1.1.14. Complete the following sentences using correct forms of be: 1. Jack almost certain of it. 2. We... not quite sure of it. 3. She... undecided how to refuse. 4. We...…
1.1.14. Complete the following sentences using correct forms of be: 1. Jack almost certain of it. 2. We... not quite sure of it. 3. She... undecided how to refuse. 4. We... uncertain about what to do. 5. I... always careful about whom to deal with. 6. Your project... sure to succeed. -To succeed? On the contrary, it... certain to fail! 7. They... undecided how to cancel the appointment. 8. The result... too doubtful to be sure of it. 9. The weather... not very good today. It... sure to rain. 10. My friends... sure to do all the assignments. 11. Robert and I... undecided whether to work or to have fun
Вот решения с подробными объяснениями. Задача — поставить форму глагола to be (am/are/is) в зависимой от подлежащего позиции и использовать правильное прилагательное в связке.
Правило (кратко): в таких предложениях выполняется связка “be” + прилагательное, которое описывает отношение говорящего к ситуации. Форма "to be" зависит от числа и лица подлежащего:
- I → am
- you/we/they → are
- he/she/it/Name → is
- Jack is almost certain of it.
- Обоснование: Jack — единственное число, третье лицо. Используем is.
- We are not quite sure of it.
- Мы/We — множественное число. Используем are.
- She is undecided how to refuse.
- She — она, единственное число. Используем is.
- We are uncertain about what to do.
- We — множественное число. Используем are.
- I am always careful about whom to deal with.
- I — первое лицо, ед. число. Используем am.
- Your project is sure to succeed.
Your project — единичное; используем is. “sure to” означает, что носят позитивный прогноз: проект наверняка добьётся успеха.
To succeed? On the contrary, it is certain to fail!
Здесь тоже подлежащее “it” (неявно about the project), снова единственное число: используем is. Полная форма: "To succeed? On the contrary, it is certain to fail!"
- They are undecided how to cancel the appointment.
- They — множественное число. Используем are.
- The result is too doubtful to be sure of it.
- The result — единственное число. Используем is.
- The weather is not very good today. It is sure to rain.
- The weather — союзное существительное в единственном числе. Используем is. Затем повторяем с местоимением It: It is sure to rain.
- My friends are sure to do all the assignments.
- My friends — множество, поэтому are.
- Robert and I are undecided whether to work or to have fun.
- “Robert and I” — две личности, форма множественного числа: are.
Итоговый набор заполненных предложений:
- Jack is almost certain of it.
- We are not quite sure of it.
- She is undecided how to refuse.
- We are uncertain about what to do.
- I am always careful about whom to deal with.
- Your project is sure to succeed.
- To succeed? On the contrary, it is certain to fail!
- They are undecided how to cancel the appointment.
- The result is too doubtful to be sure of it.
- The weather is not very good today. It is sure to rain.
- My friends are sure to do all the assignments.
- Robert and I are undecided whether to work or to have fun.
Если хочешь, могу добавить краткие заметки по каждому прилагательному (certain, sure, undecided, uncertain, careful, doubtful) и объяснить их оттенки смысла.
Обсуждение
4 сообщенияAnswer 1.Are you sure whether to go out tonight? 2. Are you sure where to go? 3. If the film is very popular are you sure to like it too? 4. Are you always careful about everything? 5. Are you always careful not to say anything wrong? 6. Are you a good student? Are you certain to do all assignments in time? 7. Are you always certain how to refuse?
Вот ответы на вопросы. При ответе можно использовать краткие утвердительные или отрицательные формы, а также обосновать свое мнение, где это необходимо.
Are you sure whether to go out tonight?
- Yes, I am sure that going out tonight would be a great idea. (Да, я уверен, что выйти сегодня вечером будет отличной идеей.)
- No, I am not sure; I need to think about it. (Нет, я не уверен; мне нужно об этом подумать.)
Are you sure where to go?
- Yes, I am sure that we should go to the new café downtown. (Да, я уверен, что мы должны пойти в новое кафе в центре города.)
- No, I am not sure where to go; I have a few options. (Нет, я не уверен, куда идти; у меня есть несколько вариантов.)
If the film is very popular are you sure to like it too?
- Yes, I am sure to like it because I generally enjoy popular films. (Да, я уверен, что понравится, потому что обычно мне нравятся популярные фильмы.)
- No, I am not sure; sometimes popular films are not to my taste. (Нет, не уверен; иногда популярные фильмы мне не нравятся.)
Are you always careful about everything?
- Yes, I try to be careful about everything I do. (Да, я стараюсь быть осторожным во всем, что делаю.)
- No, I am not always careful; sometimes I make mistakes. (Нет, я не всегда осторожен; иногда я допускаю ошибки.)
Are you always careful not to say anything wrong?
- Yes, I am always careful not to say anything wrong, especially in important situations. (Да, я всегда осторожен, чтобы ничего не сказать не так, особенно в важных ситуациях.)
- No, I sometimes slip up and say the wrong thing. (Нет, иногда я оговариваюсь и говорю что-то не то.)
Are you a good student? Are you certain to do all assignments in time?
- Yes, I consider myself a good student, and I am certain to do all assignments in time. (Да, я считаю себя хорошим студентом и уверен, что выполню все задания вовремя.)
- I am trying to be a good student, but I am not always certain to do all assignments in time. (Я стараюсь быть хорошим студентом, но не всегда уверен, что выполню все задания вовремя.)
Are you always certain how to refuse?
- Yes, I am generally certain about how to refuse politely. (Да, я, как правило, уверен, как вежливо отказать.)
- No, I am not always certain; sometimes I'm unsure how to say no without offending someone. (Нет, я не всегда уверен; иногда не знаю, как отказать, чтобы не обидеть кого-то.)
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1.1.16. Respond according to the pattern: Pattern: Today you have an appointment with Mr. B. He is always very punctual. You say: He is sure to keep the appointment. Today you have an appointment with Mr. C. You are not sure to keep it because you are too busy. You say: I am undecided whether to keep my appointment or to cancel it. Your friend is always very particular about all his projects. You say: He is always careful about what to deal with. You are not sure whether the new project is good. You say: I am doubtful about the new project. I am doubtful whether it is good. 1. You think the new research project is not adequate. 2. You do not want to keep your today's appointment, but you aren't sure whether it is adequate. 3. The sky is gray and the sun is not shining. 4. The film is already very popular. Your friend is going to see it tonight. 5. You are very particular about your business partners. 6. You do not like your friend's idea. 7. You are uncertain about a new business project and don't want to make a business plan for it. 8. The directors of the company want to assign a new expert to the project, but no decision is made yet
Вот ответы в соответствии с предложенными примерами:
You think the new research project is not adequate.
- You say: I am doubtful about the new research project.
You do not want to keep your today's appointment, but you aren't sure whether it is adequate.
- You say: I am undecided whether to keep my appointment or to cancel it.
The sky is gray and the sun is not shining.
- You say: The weather is uncertain today.
The film is already very popular. Your friend is going to see it tonight.
- You say: He is sure to enjoy the popular film.
You are very particular about your business partners.
- You say: I am always careful about whom to work with.
You do not like your friend's idea.
- You say: I am uncertain about my friend's idea.
You are uncertain about a new business project and don't want to make a business plan for it.
- You say: I am doubtful about the new business project and don't want to create a plan.
The directors of the company want to assign a new expert to the project, but no decision is made yet.
- You say: They are undecided about assigning a new expert to the project.
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