Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte do slovenčiny.

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

    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.

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

    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.

    11 He's got no children.
    7 Bob broke his leg last week.
    12 It's going to take a week.
    6 Only ten people came there.
    4 We'll meet on Wednesday.
    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.
    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Povedzte po anglicky. Využite pomôcky.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Upravte vety do času jednoduchého prítomného a jednoduchého minulého.

    4 She's making dinner.
    6 He's coming.
    5 School is beginning.
    2 Bob is trying hard.
    9 He's bringing her flowers.
    3 It's snowing.
    1 She's feeling good.
    7 She's sleeping late.
    10 I'm drinking beer.
    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.
    12 There were only 9 people last time, but today there are even .
    10 You didn't try enough. You must try next time.
    8 It's very dangerous. You should be careful.
    7 Jane is so beautiful. She's the girl that I know.
    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.
    4 That house is expensive, but this house is much .
    9 He tried so hard. He really did his .
    11 He's good at tennis, but I am much .
    2 My dog is big, but his dog is even .
    5 My idea was bad but his idea is even .

    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.

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

    Exercise 12

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    • Preložte. Sústreďte sa na predložky.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 18

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    • Vyberte vhodné slovo.

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

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

    2 What are you here? Are you waiting for someone?
    11 I only have 10 dollars. Will it ? - No, it costs 15 dollars.
    4 You should your homework now.
    3 She's dinner just now.
    14 He it to her happy.
    1 You are a big mistake!
    9 Can you a reservation for me? I'll my best.
    12 Who's going to the shopping?
    6 Do you any sports?
    8 How much money does he ?
    5 I need to a phone call.
    10 Please sure that you have enough money.
    13 We're late but we can still it in time.
    7 It doesn't sense. I get it.
    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
    8 Mrzí ma, že som to povedal. be sorry for, say that
    9 Nezmienil sa, že pôjde do Londýna. mention, go to London
    2 Radšej cestujem vlakom. prefer, travel by train
    4 Skúšaj to ďalej! keep, try
    1 Rád pozeráš televíziu? watch TV
    7 Vieš si predstaviť, že by si tu zostal? imagine, stay
    6 Kedy to dopíšeš? finish, write
    3 Je to lepšie než sedieť doma. sit at home
    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.

    7 A person with no siblings is: an only child/a widow/a learner
    5 A husband and his wife are: married/widowed/single
    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
    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
    6 A man who is not married is: free/single/double
    4 The son of a man's daughter is his: grandpa/grandparent/grandson
    2 The mother of your father is your: grandfather/grandmother/daughter
    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.
    3 What will you need?
    7 Is there anything I can do for you?
    10 George is just New Yorker visiting London.
    6 We will find some place.
    9 Nobody knows that.
    2 What do people think?
    4 What things do you like?
    5 Let's go somewhere .
    1 Why do you need car?

    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.

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