Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte do slovenčiny.

    19 That sounds interesting.
    4 She knew nothing about it.
    17 I spent an hour looking for it.
    13 Let's go shopping!
    1 What are you watching?
    8 We met several times.
    18 There's no need to worry.
    7 It was nice meeting you.
    15 He doesn't care about her.
    5 He tries hard to be the best.
    3 Tell him not to buy it.
    12 She never speaks to me.
    6 It'll be best to take a taxi.
    9 Is this your first time here?
    16 Shall we sit down?
    11 I'll pick you up at the airport.
    14 She keeps talking about it.
    2 Take a look at this!
    10 What time does your plane land?
    20 It feels great!

    Feel je cítiť alebo cítiť sa, ale možno ho použiť aj keď opisujeme, aký pocit niečo vyvoláva. Napr. It feels good. - Je to dobrý pocit., It feels cold. - Chladí to.

    Exercise 2

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    • Odpovedzte celou vetou kladne a potom záporne.

    9 Could he do it for us?
    3 Can they help us?
    8 Should I tell her?
    6 Will you be there?
    1 Are you hungry?
    10 Am I right?
    7 Do they agree?
    4 Have you got any money?
    2 Does he know?
    5 Is she coming too?

    Right znamená správny či správne. Možno ho ale tiež použiť v uisťovacích otázkach. Napr. Is that right? - Je to tak? či iba Right? - Že (áno)?

    Exercise 3

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    • Tvorte otázky. Pýtajte sa na zvýraznené slová.

    1 I'm watching the news.
    10 We got there at seven.
    3 They're going to arrange it.
    6 Only ten people came there.
    7 Bob broke his leg last week.
    9 He goes there twice a week.
    12 It's going to take a week.
    11 He's got no children.
    4 We'll meet on Wednesday.
    2 Frank is coming too.
    5 It costs twenty dollars.
    8 She's afraid of flying.

    Exercise 4

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    • Napíšte po anglicky celými slovami číselné údaje.

    1 on May 1st and 26th
    4 3,500
    3 246 people
    9 in the year 2015
    8 9,756,004
    2 He was 52nd.
    11 bus number 102
    10 in the 1980s
    6 0.05 seconds
    7 35,785
    12 phone number 670098883
    5 4.6,000,000
    13 Charles II and Henry VIII

    V písanej angličtine (hl. v novinách ap.) môžete často v kontexte súm a hodnôt naraziť na skratky K či k pre tisíce (z anglického kilo) a M či m pre milióny million. Napr. They spent $2.5M - “Utratili 2,5 milióna dolárov.”, It cost $15k. - “Stálo to 15 tisíc dolárov.” Podobne sa používa aj skratka B či bn pre miliardy (billion).

    Exercise 5

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    • Odpovedzte celou vetou podľa pomôcok.

    14 Did you travel by bus? no, hire a car
    11 Were there any problems? lots of
    13 When did you see him? last week
    1 How often does he exercise? 3x a week
    5 How much did it cost? 2000 dollars
    4 What are we going to do? ask them for help
    10 Did you have a good time? great time
    2 How many dogs does she have? 2 dogs
    9 What did you drink? only tea
    6 When is she coming back? on Friday
    12 What did she tell you? nothing
    7 What did they want? more money
    8 Did he cause any problems? no problems
    3 When did she come back? at 2 a.m.

    Sloveso hire možno v britskej angličtine použiť aj na človeka a vec. V americkej angličtine sa ale hire užíva len na pracovníkov. Na prenájom vecí (požičiavanie za peniaze) sa v USA užíva rent. Napr.: We rented a car. - Požičali sme si auto. ap.

    Exercise 6

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    • Tvorte vety opačného významu.

    9 They could help us.
    7 She's got a lot of friends.
    8 There were more people.
    3 I'm going to tell him.
    5 She doesn't like travelling.
    2 She should tell them.
    4 You should eat less meat.
    10 We'll be able to come.
    1 He speaks English.
    6 There's too much water.

    Exercise 7

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    • Tvorte oznamovacie vety v prítomnom, budúcom a jednoduchom minulom čase.

    4 we, meet, on the bus
    7 we, spend weekends abroad
    9 he, not like the food
    3 she, send us, messages
    1 he, speak about it
    6 she, sit between us
    10 the car, be, not expensive
    8 our dog, not eat that
    2 my parents, know
    5 I, give him, the money

    Exercise 8

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    • Povedzte po anglicky. Využite pomôcky.

