Indefinite pronouns

Exercise 17 p. 45. Supply some or no. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. I have ... friends living in St.Petersburg. 2. There is ... wine left in the bottle. 3. He found ... new expressions in the book. 4. We have heard ... news that might interest you. 5. The hall was full, so she could find ... vacant seat. 6. They told me ... strange story. 7. ... flowers can be found far up north.

Exercise 18 p. 45. Answer the following questions: a) in the affirmative (using some or one); b) in the negative (using no, not any, not a, or none).

1. Has he many books on this subject? 2. Is there enough gasoline in the tank? 3. Have they noticed any changes? 4. Have you got any money on you? 5. Did they touch upon any new problem? 6. Is there a letter for me? 7. Were many questions left unanswered?

Exercise 19 p. 45. Insert some, any, no, not any or none.

1. Put ... sugar in your tea, there is ... (sugar) in it. 2. I see ... cucumbers in the salad. Why haven't you added ... (cucumbers)? — I had ... time to go and buy ... .3. Have ... jam, it is very good. — No, thanks, I don't want .... I take ... (jam) with my tea. 4. Was there ... cause for complaint? — No, there was.... (Yes, there was ... .) 5. He took out ... strange instrument from his bag. 6. I can do it without ... outside help. 7. Did ... student answer better than he? — ... did. 8. The formula is too clear to allow ... misinterpretation. 9. Have ... more ice-cream. — Thanks, ... more for me. (I don't want ... more.)

Exercise 20 p. 46. Translate into English. (Dictation-translation.)

1. Если есть какие-нибудь вопросы, задавайте их в письменном виде. 2. Он рассказал нам несколько анекдотов. 3. Давайте встретимся в какой-нибудь другой день. В среду у меня совсем не будет времени. 4. У нас есть масло? — Да, немного осталось (нет, нету). 5. На нем была какая-то смешная шляпа. 6. Я вижу какое-то аппетитное блюдо на столе; давайте попробуем. 7. По-моему, я уже это видел в каком-то фильме. — Нет, вы ошибаетесь, никакого фильма на эту тему не было. 8. Есть ли какая-нибудь разница между ними? — Я не вижу никакой (разницы) и думаю, что ее и нет. 9. Я думаю, он сможет сделать такой доклад без особой подготовки. 10. Я слишком мало с этим знаком, чтобы высказать какое-то определенное мнение.

Exercise 21 p. 46. Supply the appropriate pronoun out of those given in brackets. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. What book shall I bring you? — ... you like. (some, any) 2. Is there ... other choice? (any, no) 3. He can answer ... question on the subject. (some, any, no) 4. I can answer now only ... questions on the subject. (some, any, no) 5. ... doctor will tell you that it is harmful to your health. (no, any) 6. Can we have ... milk? (any, some) 7. Would you like me to give you ... additional proof? (any, some) 8. Is ... additional proof necessary? (any, some) 9. Why are ... people so boring? (any, some) 10. Will you have ... more tea? — Thank you. (any, no, some) 11. Will you have ... more tea? You've had only one cup. (any, no, some) 12. Will you have ... more tea, Charles? I think you've had more than is good for you. (any, no, some) 13. What material do you need? — ... that is available (some, any) 14. Shall I help you to ... fruit? (any, some) 15. Were there ... objections? (any, some, no)

Exercise 22 p. 46. Insert some, any, no, none or compound pronouns.

1. If you have ... against me, speak out. 2. There is ... familiar in his voice. 3. The scientist was in ... need of an interpreter. 4. Is ... the matter with you? — ... is the matter. 5. Get off at the next stop and there ... will show you the way (ask ... to show you the way). 6. If you need ... money, you must get ... out of savings bank; there is hardly ... in the house. 7. We looked for the man, but there was ... around. 8. We looked for a taxi, but there was ... around. 9. If ... interesting should turn up, we shall take ourselves to the movie for want of ... better. 10. Should ... interesting turn up, give me a ring at once. 11. Do you have ... idea of what it is going to be? — ... whatsoever. 12. You are expecting ... to call, aren't you? 13. You are not expecting ... to call, are you? 14. You are expecting ... to call, are you? 15. Why the crowd? Has ... happened?

Exercise 23 p. 47. Translate into English paying attention to the use of some, any, no and their derivatives.

1. Я вижу какую-то записку на нашем столе. Что, кто-нибудь заходил? 2. Вряд ли есть что-нибудь, чего он не видел. Его ничем не удивить. Разве что у вас есть что-нибудь особенное. 3. По-моему, в брошюре есть кое-какие опечатки. Вы не заметили? — Я пока ничего не заметил. 4. Я ничего не могу вам сказать. Спросите кого-нибудь еще. 5. Я не вижу ничего подходящего для себя на витрине; не можете ли вы показать мне что-нибудь еще? •— К сожалению, ничего больше не могу вам сейчас предложить. Зайдите в любой день на следующей неделе. 6. Неужели он вам ничего не рассказал? А ему есть что порассказать, Я думаю, что он за это время повидал больше, чем любой из нас. 7. Никто мне ничего не говорит. Может быть, вы мне что-нибудь скажете? 8. Я вижу чей-то мокрый зонтик в передней. Кто-нибудь пришел? 9. Не даст ли мне кто-нибудь из вас свои конспекты? 10. Не хотите ли еще пирога? — Спасибо, но я больше не хочу. 11. Разве не было другого выхода? — Абсолютно никакого. 12. Возьмите чьи угодно записи и просмотрите лекции, которые, вы пропустили. 13. Удивляюсь, как это некоторые могут так пренебрегать своими обязанностями. 14. Я слишком устал, чтобы заниматься сейчас чем-нибудь серьезным. 15. Необходимо предпринять какие-то срочные меры. Дальнейшее промедление недопустимо.

Exercise 24 p. 47. Insert any, every or compound pronouns.

1. He comes here ... day. You can find him in ... time between 9 arid 6. 2. I told you ... I had to tell, there is hardly ... to add. 3. I would give ... to know ... that is worth knowing. 4. I would give ... I have in exchange for ... that might save his life. 5. This was a small town, where ... could tell you ... about ... .6. Don't bother about the colour. You can buy her a jersey of ... colour. She has a perfect complexion and ... colour becomes her. 7. ... driver should strictly observe traffic regulations; ... driver who violates the regulations in the slightest degree is sure to get into trouble.

Exercise 25 p. 47. Insert every, each or either or compound pronouns.

1. … day he comes here, and ...time he asks me the same questions. 2. … side of the cube is equal to … other. 3. There was a huge building on ... side of the square, … having a massive arched gate. 4. There were huge buildings on … side of the street and ... had rows of balconies as its only decoration. 5. Which would you prefer, the Webster or the Oxford dictionary? -- … will do. Thank you. 6. We shall get books for ... and give a copy to ... . 7. He shook hands and had a few minutes' talk with … of us. 8. The men and women were coming from the vineyard, … two of them carrying a basket of grapes. 9. The sisters were coming from the vineyard, ...of the two carrying a basket of grapes.

Exercise 26 p. 48. Translate into English.

1. Каждую минуту мальчик вскакивал и выглядывал в окно. 2. Мы ждем его с минуты на минуту. 3. Каждое крыло коттеджа заканчивалось верандой. 4. Я помню каждый дом на нашей улице. 5. В общежитии были отдельные комнаты для каждых трех-четырех студентов, а каждый аспирант имел отдельную комнату. 6. Двое из них не смогли прийти, но каждый имел серьезную причину. 7. Они осматривали каждый экспонат в музее с большим интересом. 8. В этом магазине большой выбор обуви любых размеров. 9. Вы всегда можете заказать здесь обувь любого фасона. 10. В гостинице есть две свободные комнаты; можете занять любую.

Exercise 27 p. 48. Insert both, either or neither.

1. There is a forest of fine oak-trees on ... bank (banks) of the river. 2. … were present, … was helpful. 3. The man carried a suit-case in ... hand. 4. … his hands being busy, he greeted me with a nod. 5. … of the two could sing. 6. … of them was (were) of the same opinion. 7. You may take ... of the two, but not … . — I will take ... or ... .

Exercise 28 p. 48. Translate into English.

1. В каждом конце коридора была дверь. 2. Он знает оба языка, по ни одного как следует, хотя в случае необходимости может объясниться на любом из них. 3. У меня было три вазы. Одна из них разбилась, а она была мне дороже любой из оставшихся. 4. Какую мне взять книгу, я не читал ни ту, ни другую. — Возьмите любую, обе интересные. 5. Мне нравятся оба сорта яблок. Я, пожалуй, возьму .немного того и другого.

Exercise 29 p. 48. Supply the appropriate word out of those given in brackets.

1. Will you kindly give me ... number of the magazine? (another, the other) 2. They have corresponded for a long time, but neither of them has seen even a photo of … . (another, the other) 3. The cub would lap milk, but refused аll ... food. (other, the other) 4. This one is the strongest and the most cunning of all ... cubs in the litter, (other, the other). 5. There were many people on the beach; some were bathing, ... basking in the sun. (others, the others) 6. Two of the company left, ... stayed for the night. (others, the others) 7. I see only five copies here. Where are ... ones? (the other, the others) 8. I have lost my fountain-pen. I must buy .... (another, other) 9. I can give you only this dictionary, I have got no ... . (another, other)

Exercise 30 p. 49. Translate into English.

l. Пришлось переправляться вброд: другой дороги не было. 2. Если вам не нравится этот портфель, я могу вам предложить другой. 3. Они были похожи как две капли воды, только один был немного выше другого. 4. В лагере осталось дежурить несколько пионеров. Одни готовили пищу, другие расчищали дорожки. 5. В комнату вошли двое. Одного я никогда не видел, лицо другого показалось мне знакомым. 6. Он попросил еще порцию салата. 7. Когда увидишь остальных, напомни им о нашем уговоре.

Exercise 31 p. 49. Fill in the blanks with all (all the) or whole (the whole of)

1. ... progressive mankind is fighting for peace ... over the world. 4. ... must be done to prevent .war. 5. ... are interested in the solution of this problem. 6. I put … blame upon myself. 7. ... city is being reconstructed. 8. He spilt … milk. 9. ... ground was covered with snow. 10. Lomonosov devoted … his life to the development of Russian science.

Exercise 34 p 50. Translate into English. (Dictation-translation.)

1. Все мы делаем ошибки, когда учимся. 2. Когда были доставлены все эти сведения? 3. Все его сведения поступали вовремя, и каждое подтверждалось фактами. 4. Весь зал бурно аплодировал. 5. Он, по-видимому, выдумал всю эту историю с начала до конца. 6. Каждый его довод звучал убедительно. 7. Не весь снег еще растаял. 8. Все стены зала были увешаны старинным оружием. 9. Вся книга была разорвана. 10. У нас есть все основания не соглашаться с этим.

Exercise 35 p. 50. Insert many, much, little or few.

1. ... was said but ... done. 2. Say ... and do ... .3. Very ... people know about it. 4. He knows ... , but the ... he knows he knows well. 5. He is a man of ... words. 6. ... heard about the book, but ... read it. 7. ... is spoken about it, but ... believe it. 8. The forces were unequal, they were ... , we were ... . 9. We shan't get all into the car. We are one too ... . 10. He has very ... knowledge of the matter. 11. There isn't ... harm in it.

Exercise 36 p. 50. Supply the appropriate word out of those given in brackets,

1. A good speaker can say much in ... words. (few, a few) 2. Could you describe the situation in ... words? (few, a few) 3. Why do you eat so ...? Try ... of everything. (little, a little) 4. The street looked almost deserted. There were ... people in it. (few, a few) 5. I have only ... things left undone, (few, a few). 6. He takes very ... trouble with his work. (little, a little) 7. It has given me not ... trouble. (little, a little) 8. ... did I know what was in store for me! (little, a little) 9. ... are as capable at languages as he is. (few, a few) 10. Do you know the English language? — Just ... (little, a little). 11. Are there many mistakes in my translation? — Quite ... (few, a few).

Exercise 37 p. 50. Complete the following using many, much, few or little in the required degree of comparison.

1. He knows ... , but he knows ... than you. 2. He knows ... than you, but it doesn't mean that he knows ... . 3 ... read it, still ... understood. 4. We need no ... than five days to complete the work. 5. ... were present; much ... than you can imagine. 6. The instrument is very sensitive, the ... noise affects its work. 7. The food did not look appetizing, to say ... of it. 8. There were ... objections to the plan, but ... part of it was approved of. 9. I can't do ... for you, this is ... I can do, and I think it's ... than we bargained for. 10. Take this road, it has … turns.

Exercise 38 p. 51. Analyse the word one in the following sentences.

1. One should not neglect one's duty. 2. There is only one way to do it. 3. She made the two rooms into one large one. 4. I felt for many days like one in a dream. 5. No one man is equal to the task. 6. The year was one of great scientific achievements. 7. The difference between a good walker and a bad one is that one walks with his heart and the other with his feet. 8. Five penny stamps and three twopenny-halfpenny ones, please. 9. One hardly knows what to suggest under the circumstances.

Exercise 39 p. 51. Use one or ones instead of the nouns in bold type where possible. Make other changes if necessary.

1. I did not take the book for any special reason. I simply took the first book I chanced to look upon. 2. These cherries are too sour. Haven't you got sweeter cherries? 3. My skis may be too. small for you. Better take George's skis. 4. This copy is torn. Bring me another copy. 5. His boots are ready. — And what about my boots? 6. Which is my glass here? — Take the glass that is nearest to you. 7. There are two vacant tables over there. Which table will you occupy? 8. Are there any letters for me? —There are three letters. 9. We should not have taken this wireless. It seems to me that wireless was better. 10. She loves the boy as if he were her own child. 11. I have had enough soup. Give me no more soup. 12. This time the news is better than the news you brought us before.

Exercise 40 p. 51. Fill in no, no one or none.

1. I have invited all of them, but ... have (has) come. 2. There is ... doubt that you will cope with this work. 3. ... are so blind as those who won't see. 4. That is ... business of yours. 5. ... was (were) able to understand what he meant. 6. An accident happened, but ... great harm was done, ... lives were lost. 7. We shall spare ... efforts to achieve our aim.

Exercise 41 p. 51. Make the sentences negative without changing the form of the verb but making all other necessary changes.

I. I know both of them. 2. All of us know the way to the village. 3. Anyone will tell you this. 4. I think either of you is able to do it. 5. Have you any interesting books to read? —Yes, I have some. 6. Each of the students has already bought the latest issue of the magazine. 7. Both the friends enjoyed the play.

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