Study the following examples. Translate them into Russian. Use the same constructions in sentences of your own

1. I couldn't get him to do his work properly. 2. She couldn't have him waste his time. 3. You can have him read the book at least. 4. She wondered if she would ever be able to get him to acknowledge his defeat. 5. The teacher had him answer the questions in. writing. 6. She won't have anybody cross her. 7. He got his sister to do the cooking and cleaning for him. 8. You will never get him to admit a mistake.

9. Paraphrase so as to use the modal verb would. Make other neces­sary changes.

Model: She always insisted on having things her own way. She would have things her own way.


1. I told her to listen but she said that she didn't care to, 2. She didn't give me her address though I had asked her to several times. 3. It's just like him to spoil the fun with his silly remarks and flat jokes. 4. The girl insisted on wearing a light coat though her mother had told her to put on some­thing warmer. 5. We told her that we would be coming over to her help with the packing, but she didn't even want to hear of it. 6. Though everybody was dead tired she kept on asking her questions. 7. He is not the kind of man to stir a finger to help.

10. Note the effect of up and out on the meaning of the verb. Trans­late the sentences into Russian. Give your own examples.

A. 1. She looked up and smiled. 2. The news made me sit up. 3. Now, you're making up stories again! 4. What time do you get up on Sundays? 5. You mustn't stay up for me. 6. She has her own ideas about bringing up children. 7. He's a very light sleeper. He'll wake up at the slightest noise. 8. She was in the kitchen washing up. 9. He always turns up like a bad penny. 10. He hardly ever shows up nowadays.

B. 1. She felt terribly ill. A cold sweat broke out on her forehead and her hands were clammy. 2. The war broke out and for many years he was separated from his family. 3. I can't make out what he means. There seems to be little log­ic in what he's saying. 4. She was put out by the remark. 6. You could have brought out the difference a little more clearly. 6. I can't supply you with a ready answer. You'll have to find out things for yourself.


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