Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte do slovenčiny.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Napíšte po anglicky celými slovami číselné údaje.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Povedzte po anglicky. Využite pomôcky.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Upravte vety do času jednoduchého prítomného a jednoduchého minulého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. alebo 3. stupeň prídavných mien.

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

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Preložte. Sústreďte sa na predložky.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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
    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
    4 Aby si mal peniaze, musíš pracovať. work, have money
    10 Musíme sa poponáhľať, aby sme tam boli včas. hurry, in time
    12 Beriem si taxík, aby som neprišiel neskoro. take, taxi, be late
    2 Povedz jej, nech počká. tell, wait
    7 Povedz im, aby na nás nečakali. tell, wait
    6 Potrebujem, aby si mi pomohol. need you, help
    1 Požiadaj ho, aby mi to poslal. ask, send
    9 Učím sa po anglicky, aby som rozumel cudzincom. learn, understand, foreigner
    5 Som tu, aby som sa s ňou porozprával. speak to
    3 Volám, aby som ti povedal... call, tell

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

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

    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

    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .
    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    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 .
    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    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.
    4 I have no time now. I'll look at it .
    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 23

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    • Doplňte podľa kontextu other, another alebo else.

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

    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.

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

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