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1. They will do it if they can. 2. It isn't summer now, and we don't go to the country. "3. He

doesn't write to me, and I don't write to him. 4. She didn't find the book because she didn't open the

bag, 5. It will be better if they don't come. 6.1 didn't give it to you because you were out. 7.1 can't

knit another sweater as I have no more wool. 8.1 don't study Italian as I haven't much spare time. 9.

She didn't follow the doctor's advice and fell seriously ill. 10. The boy is shivering. He isn't quite

well. 11. He refuses my help, and the work won't be finished today. 12.1 have a headache because I

had a sleepless night. 13. Anne can't translate this song: she doesn't know French well enough. 14.

You are not quite all right now because you didn't take the medicine regularly. 15. They took a taxi

and didn't miss the train. 16. He doesn't know her address, or he will write to her, I'm sure. 17. The

garden doesn't look beautiful because the trees are bare. 18. He makes so many mistakes because he

doesn't know grammar well enough. 19. Will you do it for me if I ask you?

24. Translate these sentences into English:

1. Что бы вы сказали, если бы я пригласил его провести с нами субботу и восхресенье?

2. Какое лекарство вы бы рекомендовали, если у мальчика заболит горло? 3. Если бы я умела

хорошо играть на рояле, я бы сыграла для вас. 4. Мальчик не дрожал бы, если бы ему не было

холодно. Дайте ему чашку горячего чая. 5. Мы бы с удовольствием посидели еще часок, если

бы не было так поздно. 6. Если бы я знала, что ты позвала меня, чтобы упрекать, я бы не

пришла. 7. Если бы вы регулярно принимали лекарства, которые прописал врач, вы бы

чувствовали себя теперь гораздо лучше. 8. Если бы мы начали работать рано утром, мы бы

уже все закончили. 9. На вашем месте я бы с ними не спорила. То, что они говорят, правда. 10.

Знай мы это тогда, мы бы приняли меры. И. Если бы все было в порядке, он не выглядел бы

таким озабоченным. 12. Я бы давно это сделала, если бы знала, что это так важно. 13. Если бы

ты последовал моему совету, все было бы теперь в порядке. 14. Если бы вы не отказались от

его предложения, мы бы уехали все вместе, а не сидели бы здесь одни. 15. Я уверен, что вы

могли бы сделать это без моей помощи, если бы постарались. Это было вовсе не трудно. 16. Я

бы, пожалуй, осталась, если бы мне разрешили. 17. Вы бы сэкономили время, если бы

поехали поездом, а не пароходом. 18. Если бы вы знали его так же хорошо, как я, вы бы ему

тоже доверяли. 19. Я бы давно ответила на твой вопрос, если бы могла. 20. Если бы вы мне

позвонили, я бы зашел вчера. 21. На вашем месте я бы не пошел туда без приглашения.

25. Comment on the use of the Subjunctive Mood and translate the sentences

into Russian:

a) 1. You were very kind to that foreigner, Dick. I wish that we could see him. 2. Dora wished

she had got her book out of the suitcase before the train started. 3.1 wish I had thought of it before.

It's a good idea. 4. He nodded his head to her and turned hastily in the direction of his own room. He

wished she had not seen him. He wished she had not been there. 5. He wished heartily that Mildred

had not consulted him. 6. It was a beautiful idea. I wished I had thought of it myself. 7.1 wish I could

feel sure about it 8. Don't you wish you had come earlier?

b) 1. It seemed as though he wished to speak, but feared to give offence. 2.1 remember now

that his colour had gone in a moment and he seemed to breathe as if he had been running. 3. Her

eyes had shadows as though she had not slept. 4. Suddenly he smiled and spoke in a changed voice,

as if he were confiding a secret. 5. She looked content, as though she had been waiting for this

moment all day. 6. Hugh was surprised and annoyed and chilled as if the temperature of the room

were sinking steadily. 7. And you behave as if we were two people who were acquainted. 8. You're

almost grown-up now, and I'm going to talk to you as if you were grown-up. And you must help me.