    1 To znie dobre!
    sound
    8 Nehádajme sa!
    let, argue
    6 Požiadaj ju, nech príde.
    ask, come
    5 Nehovor mu o tom!
    tell
    9 Pekne to vonia.
    smell
    4 Vyzerá to zaujímavo.
    look
    7 To bude omnoho lepšie.
    better
    3 Nech mi zavolá! (on)
    let, call
    2 Poďme ku mne (domov)!
    my place
    10 To je ale škoda!
    pity

    Exercise 9

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    • Upravte vety do času jednoduchého prítomného a jednoduchého minulého.

    7 She's sleeping late.
    6 He's coming.
    8 I'm writing some e-mails.
    3 It's snowing.
    5 School is beginning.
    4 She's making dinner.
    9 He's bringing her flowers.
    10 I'm drinking beer.
    1 She's feeling good.
    2 Bob is trying hard.

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. alebo 3. stupeň prídavných mien.

    7 Jane is so beautiful. She's the girl that I know.
    4 That house is expensive, but this house is much .
    1 He's tall but he isn't the boy in the family.
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    12 There were only 9 people last time, but today there are even .
    6 It's such a bad film! I think it's the film of all.
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    10 You didn't try enough. You must try next time.
    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .
    3 He may be fast, but he isn't the in the world.
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am much .

    Pozor na predložku: be good at ... - byť dobrý v... Napr.: He's good at it. - Ide mu to., Je v tom dobrý., I'm really bad at that. - To mi vôbec nejde. Slovo even sa používa na zdôraznenie ako slovenské ešte alebo dokonca či v zápore ani. Napr. He didn't even say goodbye. - Ani sa nerozlúčil. ap.

    Exercise 11

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    • Použite gerundium na vytvorenie vety s rovnakým významom.

    12 I can remember that he told her.
    7 It should be easy to repair.
    3 Music started to play.
    5 We love it when we go out.
    9 I dislike it when I have to wait.
    2 They love to sing.
    11 She works hard and she enjoys it.
    10 I hate it when people lie to me.
    8 It will be hard to solve.
    1 He likes to play games.
    4 He continued to read.
    6 He hates it when he gets up early.

    Exercise 12

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    • Preložte. Sústreďte sa na predložky.

    3 It's just around the corner.
    5 The worst is behind us.
    13 We are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    1 She left for work an hour ago.
    9 He sits in front of the TV.
    11 You can't take it on the plane.
    2 You are among friends.
    8 He lives in the flat above me.
    12 Go down this road.
    6 I'll wait outside the shop.
    14 Someone's knocking at the door.
    4 people aged between 30 and 50
    7 What else do you like besides watching TV?
    10 I'm ready for anything.

    Zaklopať na niečo je síce po anglicky to knock on, napr. He knocked on the door., ale pokiaľ niekto stojí pri dverách a klope, použije sa bežne aj at the door. Fráza to answer the door potom znamená: (ísť) otvoriť (niekomu, kto klope, zvoní).

    Exercise 13

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    • Vyberte správnu predložku.

    12 I'll make a reservation in/at/to the Marriott Hotel.
    3 It's freezing outside. The temperature is under/below/behind zero.
    2 It's (a) quarter to/at/from six.
    7 She's afraid to/of/about flying.
    4 There are lots of people at/in/about the streets.
    13 Meet me on/to/at the airport in/at/on eight o'clock.
    11 What are you doing in/at/on Friday?
    9 My birthday is at/on/in 3rd March.
    8 Walk over/through/by the bridge and then turn left.
    1 We'll meet at half to/after/past seven in/at/to my place.
    6 We often meet at/on/inside the bus or in/on/at the bus stop.
    5 She asked me to/at/for it and I gave it for/to/at her.
    10 We were at/in/on the seaside not on/in/at the mountains.

    Príkaz: Meet me ... možno preložiť ako Stretneme sa... (tam a tam).

    Užitočná fráza: without somebody's knowing - bez niečieho vedomia. Napr.: He did it without my knowing. - Urobil to bez môjho vedomia.

    Exercise 15

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    • Spojte súvisiace výroky.

    • 1 Why did Jane leave?
    • 2 Can we go now?
    • 3 Did you tell anybody?
    • 4 Did you speak to Bob?
    • 5 Where did you meet?
    • 6 How often do you go there?
    • 7 Will you come to the party?
    • 8 Did you go on holiday?
    • 9 Does he have any siblings?
    • 10 How much did it cost?
    • e No, I won't be able to.
    • g Yes, I spoke to him last week.
    • a No, I told nobody.
    • i Usually twice a week.
    • b We met on the bus.
    • h It wasn't very expensive.
    • d Yes, we went on a road trip.
    • f No, we'll have to wait.
    • j No, he's an only child.
    • c She had to go to work.

