Task 1. State the type of the nominal clause. (6 points)
1. It was desirable that Denis should quote ancient authors in his new book.
2. It looked a) as though he were going to make sure b) that his wife and Skelton should not again be left alone. a) b) 3. The question was who will be in charge of the hospital.
4. What he told the police nobody knew.
5. That they might have met without ill consequence is perhaps possible.
Task 2. Insert the right word in the nominal clauses. (8 points)
1. People are they think they are. 2. I tried to decide I wanted most: the meal or sleep. 3. Nobody will believe it’s true. 4. Tom has returned from his business trip is a lie. 5. Don’t worry! I will do I can. 6. she suggests is always taken into account. 7. It has been proved he stole the painting. 8. I should have been there came as a great surprise to me.
Task 3. Translate into English. (6 points)
1. Кто не работает, тот и не ест. Translation: 2. Мне не известно, что с ним случилось. Translation: 3. Вопрос в том, что сейчас делает ваш босс. Translation: 4. Отвратительно, что он использует ненормативную лексику (foul language). Translation: 5. Ты не понимаешь, что происходит. Translation: 6. Это как раз то, что я собираюсь сделать. Translation:
LEVEL B (20 points)
Task 1. State the type of the nominal clause. (6 points)
1. a) What we do not know at the moment is b) why the accident happened. a) b) 2. David hoped the matter could be avoided.
3. The puzzle is where they can get the money.
4. That he was arriving that afternoon must have been forgotten.
5. She knows that God will never abandon her.
Task 2. Insert the right word in the nominal clauses. (8 points)
1. Nobody knows he is like. 2. she is I don’t know. 3. That is counts in the long run. 4. Tom was already working on his course paper sounded surprising. 5. We fully believe she speaks the truth. 6. you should do will be explained to you tomorrow. 7. was the first to answer at the exam was obvious. 8. It seemed strange he should know all about this matter.
Task 3. Translate into English. (6 points)
1. Я чувствую, что здесь что-то не так. Translation: 2. Я не думаю, что это так сложно. Translation: 3. Проблема в том, что вы не хотите меня понять. Translation: 4. Не удивительно, что он разозлился. Translation: 5. Что он имел в виду, осталось невыясненным. Translation: 6. Дэвид не подозревал, что его преследуют. Translation: