grammar

You are going to read an extract (1) from an article on the importance of grammar by David Crystal. A Answer the question and provide at least one argument for your opinion: How do the following two extracts (2 and 3) from fiction add to the aspects of importance David Crystal attaches to grammar? B Speculate: What details about the characters’ backgrounds are revealed through the grammar they use? What might be the reasons behind these characters’ substandard grammar? What images are created by the authors through the means of language? C Edit: Rewrite the extracts (2 and 3) correcting the grammar in them to mee…

For questions 1-5, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the grammar structure given in brackets. You must use the given number of words to reword each sentence, including the grammar structure indicated. Each correct answer earns you 2 points. Did you know? Задания на перефразирование — очень частые гости и на олимпиадах, и на международных экзаменах. Делая transformations, необходимо быть очень внимательными:  максимально сохранять исходное значение предложения не делать изменений там, где можно обойтись без них  следить, ч…

Match two halves of the sentences below. There is one extra letter you do not need to use. Eаch correct аnswer eаrns you 1 point. Beginnings The Chess World Championship is one of the most anticipated events in the world of professional chess, Yet, every championship is surrounded by controversy, This year’s event sparked debate when the reigning champion unexpectedly withdrew, For journalists covering the championship, the challenge is not just reporting moves…

Paraphrase the underlined parts of the sentences without changing their meaning. Use Modal verbs, phrases and constructions with the Verbals. Нажмите на предложение, чтобы увидеть ответ и сравнить со своим. Note: в официальных ключах была пометка 'Possible answers' — это означает, что ваш ответ может отличаться от предложенного, но быть, тем не менее, правильным. Ann saw them. I’M SURE SHE TOLD YOU about it. She must have told you NOBODY KNEW how he would react to the news. There was no knowing/telling IT…

For questions 1–10 read the text below. Choose the correct option from the brackets. Type your answer into the gap. Each correct answer earns you 1 point. Выбрать другое задание

You are going to read an extract of an article on society. For questions 1-5, read the text and match two halves of the sentences below. There is one extra half you do not need to use. The beginnings of the sentences follow the same order as the full sentences in the original text. Beginnings Many nations today practice some form of pluralism, which usually rests In Switzerland, for instance, the three major ethnic groups are concentrated In some countries competing groups have difficulty arriving When the country of Yugoslavia was forme…

Match two halves of the sentences below. There is one extra letter you do not need to use. Eаch correct аnswer eаrns you 1 point. Beginnings The Chess World Championship is one of the most anticipated events in the world of professional chess, Yet, every championship is surrounded by controversy, This year’s event sparked debate when the reigning champion unexpectedly withdrew, For journalists covering the championship, the challenge is not just reporting moves…

You are going to read an extract of an article on society. For questions 1-5, read the text and match two halves of the sentences below. There is one extra half you do not need to use. The beginnings of the sentences follow the same order as the full sentences in the original text. Beginnings Many nations today practice some form of pluralism, which usually rests In Switzerland, for instance, the three major ethnic groups are concentrated In some countries competing groups have difficulty arriving…