Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte do slovenčiny.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Napíšte po anglicky celými slovami číselné údaje.

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

    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.

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

    7 She's got a lot of friends.
    6 There's too much water.
    8 There were more people.
    5 She doesn't like travelling.
    2 She should tell them.
    1 He speaks English.
    4 You should eat less meat.
    9 They could help us.
    10 We'll be able to come.
    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
    3 she, send us, messages
    5 I, give him, the money
    6 she, sit between us
    7 we, spend weekends abroad
    2 my parents, know
    1 he, speak about it
    9 he, not like the food
    8 our dog, not eat that
    4 we, meet, on the bus

    Exercise 8

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    • Povedzte po anglicky. Využite pomôcky.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Upravte vety do času jednoduchého prítomného a jednoduchého minulého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. alebo 3. stupeň prídavných mien.

    1 He's tall but he isn't the boy in the family.
    5 My idea was bad but his idea is 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 .
    4 That house is expensive, but this house is much .
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am much .
    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.
    10 You didn't try enough. You must try next time.
    12 There were only 9 people last time, but today there are even .
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    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.

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Preložte. Sústreďte sa na predložky.

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

    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.

    8 Walk over/through/by the bridge and then turn left.
    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.
    1 We'll meet at half to/after/past seven in/at/to my place.
    10 We were at/in/on the seaside not on/in/at the mountains.
    11 What are you doing in/at/on Friday?
    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.
    7 She's afraid to/of/about flying.
    12 I'll make a reservation in/at/to the Marriott Hotel.
    9 My birthday is at/on/in 3rd March.
    3 It's freezing outside. The temperature is under/below/behind zero.
    2 It's (a) quarter to/at/from six.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

    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

    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    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 .
    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    6 I hate people being late, so be there .
    2 Last time he was late and today he's . He's never on time.
    9 Please let me know as as possible!
    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll be there .
    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .

    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.
    13 We're late but we can still it in time.
    14 He it to her happy.
    7 It doesn't sense. I get it.
    12 Who's going to the shopping?
    2 What are you here? Are you waiting for someone?
    15 Stop fun of me!
    6 Do you any sports?
    3 She's dinner just now.
    10 Please sure that you have enough money.
    8 How much money does he ?
    4 You should your homework now.
    5 I need to a phone call.
    9 Can you a reservation for me? I'll my best.
    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.

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

    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
    9 If a woman's husband dies, she is: divorced/an orphan/a widow
    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
    1 Your mother and father are your: siblings/parents/husbands
    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
    7 A person with no siblings is: an only child/a widow/a learner
    6 A man who is not married is: free/single/double

    Exercise 23

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    • Doplňte podľa kontextu other, another alebo else.

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

    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.

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

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