9. They stared at each other in the silence of the house, and it was as if they were listening for distant

footsteps. 10. There was a curious carefulness about his manner, as though he were concealing some

pain.

c) 1. Even if you only thought that I could be of any help to you, I'd be very glad, I'd be very

happy to be allowed to stay around. 2. Why say it even if it were true? 3.1 should get there even if I

had to walk all the way. 4. Even though you asked him twice he would do it again; he's a stubborn

boy. 5. You couldn't have got in touch with him even if you had tried; he wasn't in town. 6. Had we

known in time we could have prevented the catastrophe. 7. "You see," said Randall, "I wouldn't go if

you didn't want me to." 8.1 think it would be natural if you joined them. 9. "Would everything have

been different if mother hadn't died?" she thought 10. No doubt somebody would have noticed if she

hadn't been there.

d) 1. If only father were alive! 2. If only it were true! 3. If only I could believe that! 4. If only

he had told you the whole story! 5. If only she were with us! 6. If only I hadn't mentioned his name!

How foolish of me!

26. Supply the correct mood of the verbs in brackets:

1. I don't know how to address him. I wish I (to know) his name. 2. I feel as if my head (to

be) on fire. 3. If only I (to know) earlier, I (to send) you a telegram. 4. My wife says she wishes I (to

be) a thousand miles away. 5. He felt as if he (to float) in the air. 6. He stared at me as if I (to ask)

him something very odd. 7. At that moment she wished she (not to send) for him. 8. If I (to tell) you

you might have thought it was my choice. 9. Even if it (to be) twice as dangerous I (to carry out) my

plan. 10.1 wish I never (to see) you. 11. Don't look at me as if you never (to see) me before. 12.1

think it (to be) natural if you (to join) them. 13. Remember her! As if I (can) forget her! 14. Then he

suddenly said, "You (to take) me to Grayhallock if I (to ask)?" 15. Don't you think it (to be) rather

nice if we (to ask) her to stay on for a week as our guest? 16. "How I wish I (to be) there with you," I

said with deep regret. 17. "Don't be sorry," she said. "I (to be) relieved if you (to go), if it (to be)

settled somehow." 18. Well, at any rate, the weather isn't going to present difficulties. It looks as

though it (to set in) fine. 19.1 (to be) sure of it if I (to be) you.

27. Comment on the use of the Conditional Mood and translate the sentences

into Russian:

1. I shouldn't worry now in your place. Everything will clear up very soon, I'm sure. 2. It

wouldn't have astonished me if he had found some reasonable excuse and stayed away. 3. But even if

you were right I should prefer to act in my own way. 4. But for my help he would have failed at the

final exam. 5. It seems to me that what she refused then she would be glad to get now. 6. Sir Horace

asked me one or two questions and it wouldn't have been decent manners not to reply. 7. A few years

before he would not have said so of Jago. 8. Come along, Jassie! It would do you more harm to stay

by yourself. 9. I'm thinking of good results we've achieved together. We shouldn't have managed

them alone. It's a pity to find us divided now. 10. If you break your promise, people will say that

Crawford would never have done so in similar circumstances 11. But for the bees we should have no

honey. 12. She even didn't want to look in my direction; or else I'd have come up and apologized. 13.

He was in a great hurry and had no time to think it over. Otherwise he would have found a better

way out. 14. But Mrs. Jago's imitation of Lady Muriel was not exact. Lady Muriel would never have

called men by their college titles. 15.1 myself shouldn't agree to that. 16. They would all be only

glad to see you. 17.1 should have sent her away, only I thought you wanted her to talk into your

machines. 18. You never did anything good to anyone. If you had done you would have more

support now.

28. Translate the sentences into English, paying attention to the use of the

Conditional Mood:

1. Было бы полезно посоветоваться с врачом. 2. Было бы интересно выяснить, кто из

нас прав: ты или я. 3. Было бы приятно искупаться в такую жаркую погоду. 4. Было бы

хорошо выпить чашечку кофе. 5. Было бы важно узнать его мнение по этому вопросу. 6. Вам

было бы очень полезно заняться спортом. 7. Она бы хорошо училась, да часто болеет и

пропускает занятия. 8. Мы бы охотно вам помогли, но мы очень заняты сегодня. 9. Я думаю,

она не рассердилась бы,' да уж очень вы шумели. 10. Я поехал бы на юг, но мой врач мне не

рекомендует. 11. Я бы пошел с вами в столовую, но врач прописал мне диету. 12. Хорошо, что

вы послушались совета врача, иначе вам было бы не избежать воспаления легких. 13. В

прошлое воскресенье дождь лил целый день, иначе мы поехали бы за город 14. Он говорит,

что у него что-то не в порядке с сердцем, а то он принял бы участие в спортивных

состязаниях. 15. Если бы не головная боль, я бы присоединилась к вашей компании. 16. Он бы

не поправился так быстро после болезни, если бы не хороший уход в больнице. 17. Если бы

не его хорошее здоровье, он не смог бы выдержать всех трудностей этой экспедиции. 18. Если

бы не ваши пилюли, доктор, меня бы положили в больницу. Они сотворили чудо. 19. Если бы

ты вчера оделась потеплее, ты бы сегодня не кашляла и не чихала. 20. Если бы вы знали

симптомы кори, вы бы сразу же поняли, что это была не скарлатина. 21. Он поехал бы с нами,

если бы не его внезапная болезнь. 22. Странная женщина! Она не стала бы советоваться с

врачом, даже если бы почувствовала себя плохо. 23. Даже если бы ему сделали операцию, это

не помогло бы. Ему уже ничем нельзя было помочь. 24. Было поздно, и было бы естественно,

если бы больной ребенок уснул, но он не спал и пристально смотрел на спинку кровати. 25.

Как бы вы ответили на этот вопрос? 26. Что бы вы сделали на моем месте? 27. Я бы

посоветовала вам обратиться к зубному врачу. 28. Я бы этого никогда не сделал без вашей

помощи.

29. Supply the correct mood of the verbs in brackets:

1. I knew he (to be) silly, but I (not to believe) that he (to be) as silly as that. 2.1 wish he (to

be) a bit stronger against Crawford. 3. After a moment's silence he (to break out): "It (to be) a

nuisance if I (to beg) a cup of tea in your rooms?" 4. You must thank him, not we. Without him we

(not to achieve) any success. 5. I wish she (not to look) so pale. 6. "If I (to be) Crawford, I (to thank)

Winslow much," said Chrystal. 7.1 (to give) a good deal for that assurance! 8. Are you glad to see

me? – You're funny, Dick! As if you (not to know). 9. If I (to think) as you do I (to feel) miserable.

10. Mr. Dermant's glance rested on Shelton and quickly fell down to the ground as though he (to see)

something that alarmed him. 11.1 wish you (to show) more sign of not liking it in practice. 12.1 can't

for the life of me understand why you didn't wait before they decided. I (to expect) you to discuss it

with me. 13. When Hilary opened the door the stranger made a quick movement forward, almost as

if he (to be) going to stick his foot hurriedly to the opening. 14. Her voice sounded as though

something (to offend) her. 15.1 wish I (can) play tennis as well as you do. 16. He looked up sharply

as if he (to make) a dangerous remark 17.1 may travel out with Uncle, but it (to be) such fun if you

(to come). 18. He saw it as clearly as though it (to be) before his eyes. 19. But for your friendship I

(to feel) lonely here.

30. Translate the sentences into English paying attention to the use of the

Subjunctive and the Conditional:

I. Как жаль, что он уехал. 2. Она желала, чтобы была ночь вместо утра, чтобы никто не

видел, как она несчастна. 3. Как жаль, что она не сестра мне, я бы ее очень любила. 4. Как

жаль, что сегодня не воскресенье, я бы сводила детей в зоопарк. 5. Мы пожалели, что

оставили его там одного. 6. Обидно, что вы мне не верите. Я никогда не обманывал вас. ?. Он

пожалел, что ушел рано. 8. Рэндал рассердился так, как будто были истрачены его

собственные деньги. 9. Не смотри на меня так, как будто никогда не видел меня раньше. 10. У

нее такой вид, как будто она не знает, что сказать. 11. Даже если бы мы получили телеграмму

вчера, все равно было бы слишком поздно. 12. Даже если бы я была очень занята, я бы все

равно нашла время навестить ее в больнице. 13. Если бы только он не был таким ленивым! 14.

О, если бы я могла быть уверенной, что это так! 15. Если бы не велосипед, он бы нас не

догнал. 16. Если бы не ваша беспечность, несчастного случая не произошло бы. 17. Если бы

не его сообразительность, мы не сделали бы перевод так быстро и не были бы сейчас

свободны. 18. Если бы я знал, что ты првдешь, я бы остался дома. 19. Я бы пошел с вами, но у

меня болен братишка, и мне надо идти в аптеку. 20. Это было бы важно тогда, но не теперь.

