Match the words in column A with their synonyms in

column B:

A B

oppress	systematize
arrange	recognize
notice	tyrannize
allow	localize
praise	characterize
concentrate	harmonize
mark	authorize
agree	panegyrize
calm	tranquilize

 

3.4 Rewrite the sentences replacing the phrases in italics with appropriate -ize / -ise verbs.

1. Some cars are fitted with a security device which makes the engine immobile.

2. In areas where the power supply fluctuates, for sensitive equipment a device to make the voltage stable required.

3. Manufacturers seek to keep costs to a minimum and profits to a maximum.

4. Most companies have installed computers to control their production line.

5. Companies may make their operation more rational by reducing the variety of products they make.

 

3.5 Form verbs from the words by means of the suffix -fy. Translate into Russian.

Model pure – чистый – to puri fy – очищать

dense, glory, justice, identity, note, pace, sign, example.

 

3.6 Form verbs from the words by means of the suffix -en.

Translate into Russian.

Model: broad – широкий – broad en - расширять

weak, soft, length, wide, dark, light, white, tight, thick, sweet, straight, deep, deaf, short, stout, sharp.

 

Answer the following questions.

1. When do the days begin to lengthen?

2. Do the coming examinations frighten you?

3. What can you do to brighten the classroom?

Match the words in column A with their antonyms in

column B:

A B

complicate	purify
pollute	simplify
separate	horrify
please	nullify
establish	unify

3.9 Form verbs from the words by means of the suffix -ate.

Translate into Russian.

Model: participation – particip ate

orientation, approximation, integration, communication, violation, subjugation, circulation, celebration, negotiation, indication, dedication, irritation, exaggeration, toleration.

 

Match the words in column A with their synonyms in

column B:

A B

free gather count show rouse explain predict divide make start ask send

illustrate anticipate create initiate separate interrogate delegate accumulate agitate calculate liberate demonstrate

 

3.11 Translate into English using the suffix -ate.

эвакуировать (evacuation), регулировать (regular), координировать (coordination), артикулировать (articulation), вибрировать (vibration), имитировать (imitation), дифференцировать (differentiation), ассоциировать (association), ассимилировать (assimilation), демонстрировать (demonstration), изолировать (isolation).

 

3.12 Form a verb – using the suffixes -en, -ify or -ise (-ize) from the noun or adjective.

computer, liquid, apology, bright, class, loose, sharp, soft, strength, terror, emphasis, identity, modern, pure, short, thick, wide.

 

Read international words and fill in the table.

Russian suffixes	English words	English suffixes
-фицировать -изировать/-изовать -цировать/-сировать -ировать

 

monopolize, identify, convulse, neutralize, intensify, liberalize, emigrate, colonize, accumulate, produce, assimilate, organize, balance, qualify, demonstrate, liquidate, mechanize.

 

Unit 4

Adverb suffixes

 

-ly	accurate	точный	accurately	точно
-ward	south	юг	southward	на юг, к югу
-fold	three	три	threefold	тройной
-wise	clock	часы	clockwise	по часовой стрелке

 

Некоторые наречия, образованные от прилагательных путём добавления суффикса - ly, отличаются по значению от корневого слова.

Запомните их!