Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte do slovenčiny.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Napíšte po anglicky celými slovami číselné údaje.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Povedzte po anglicky. Využite pomôcky.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Upravte vety do času jednoduchého prítomného a jednoduchého minulého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. alebo 3. stupeň prídavných mien.

    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am much .
    7 Jane is so beautiful. She's the girl that I know.
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    10 You didn't try enough. You must try next time.
    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.
    3 He may be fast, but he isn't the in the world.
    1 He's tall but he isn't the boy in the family.
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    4 That house is expensive, but this house is much .
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.

    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.

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Preložte. Sústreďte sa na predložky.

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

    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.

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

    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?
    • b We met on the bus.
    • d Yes, we went on a road trip.
    • e No, I won't be able to.
    • h It wasn't very expensive.
    • g Yes, I spoke to him last week.
    • j No, he's an only child.
    • a No, I told nobody.
    • i Usually twice a week.
    • f No, we'll have to wait.
    • 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.

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

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

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

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 23

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    • Doplňte podľa kontextu other, another alebo else.

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

    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.

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

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