21. Вам было бы полезно спать с открытым окном круглый год

31. Comment on the use of the Old Present Subjunctive and translate the

sentences into Russian:

1. "So be it," returned Steerford. 2. Success attend you! 3. Now it was Wednesday, and he

was determined to go, come what might, in the late afternoon. 4. My sentence is that the prisoner be

hanged. 5. Whoever he be, he must be punished. 6. See that all be present, when he comes. 7. He

insisted that the boy remain in bed. 8. The workers demanded that their wages be increased.

MODAL VERBS84

(To Units Four—Six)

can, may

32. Say whether could is the form of the Indicative or of the Subjunctive. Translate the

sentences into Russian:

1. He took up a position from which he could see what was going around. 2. Oh! If I only

could go back to my flower basket! 3. If I thought like you I couldn't stay another day in India. 4. I

don't believe I could utter one of the old sounds if I tried. 5. Oh, Gustave, we're so thirsty. Could you

84 Before studying modal verbs the students must learn all the forms of the infinitive.

bring us some ginger-ale? 6.1 can't tell stories, never could. 7. Shelton could not help a smile; Lady

Bonington in the place of the poor! 8. But he could not, did not know how to turn and go away. 9.

How could you be so silly, Henry? 10. Do you think you could complete it by the evening? 11. If she

had said "He's gone to Mars" she could not have dealt James a more stunning blow. 12. What could

he do to help her? If only his father were alive! He could have done so much! 13. He could neither

move nor speak. 14. What could you know of such things? 15. Could you believe that? 16. Could it

be that he is lying? 17. I wonder what that could have meant? 18. He couldn't be so sure if he didn't

know it for certain. 19, Do you think you could command an army? 20. The mountains were a long

way away and you could see snow on their tops.

33. Comment on the form and meaning of the verb can. Translate the

sentences into Russian:

1. I can't exactly express my meaning. 2. He could not take his eyes off her. 3. She can play

the piano quite beautifully. 4. We'll go away today, if you like. We can easily catch the 3.40. 5. It is

quite fine, Clara, the rain has stopped. We can walk to a motor bus. 6. You can't take the knowledge

you gave me. 7.1 will let you know, so you can be there. 8. He was so weak that he could not lift his

head. 9. He is much better and can walk without my help now. 10. Oh! It can't be true! 11. Oh?

Freddy, there must be one (a cab). You can't have tried. 12. He can't have taken it (the box) upstairs

this morning. 13. Anne can't mean that, it's not like her. 14. He couldn't have done it all by himself.

Somebody helped him, I'm sure. 15. Can you believe the girl? Can it be true? 16. "Can he be my

son?" she thought. 17. Could she have done it without consulting me? 18. Can it really be as bad as

that? 19. There's such a smell of burning. Daddy. Can I go down and see? 20. James, you can take

Agatha down. 21. You can wait in the kitchen. 22. You can keep the change. 23. You can take my

other umbrella. 24. What is done cannot be undone. 25. Nothing can be done, it's too late. 26.1 don't

believe a single word of his; he can't have failed to leam the news before us.

34. Use the verb can in the correct form followed by the appropriate infinitive:

1. Have you a friend whom you ... (to trust)? 2. What ... Freddy (to do) all this time? He has

been gone for twenty minutes. 3. He ... not (to see) me. I came when he had gone. 4. I am not a

person who ... (to tell) a lie. 5. How ... you (to make) such a mistake as to suppose that I was younger

than you? 6, Surely you ... (to do) it before. What have you been doing all the morning? 7. Say what

you like, but the work ... not (to do) in two days. 8. Mr. Fenwill's house was built on the top of the

hill and ... (to see) from afar. 9.1... not (to sleep) two hours, I still feel tired. 10. He ... not (to be) her

father: he is too young. 11. They .„not (to hear) us. Knock again. 12. If you had asked me for money

I... (to lend) you some. 13. He ... (to tell) me the answer but he refused to. 14. ... he still (to sleep)? It

seems to me they simply don't want us to see him. 15.1... not (to swim) – I wish I... . 16. She has a

university education and ... (to make) a career for herself if she hadn't married. 17. You ... not (to

forget). I don't believe you.