    Road trip rəʊdtrɪp je dlhšia cesta pre zábavu podniknutá hl. autom. Napr.: We went on a road trip around the US. - Obišli sme autom USA.

    Exercise 16

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    • Vyberte správne slovo.

    8 I have only little/a few friends.
    18 Are there any other/another ideas?
    7 There were less/fewer people.
    10 How many/much water do you drink every day?
    2 He doesn't eat many/much meat.
    15 He causes too many/much trouble.
    12 I speak very little/few English.
    1 How many/much will it cost?
    3 There will be many/much people.
    17 He should get other/another chance.
    6 That's too much/many money.
    14 There was few/little rain last year.
    5 There wasn't very/much time.
    9 It should take only little/few time.
    4 I tried it many/much times.
    16 It'll be many/much better.
    19 How many/much beers did you have?
    13 He made much/many mistakes.
    11 There are little/few cars in the streets.

    Látkové podstatné mená ako tea, coffee, beer ap., sú síce všeobecne nepočítateľné, ale ak hovoríme o konkrétnych porciách, druhoch ap., ide už o slovo počítateľné. Takže napr.: You drink too much coffee., ale I had too many coffees., podobne I drank too much beer., ale How many beers did you have? ap.

    Exercise 17

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    • Preložte pomocou účelového neurčitku.

    8 Chcem, aby si to urobil hneď. want you, do, right now
    2 Povedz jej, nech počká. tell, wait
    6 Potrebujem, aby si mi pomohol. need you, help
    13 Žiadala ma, aby som jej dal ďalšiu šancu. ask, give, chance
    10 Musíme sa poponáhľať, aby sme tam boli včas. hurry, in time
    9 Učím sa po anglicky, aby som rozumel cudzincom. learn, understand, foreigner
    4 Aby si mal peniaze, musíš pracovať. work, have money
    3 Volám, aby som ti povedal... call, tell
    11 Zavolám bratovi, aby ma odviezol na letisko. call, take, to the airport
    1 Požiadaj ho, aby mi to poslal. ask, send
    12 Beriem si taxík, aby som neprišiel neskoro. take, taxi, be late
    7 Povedz im, aby na nás nečakali. tell, wait
    5 Som tu, aby som sa s ňou porozprával. speak to

    By chance znamená náhodou. They met by chance. - Stretli sa náhodou.

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

    12 If it's expensive/broken/lost, someone should repair it.
    11 If you don't have a phone, you can use my/me/mine.
    6 She'll like you more if you leave/quit/let smoking.
    2 If you aren't sure, you had/should/shall ask somebody.
    7 If you don't know what to do, ask everybody/somebody/nobody.
    5 How can he know that if somebody/nobody/everybody told him?
    3 If he's so smart, why isn't he tall/rich/broken?
    9 If you drink 5 beers, you'll be tall/drunk/broken.
    13 Don't open the door unless you feel/know/smell the person behind it.
    4 If it is hot/cold/late, I will wear a coat.
    10 If you're tired, you should have a look/rest/pity.
    1 If you eat too much, you will be smart/fat/rich.
    8 It's early. If you call him now, you'll spend/wake/keep him.

    Nezamieňajte anglické feel (cítiť - dotykom, mať pocit) a smell (cítiť čuchom)! Napr.: Can you smell it? - “Cítiš to?”. Sloveso smell of ... je v angličtine všeobecne neutrálne (znamená byť cítiť čím) napr. It smells of petrol. - “Je to cítiť benzínom.”, smell good/nice je voňať a smell bad je páchnuť, smrdieť. V niektorých prípadoch však má už samotné smell negatívny kontext. Napr.: Your feet smell! - “Smrdia ti nohy!”, His breath smells. - “Páchne mu z úst.” ap.

    Exercise 19

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    • Doplňte slova: soon, early, late, later, in time

    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    8 She lived there in the 1990s. It was around 1992.
    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .
    4 I have no time now. I'll look at it .
    10 We agreed to meet at 6 and it's 6:20. You are again!
    6 I hate people being late, so be there .
    2 Last time he was late and today he's . He's never on time.
    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll be there .
    9 Please let me know as as possible!

    Agree with... je súhlasiť s..., ale spojenie: agree on ... alebo tiež agree to (do) ... znamená skôr dohodnúť sa na... (niečom). Agreed! əˈgriːd je po slovensky Platí!, Dohodnuté! či Súhlasím!

    Exercise 20

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    • Doplňte podľa kontextu tvary slovesa do alebo make.

