Конкурс на знание грамматики

o Преобразуйте выделенную часть предложения в соответствии с указанием, содержащемся в скобках.

3.1. Fred believed that trust had to be earned, but it meant nothing if given out (conditional clause) freely like candy.

3.2. Amy cried out, “I want your book to be published (subjunctive mood after the verb “to wish”) sooner! Maybe you’ll remember you have a family then.”

3.3. His colleagues have accepted it. Why doesn’t he accept it (subjunctive mood after the expression “Isn’t it time”) as well?

3.4. He would have gone back to teaching after the accident but for his sister’s interfering. (conditional clause)

3.5. I had a plan and I was ready to make some serious mistakes, but I always documented the mistakes so that my employees could learn (for-to infinitive construction) from them.

3.6. “I don’t know what’s going to happen now,” Ms Ferrell murmured. Then she asked her son, “Where will you be waiting for me?” (reported speech)

3.7. They suspected that the student had falsified (gerund) his academic records to gain an academic advantage.

3.8. The articles on this site are incredibly helpful and written by experts. They will certainly not be duplicated anywhere on the web unless stolen. (conditional clause)

3.9. “I’ve been really busy lately,” Warren complained to his boss. “ I’d like to take (objective-with-the-infinitive construction after the verb “to let”) more time off to enjoy my family.”

3.10. They say her account was deleted (subjective infinitive construction) due to inactivity.

3.11. In my view, your opinion will be more persuasive if stated clearly (conditional clause) without digressions or diversions.

3.12. The detective asked Mr Norwell, “Will you be expecting your sister (reported speech) home soon?”

3.13. Why don’t you start (subjunctive mood after the expression “Isn’t it time”) paying attention? This is not a game!

3.14. He shouted that his son was still a boy, and such things went over his head unless explained (conditional clause) properly.

3.15. They think the safe was broken into (subjective infinitive construction) after everyone had left the building and the warden had all the doors locked.

3.16. My father scolded me and insisted that I should take the job (gerundial construction) without further embarassing the family.

3.17. My husband and I tried to start a family blog so that everyone could stay (for-to infinitive construction) on the same page. Unfortunately, it didn't work.

3.18. The inspector arrived promptly and told the trespassers to leave (objective-with-the-infinitive construction after the verb “to make”) the area.

3.19. It’s such a pity you didn’t get (subjunctive mood after the verb “to wish”) here in time. We waited as long as we could.

3.20. But for their lack of concentration on the game (conditional clause) they would have won easily, I’m sure.

3.21. Everyone was sure that such information tended to be forgotten unless repeated (conditional clause) several times.

3.22. A small cottage beside the barn had been updated so that they might avoid (for-to infinitive construction) paying high rent in the city.

3.23. He knew his reprimands wouldn’t be taken seriously by his children until listened to (time clause) again and again.

3.24. It seems to me that you were driving (subjective infinitive construction) the speed limit when it happened.

3.25. “ Why don’t you sign up (subjunctive mood after the expression “Isn’t it time”) for that botany course? Everyone says it’s great.” “I think I’d do better in biology.”

3.26. Mr Elliman hired a company to renovate his kitchen (objective participial construction after the verb “to have”) after the fire.

3.27. In some states, you are supposed to be given your last paycheck immediately upon you are fired (gerund), in some states the last paycheck is given on the next payday.

3.28. I argued that but for the publicity received by the case then (conditional clause), no one would remember it.

3.29. “I’ve read your essay, and it has some good points to it, but I would like you to make (subjunctive mood after the verb “to wish”) some minor changes,” the professor explained.

3.30. “When was the last time you faced a challenge, Johnny?” Dr Bannerman started. Then he asked, “Did it make you feel (reported speech) scared or angry?”