35. Translate Into English, using; the verb can;

1. He может быть, чтобы он солгал. Это на него не похоже. 2. Неужели это правде, что

он стал известным актером? 3. Не может быть, чтобы они были брат и сестра. Они совсем не

похожи друг на друга. 4. Вряд ли это так. Во всяком случае мы не можем это доказать. 5.

Интересно, что вы могли бы предложить при подобных обстоятельствах? 6. Вряд ли он мог

допустить такую ошибку. Он опытный инженер. 7. Неужели все это лишь его фантазия? 8.

Если бы не он, мы могли бы заблудиться. Уже темнело. 9. На вашем месте я бы ему не

доверял, он может обмануть вас. 10. Вряд ли он так молод. Я заметил у него седые волосы на

висках. 11. Вы его легко можете узнать по благородному орлиному профилю. 12. Не может

быть, чтобы они нас заметили. Мы были довольно далеко от них. 13. Не может быть, чтобы

они нас не заметили. Мы были совсем близко. 14. Нельзя судить о человеке по внешности.

Наружность обманчива. 15. Неужели это маленькая Лиззи? Как она выросла! 16. Могу я

видеть управляющего? – К сожалению, нет. Он будет сегодня в 12. 17. Не мог бы ты дать мне

конспекты при условии, что я верну их послезавтра? 18. Она надеется, что можно избежать

операции. 19. Можно было видеть, что он был взволнован, хотя и старался выглядеть

беззаботным. 20. Можно тебя на несколько слов? – Ну, в чем дело? 21. Это нельзя сделать так

быстро. Вам придется подождать. 22. Он не умел читать по-латыни и не мог понять, что ему

прописал врач. 23. Неужели ты не можешь объяснить родителям, что ты не в состоянии

поехать туда? 24. Поначалу он не мог нащупать пульса и решил, что его сердце перестало

биться. 25. Не мог он этого сказать. Он не так глуп, как ты думаешь. 26. Я бы давно мог это

сделать, если бы знал, что это так срочно. 27. Я не верю, что есть болезни, которые нельзя

излечить. Мы просто не знаем, как их лечить. 28. Не может быть, чтобы это была правда.

36. Comment on the form and meaning of the verb may. Translate the

sentences into Russsian:

1. It may be so or it may be not... I don't know, and what's more, I don't care. 2. "The old

actor was drunk," thought he. "Still there may be truth in what he said." 3. This may be the reason of

their refusal to join us. 4. You may want a friend some day. 5. I think we might be great friends. 6.

She might be a sistei of Mercy, I should think, sir. 7. Jane may have met him at her uncle's. 8. They

may not have come back yet. Let's ring them up and find out. 9. I suppose she might be glad to see

him, though I am not sure. 10. Still there is the risk that he might come. 11. If he had brought a

weapon Soames might have used it at that moment. 12. If he weren't ill he might be in much greater

danger. 13. He had known before he looked, but a vague hope that he might have been mistaken had

encouraged him. 14. May I come, Mr. Doolittle? I should be very sorry to miss your wedding. 15.

May I ask whether you complain of your treatment here? 16. Mr. Higgins told me I might come. 17.

I think you might work harder! 18. Surely Holly might have told him all this before. 19. Really,

mamma, you might have spared Freddy that! 20. He might be seen in the club any night of the year.

21. I suffered most from the thought that people might guess my state. 22. Let's go a little farther, I'm

afraid they may hear us from the house. 23. It is possible that he may leave it as it is. 24. I hope your

dream may come true. 25. However hard he may work he won't catch up with the group after being

so seriously ill for a long time. 26. May I talk to you sometimes? I know I'm not a bit clever but I'll

try not to be a bore.

37. Translate these sentences into English, using the verb may.

1. Давайте подождем немного. Он, возможно, еще придет. 2. Она, может быть, ничего

об этом не знает. 3. Многое может показаться нам необычным в чужой стране. 4. Мой вопрос,

возможно, озадачит вас, но все же я хочу задать его. Можно? 5. «Тетушка, можно мне взять

еще кусок сахару?» – спросил Том. 6. Может, это всех вас удивит, но я получил приглашение

к ним на вечер. 7. Можно остаться дома, а можно и сходить в кино, 8. Позвони Нику, он,

возможно, уже видел новый фильм. Спроси, стоит ли его смотреть. 9. В самом деле, Джон, ты