    15 Stop fun of me!
    8 How much money does he ?
    2 What are you here? Are you waiting for someone?
    10 Please sure that you have enough money.
    3 She's dinner just now.
    6 Do you any sports?
    7 It doesn't sense. I get it.
    9 Can you a reservation for me? I'll my best.
    5 I need to a phone call.
    14 He it to her happy.
    12 Who's going to the shopping?
    1 You are a big mistake!
    13 We're late but we can still it in time.
    11 I only have 10 dollars. Will it ? - No, it costs 15 dollars.
    4 You should your homework now.

    Všimnite si, ako sa anglické sloveso do spája s podstatnými menami končiacimi na -ing (často gerundiom). Vzniká tak veľa užitočných ustálených spojení ako napr. do the washing up - umyť riad, do the cleaning - upratať, Let me do the talking. - Nechaj hovoriť mňa., I did a lot of thinking. - Veľa som premýšľal. ap.

    Exercise 21

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    • Povedzte po anglicky. Použite gerundium, kde je to možné.

    1 Rád pozeráš televíziu? watch TV
    6 Kedy to dopíšeš? finish, write
    9 Nezmienil sa, že pôjde do Londýna. mention, go to London
    8 Mrzí ma, že som to povedal. be sorry for, say that
    5 Ona mi stále volá. keep, call, all the time
    10 Chýba mi život na vidieku. miss, live in the country
    2 Radšej cestujem vlakom. prefer, travel by train
    4 Skúšaj to ďalej! keep, try
    3 Je to lepšie než sedieť doma. sit at home
    7 Vieš si predstaviť, že by si tu zostal? imagine, stay

    Sloveso miss možno po slovensky preložiť ako chýbať, treba ale dávať pozor na obrátenie podmetu a predmetu! Napr.: I miss you. - Chýbaš mi., He misses his friends. - Chýbajú mu jeho priatelia., I'm missing two books. - Chýbajú mi dve knihy. Pozor! Podstatné meno Miss je po slovensky slečna (pred menom ap.).

    Exercise 22

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    • Vyberte správne slovo podľa výkladu.

    10 If two people were married but they aren't married now, they are: husbands/widowed/divorced
    7 A person with no siblings is: an only child/a widow/a learner
    1 Your mother and father are your: siblings/parents/husbands
    3 If children are brothers or sisters, the are siblings/relatives/married
    8 A child with no parents is: a widow/an orphan/a sibling
    4 The son of a man's daughter is his: grandpa/grandparent/grandson
    6 A man who is not married is: free/single/double
    5 A husband and his wife are: married/widowed/single
    9 If a woman's husband dies, she is: divorced/an orphan/a widow
    2 The mother of your father is your: grandfather/grandmother/daughter

    Exercise 23

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    • Doplňte podľa kontextu other, another alebo else.

    9 Nobody knows that.
    10 George is just New Yorker visiting London.
    6 We will find some place.
    1 Why do you need car?
    3 What will you need?
    8 I'll come time.
    5 Let's go somewhere .
    4 What things do you like?
    7 Is there anything I can do for you?
    2 What do people think?

    Koncovka -er sa používa aj na tvorenie názvov obyvateľov istého mesta či miesta. Napr.: Londoner ˈlʌndənə (Londýnčan), New Yorker njuː jɔːkə (Newyorčan), village (dedina) - villager ˈvɪlɪdʒə (dedinčan), island (ostrov) - islander ˈaɪləndə (ostrovan) ap. Nemožno ju však takto použiť vždy! Napr. Parížan je Parisian pəˈrɪzɪən, Riman je Roman ˈrəʊmən ap.

    Exercise 24

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    • Preložte.

    1 Kde si včera bol?
    17 Museli sme čakať.
    8 Kto ti to povedal?
    16 Strávili sme týždeň pri mori.
    19 Nebudem môcť prísť.
    3 Chodí do práce autom.
    4 Prečo si mi to neposlal?
    6 Ideš s nami?
    20 Prezreli sme si pamiatky.
    14 Nesmie o tom vedieť.
    11 Nepotrebujem to.
    15 Prídem o pol šiestej.
    7 Mal by si jej zavolať.
    9 Vyzerá to dobre.
    5 Mal som veľa práce.
    12 Idem nakupovať.
    2 Mohli by ste mi pomôcť?
    18 Nemohol som to nájsť.
    10 Koľko to stojí?
    13 John tam chodí každý deň.

    Slovo sightseeing je zloženinou slov sights (pamiatky, pamätihodnosti) a seeing (videnie, pozeranie), teda “prezeranie pamiatok”. Places to visit sú miesta, ktoré sa oplatí navštíviť.