is expressed by. Translate into Russian / Ukrainian.

1. He looked young, erect, and well. 2. “The young man,” said the general, “seemed a decent fellow, I thought.” 3. It was he who persuaded them to meet us at the Elation. 4. The chief was a friend of Christie's and she knew that she was one of his favourites. 5. His first instinct was to pass on without a word, but Lawson did not give him the opportuni­ty. 6. The best thing is doing it at once. 7. Pearson sounded relieved. 8. My greatest wish in the world is that you should be happy. 9. He could not believe the child was only six, for his voice had the power of an eleven-year-old's. 10. Suddenly he felt afraid.

Exercise 55. Define the type of the predicate in the following sentences.

A. 1. They gave a wonderful show last night. 2. The concert was fantastic! 3. Amanda is very diligent. 4. She takes her studies seriously. 5. Frederic is an honest person. 6. Can you talk to me honestly just for once? 7. It was a lucky chance. 8. All ended luckily. 9. – He has worked hard all his life. – Yes, he really is a hard worker. 10. You must think hard about what I am offering you. 11. She hardly knows what to do with her children. 12. I’m so tired that I can hardly move. 13. Give it a hard push when you try to open the door. 14. Chris would like to buy a fast car. 15. News travels pretty fast. 16. We had late lunch at a hotel. 17. I started learning English quite late in life. 18. I have made good progress in my studies lately. 19. Have you heard of him lately? 20. As we took an early train, we arrived in London quite early. 21. It is good. 22. I can do it. 23. His story was true. 24. That is a good idea. 25. I have finished my work. 26. It is raining. 27. It is not real coffee. 28. I shall write a postcard to Doctor Wing now. 29. I understand he is a writer. 30. "She is a wonderful woman," said the girl softly.

B. 1. That's enough now. You were born a fool and a fool you will remain. 2. Who is this? 3. She married young. She was only nineteen. 4. The story sounds a little strange. 6. He seemed out of breath with the effort. 6. I've always been against taking Nan in our confidence. 7. She was deeply concerned about her Father's health. 8. You've come back a different woman. You are years younger and you look the picture of health. 9. And there she lived for a long time forgotten by her rich relatives. 10. The wind continued blowing rough but the sea was smoother. The long-promised treat was becoming more real and I was the first to mention it.

Exercise 56. Define the type of the verbal predicate in the following sentences.

1. Mr. Robinson managers his firm well. 2. We have been colleagues for twenty years already. 3. My granny had lunch and went for a walk in the park. 4. All her life Tina has been dreaming of becoming a dancer. 5. I can’t find words to say how much I love you. 6. Should I follow all your advice? 7. They started running as fast as they could. 8. Since I read it I keep thinking about it. 9. They began to visit each other regularly. 10. I’m sorry, I have to leave. 11. You needn’t have done it for us. 12. It has just stopped raining. 13. You should have thought twice about it! 14. We were to meet at five, just after the lecture. 15. Do you need my help, Mary?

Exercise 57. Point out the predicate in each of the following sentences and state its type. Translate into Russian / Ukrainian .

a) 1. He excused himself and went outside. 2. There came a surprise. 3. He wondered what she was thinking. 4. No questions were asked about his absence. 5. On steam tables the day's dinner menu dishes were being portioned and served for delivery to dining-rooms. 6. I shouldn't have allowed that to happen, believe me, my dear Eliot, if I had been there. 7. At dawn fighting broke out with renewed violence.

b) 1. But I must be going now. 2. "Why should we go down to dessert twice a day?" said Venice. 3. You will have to do as you were told. 4. Most of our senior officers will have arrived by then. 5. Your mother must have gone through a good deal of suffering. 6. They may have telephone com­munication. 7. Who could have done such a thing? 8. Jack ought to have stayed for tea with them.

c) 1. The man grinned from ear to ear and began to play a lively tune. 2. I kept walking, busy with my thoughts. 3. Aloysius Royce continued to work quietly as the other two talked. 4. He burst out laughing. 5. They ceased to speak eyeing the newcomer suspiciously. 6. He would go there every afternoon just for pleasure. 7. You remind me of someone I used to know from Africa. 8. She stopped to talk to the Cypriot tailor. 9. The tanks began moving towards the bridge.

d) 1. Let the medical officer know, with my compliments, that I wish to see him. 2. I longed to go where there was life and movement. 3. The party director replied patiently, "I'd still prefer to come to your house." 4. We decided to telephone the office at once. 5. She had utterly refused to do at they had asked her to. 6. Why did they refuse to come?

e) 1. The roof of the cottage was high and pointed. 2. The argument grew hot. 3. You men, you're all alike! 4. The plan is original but very difficult to be realized. 5. They remained silent for a while. 6. Why have you become so absent-minded, my dear fellow? 7. It is getting dark, will you turn on the light? 8. Her voice sounded very strange. 9. Something has gone wrong with the starter. 10. Mary's cakes taste always delicious.

f) 1. Mr Dempster waited until the conversation died. 2. For a full three minutes Daisy's mouth continued to laugh. 3. They were trying to calm her. 4. His parents had natural­ly desired to see her once at least before he carried her off to a distant settlement. 5. He couldn't go on living there alone. 6. I beg your pardon, but Mr Gatsby would like to speak to you alone. 7. She kept eyeing Henry with interest. 8. Aunt Juley tried to say something pleasant. 9. "Oh, by the way, I'm leaving for Europe tonight," he informed her. 10. I dared not utter a word. 11. She didn't really want to wake them. 12. The plane is to take off in a matter of minutes.