мог бы объяснить мне с самого начала, насколько это было важно. t0. Если вы бывали в

Лондоне, вы, возможно, заметили, что это город контрастов. 11. Я не знаю, где она, может

быть, в саду, а, может быть, ушла в библиотеку. 12. Никто не отвечает. Может быть, он еще не

вернулся с работы. 13, Я думаю, он, возможно, не знает всех деталей, но основная идея ему

ясна. 14. Может быть, это невежливо, но я скажу ему, чтобы он больше не приходил. 15. Если

бы он не столкнулся с нами случайно в метро, мы бы, возможно, никогда его больше не

встретили. 16. Мне тоже можно прийти, не правда ли? 17. Вполне возможно, что они ждут нас

внизу. 18. Боюсь, мы можем опоздать. 19. Надеюсь, мы встретим там вашу сестру. 20. Оки

боялись, что их, возможно, спросят, почему Том не пришел с ними. 21. Как бы поздно вы ни

вернулись, я буду ждать вас. 22. Я принес вам большой ящик, чтобы вы могли упаковать ваши

книги.

38. Fill in the blanks with the verbs can or may in the correct form:

1. When you get there tell them to wait. I... be a little late. 2.1 ... come at six. I'll be free by

that time. 3. ... this old man be Tom Brown? He ... not have changed so much! 4. None of us know

what... happen before it is finished. 5. This ... be a great idea. It ... also be a trap in which England

will perish. 6. I'm not sure, but she ... have gone to the village shop. 7. I told them he ... be in the

garden. 8. Sh! She ... hear you. 9. How strange!... you believe that? 10.1 haven't seen her for ages.

She ... be quite middle-aged by now. 11. Don't send him away. We ... need his advice. 12. I fear

they ... miss the train. They left rather late. 13. It ... be seen that he was puzzled. 14. Why do what...

never be needed? 15. People ... chatter about her, but they don't know anything definite against her.

16. He ... not have thought of this himself. Who suggested it to him? 17. He... be a medical student

though I'm not sure. 18. But what more he ... have said I don't know for I left. 19". You ... tell me

what he said! I have a right to know. 20. Miss Carter ... have gone to the school to call on Mr. Ever-

ard. 21. Then he found that he ... not stay in bed. 22.1... not swim. I expect you .... Everyone ...

except me. 23. You ... have warned me beforehand! 24. He ... not have said that. I don't believe you.

25. It was a year or two ago, or it... be three years ago. 26. She came to ask her mother if she ... stay

and dance a little longer.

39. Point out the oblique moods and modal phrases with can and may.

Translate the sentences into Russian:

1. – Will you be coming again this year, Mr. Welch?

– I might manage it, I suppose.

2. It might never have happened if you'd sent him to a real doctor when he first got sick.

3. "That wouldn't surprise me in the least," Bertrand said, standing aside so that Margaret

could pass him.

4. She glanced up quickly as if she had been expecting to be asked this, but he couldn't tell

whether she was glad or sorry when it came.

5. – Can you stop talking about it?

– I wish I hadn't said what I did say. I was a fool. I acted like a perfect fool.

6. I think they got back before us. They might have got a taxi.

7. – Why didn't you tell me?

– I couldn't. It wouldn't have done me any good.

8. But for your kindness and understanding I couldn't have done it all in so short a time.

9. I wish I had my car here so that I might drive you home.

10. Had she been a man she might have been described as a bright young man of business.

40. Translate these sentences into English, using can or may.

1. Неужели это Джим Стирфорс? Он совсем старик, седой и сутулый! 2. Я думаю,

она»не захотела со мной разговаривать. – Я бы так не думала. Может быть, она вас не

заметила 3. Не может быть, чтобы он обманул их, он честный человек. 4. И ты не мог

догадаться, куда я положила деньги? 5. Может, он и знает об этом, а не хочет сказать нам. 6.

