IV. PREDICATIVE COMPLEXES AS DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE SENTENCE
Part I. Test Your Knowledge Part II. Train Your Competence Part III. Test Your Competence

PART II. Train Your Competence

SAMPLE TEST
(45 points)

Task 1. Study the sentences below and answer the questions with one of them (type the letter(s) only). If you are to give more than one answer, give them in alphabetic order. (14 points)

1. In which sentences is there a direct object?
This remark is rather silly!
Do you have a spare pen?
Do me a favour, please!
They chose Jane head of the committee.
You cannot rely on him in this tricky matter.
This bag costs 50 pounds.
Give us another chance, please!
I didn’t see him at work yesterday.
I am feeling hungry.
Rob was simply born lucky.
He considered it his duty to call the police.
At last we have made it.

2. In which sentences is there an indirect object?
This remark is rather silly!
Do you have a spare pen?
Do me a favour, please!
They chose Jane head of the committee.
You cannot rely on him in this tricky matter.
This bag costs 50 pounds.
Give us another chance, please!
I didn’t see him at work yesterday.
I am feeling hungry.
Rob was simply born lucky.
He considered it his duty to call the police.
At last we have made it.

3. In which sentence is there a prepositional object?
This remark is rather silly!
Do you have a spare pen?
Do me a favour, please!
They chose Jane head of the committee.
You cannot rely on him in this tricky matter.
This bag costs 50 pounds.
Give us another chance, please!
I didn’t see him at work yesterday.
I am feeling hungry.
Rob was simply born lucky.
He considered it his duty to call the police.
At last we have made it.

4. In which sentence is there an impersonal (empty) object?
This remark is rather silly!
Do you have a spare pen?
Do me a favour, please!
They chose Jane head of the committee.
You cannot rely on him in this tricky matter.
This bag costs 50 pounds.
Give us another chance, please!
I didn’t see him at work yesterday.
I am feeling hungry.
Rob was simply born lucky.
He considered it his duty to call the police.
At last we have made it.

5. In which sentence is there an introductory object?
This remark is rather silly!
Do you have a spare pen?
Do me a favour, please!
They chose Jane head of the committee.
You cannot rely on him in this tricky matter.
This bag costs 50 pounds.
Give us another chance, please!
I didn’t see him at work yesterday.
I am feeling hungry.
Rob was simply born lucky.
He considered it his duty to call the police.
At last we have made it.

6. In which sentences is there a subject complement?
This remark is rather silly!
Do you have a spare pen?
Do me a favour, please!
They chose Jane head of the committee.
You cannot rely on him in this tricky matter.
This bag costs 50 pounds.
Give us another chance, please!
I didn’t see him at work yesterday.
I am feeling hungry.
Rob was simply born lucky.
He considered it his duty to call the police.
At last we have made it.

7. In which sentence is there a predicate complement?
This remark is rather silly!
Do you have a spare pen?
Do me a favour, please!
They chose Jane head of the committee.
You cannot rely on him in this tricky matter.
This bag costs 50 pounds.
Give us another chance, please!
I didn’t see him at work yesterday.
I am feeling hungry.
Rob was simply born lucky.
He considered it his duty to call the police.
At last we have made it.

8. In which sentence is there an object complement?
This remark is rather silly!
Do you have a spare pen?
Do me a favour, please!
They chose Jane head of the committee.
You cannot rely on him in this tricky matter.
This bag costs 50 pounds.
Give us another chance, please!
I didn’t see him at work yesterday.
I am feeling hungry.
Rob was simply born lucky.
He considered it his duty to call the police.
At last we have made it.

Task 2. Pick the best version of the sentence (type the letter only). (6 points)

1.
I gave to him my copy of the book.
I gave him my copy of the book.
I gave my copy of the book him.

2.
I can prove you that you are wrong!
I can prove that you are wrong to you!
I can prove to you that you are wrong.

3.
Sorry, I didn’t mean offending you.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to offending you.

4.
He made it clear that he wasn’t interested in the offer.
He made clear that he wasn’t interested in the offer.
He made that he wasn’t interested in the offer clear.

5.
I see him not understanding me.
I see him not to understand me.
I see that he doesn’t understand me.

6.
I will never forget to see him in Barcelona last summer.
I will never forget to seeing him in Barcelona last summer.
I will never forget seeing him in Barcelona last summer.

Task 3. Supply the appropriate prepositions where necessary to complete the following sentences. (10 points)

1. Explain me what it is all about.
2. I can’t prove 1) him that he is mistaken – he won't listen 2) me.
3. Announce them what you think necessary.
4. Don’t impose 1) your opinions 2) others.
5. Dictate 1) the secretary 2) the letter you want to send 3) them.
6. Distribute the tourists the booklets I gave you.

Task 4. Translate the following into English paying attention to the parts underlined. (15 points)

1. Джек похож на своего отца.
Translation:

2. Ты уверен, что масло свежее? Мне кажется, оно прогорклое (rancid) на вкус. Да и молоко уже прокисло.
Translation:

3. Я нахожу очень удобным проживание в двух шагах от работы.
Translation:

4. Мы заплатили им эти деньги.
Translation:

5. Этот огромный зал вмещает (seats) 2500 человек.
Translation:

6. Он умер героической смертью.
Translation:

7. Я передал свои водительские права полицейскому (police officer).
Translation:

8. Том выкрасил дверь в зеленый цвет.
Translation:

9. Профессор продемонстрировал аудитории результаты своих исследований.
Translation:

10. С меня хватит.
Translation:

11. Он женился молодым.
Translation:

12. Ее рука лежала на подлокотнике кресла.
Translation: