Functions of the Verb to be
Exercise 34
The verb to be can be notional, auxiliary, linking and modal (be to). Name the function of the verb to be in the following sentences.
Example:
|
a) notional verb b) auxiliary verb |
c)modal verb d) linking verb |
I’m writing a letter.
Jane is ill. She wasn’t at school today. She has been in bed since last night.
“It is after one, isn’t it?” “ Yes, it is. It’s a quarter past.“
The Minister travelled to Glasgow where he was to open a factory the following day.
I’m about to leave for the station. The train leaves in twenty minutes.
The two leaders are to meet in Moscow.
7. Have you ever been to Britain? - Yes, I went to London two years ago.
8. This medicine is best taken after meals. It must be taken three times a
day.
9. Robert was going to pay for the glass when he noticed a small crack in it.
10. Has the weather been very wet?
11. Are you waiting for someone?
12. You are doing well.
13. A new London conference centre is to open soon.
14. There’ll be a big crowd here tonight.
15. The Olympic Games are to take place next year.
16. You are absolutely wrong.
Exercise 35
Consider the predicate in the following sentences. Distinguish between the auxiliary, linking, modal and full notional status of their finite verb. Translate into Russian.
She is getting restless.
We are to meet at the entrance at six.
When the famous actress appeared on the stage she was met with a tumultuous applause.
Very soon he will be getting promotion.
The face was familiar to me, but I don’t know the man.
The expedition is to start in a month.
Nothing is to be done.
She is going to have a bath.
They are certain to come in time.
10. Look! It is raining.
11.They are in the library now.
12. You are to pack your things and leave not later than three.
13. Last year you were a schoolboy, now you are a freshman.
14. He was taken aback and kept silent.
15. The tea party is a success.
The performance will be over at 8 p.m.
Exercise 36
Translate the following sentences from Russian into English. Use the verb to be in different functions.
Ткань была мягкой и шелковистой.
Становится сыро, пора возвращаться домой.
Премьер-министр должен отправиться в Париж с трехдневным визитом.
Я побывал в Австралии дважды.
Папа спит сейчас?
Мы шли домой, когда начался дождь.
Нева короче, чем Волга.
Обезьяны являются животными.
Она трудится как пчёлка. (to be as busy as a bee)
10. Моей младшей сестре уже четыре года. Она может одеваться сама.
11. Прошлым летом было много яблок.
12. Я буду в офисе в три часа после обеда.
13. Она должна была ждать нас в аэропорту.
The Verb to Have Present Indefinite Exercise 1
Complete the sentences. Use have or has.
Example:
We _____ grammar books.
W
ehave
grammar books.
I _____ a dictionary.
Kate _____ a blue pen. She _____ a blue notebook too.
You _____ pen in your pocket.
Bob _____ a notebook on his desk.
Anna and Bob _____ notebooks. They _____ pens too.
Samir is a student in our class. He _____ a red grammar book.
I _____ a grammar book. It _____ a red cover.
You and I are students. We _____ books on our desks.
Mike _____ a wallet in his pocket. Sara _____ a wallet in her purse.
10. Nadia isn’t in class today because she _____ the flu.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson _____ two daughters.