Не может быть, чтобы она не нашла вашего дома. Я сама дала ей ваш адрес. 7. Неужели

ребенок все еще спит? Вам давно пора его разбудить, 8. Вы могли бы сказать мне об этом

вчера! 9. Я бы с удовольствием пришел, но, возможно, я буду занят. 10. Может быть, это

правда, а может, нет. П. Не могли бы вы одолжить мне 3 рубля до завтра? 12. Я позвоню ему,

возможно, он не знает, что случилось. 13. Вам придется поторопиться, или вы можете

опоздать. 14. Я сделаю все, что могу, чтобы помочь вам. 15. Куда бы это он мог уйти? 16. Вы

могли бы сделать это сами, вы просто не попытались. 17, Подойди поближе, чтобы я мог

лучше тебя рассмотреть. 18, Вы можете его узнать по фотографии? 19. Не моху себе

представить, что из этого может получиться. 20. Возможно, новость уже всем известна. 21. Не

может быть, чтобы он знал об этом. Он вел бы себя иначе. 22. Кто бы это мог сказать такую

вещь? 23. Он, возможно, им все уже рассказал. 24. Подожди, пока он придет. Может быть, он

разъяснит нам, в чем дело.

must

41. Comment on the meaning of the verb must. Translate the sentences into

Russian;

1. Old age must lean on something, 2. A man must stand up for his rights. 3. You mustn't

think it's so very easy. 4. Must it be done before tomorrow? 5. She must work from morning till night

to earn her living, 6. One must have a rest after a day of hard work. 7. The only thing he knew for

certain was that he must not meet Antonia. 8. You are right, I mustn't stay here. 9. You must be

reasonable, Mr. Higgins; really you must. 10. Give him something to eat. He must be hungry. 11.

That fellow must be made of steel. He's never tired. 12. It's quite a charming letter. Must have taken

the poor young man an hour to write it. 13. He must be quite old by now. 14. You must have

frightened her. 15. That fellow has seen and felt ten times as much as I, although he must be ten

years younger. 16.1 felt that before long my secret must be known. 17.1 hear somebody's steps on

the stairs. She must be coming! 18. Judging from the books and papers on his writing-table he must

have been working for several hours.

42. Translate the following sentences Into English:

Note: Remember that must in the meaning of supposition is not used in the negative.

1. Там, должно быть, никого нет. 2. Он, должно быть, ничего не понял и обиделся. 3.

Она, наверное, не помнит, что обещала принести нам карту Москвы, 4. Вы, по всей

вероятности, не знали, что они переехали в один из пригородов Лондона. 5. Она, наверное,

оставила дверь незапертой. 6. Вы, наверное, не встречали такого забавного мальчишки, как

наш Тим. 7. Вам, должно быть, нелегко этому поверить. 8. Дети, должно быть, не заметили,

что уже стемнело. 9. Он, наверняка, ничего об этом не знает. 10. Она, наверное, совсем

неопытна в переводе медицинских статей с английского на русский. 11. Это, должно быть,

кажется вам невероятным, но это факт. 12. Он, должно быть, не узнал вас в толпе.

43. Change the following sentences from Active into Passive:

1. You must take this medicine regularly. 2. Students must do homework in time. 3. We can

win peace. War is not inevitable. 4. You may put the book on the upper shelf. 5. You may allow the

children to go for a walk. 6. We must discuss the matter not later than tomorrow. 7. Nobody can do it

without your help. 8. We must look into the matter. 9. You mustn't take the magazine away. 10. You

must post the letter as soon as you have written it. 11. May I take the books and papers away? 12. I

must pay for the dinner. 13. You must work for success, 14. You can't describe it. One must just see

it.

44. Fill in the blanks with the verbs can, may or must:

1. I have forgotten my own language and ... speak nothing but yours. 2, We ... go somewhere.

We ... not wander about for ever. 3. But I think you ... have told us this half an hour ago! 4. You ...

see much of interest there. 5. I did not hear him return to the room. I... have been asleep. 6. You ...

have mistaken him, my dear. He ... not have intended to say that. 7. It seemed possible they ... return.

8. It.. not have happened at Ainswick. 9. No good looking back; things happen as they .... 10. To be

ashamed of his own father is perhaps the bitterest experience a young man ... go through. 11. How ...

you let things slide like that, Dick? 12.1 think you ... be glad of some coffee before you start back to

your hotel. It's such a cold night. 13. It was known – whispered among the old, discussed among

the young – that the family pride ... soon receive a blow. 14. And though he undressed and got into

bed he ... not sleep. 15. You ... not go out so late at night. 16.1 think it... happen sooner or later.

17.1... come tonight, ... I not? 18. Somebody is knocking at the door. It... be John. – It ... not be

John. It's too early for him to be back. 19.1 don't know for certain, but he ... have been a sailor in his