Exercises

Exercise 1

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    • Preložte do slovenčiny.

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

    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.

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

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

    Exercise 4

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    • Napíšte po anglicky celými slovami číselné údaje.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Exercise 7

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

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

    Exercise 8

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    • Povedzte po anglicky. Využite pomôcky.

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

    Exercise 9

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    • Upravte vety do času jednoduchého prítomného a jednoduchého minulého.

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

    Exercise 10

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    • Doplňte 2. alebo 3. stupeň prídavných mien.

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

    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.
    5 We love it when we go out.
    2 They love to sing.
    6 He hates it when he gets up early.
    8 It will be hard to solve.
    7 It should be easy to repair.
    4 He continued to read.
    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.
    10 I hate it when people lie to me.
    3 Music started to play.

    Exercise 12

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    • Preložte. Sústreďte sa na predložky.

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

    4 There are lots of people at/in/about the streets.
    8 Walk over/through/by the bridge and then turn left.
    9 My birthday is at/on/in 3rd March.
    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.
    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.
    3 It's freezing outside. The temperature is under/below/behind zero.
    2 It's (a) quarter to/at/from six.
    11 What are you doing in/at/on Friday?
    12 I'll make a reservation in/at/to the Marriott Hotel.
    13 Meet me on/to/at the airport in/at/on eight o'clock.
    7 She's afraid to/of/about flying.

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

    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.

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

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

    11 If you don't have a phone, you can use my/me/mine.
    2 If you aren't sure, you had/should/shall ask somebody.
    5 How can he know that if somebody/nobody/everybody told him?
    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.
    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.
    6 She'll like you more if you leave/quit/let smoking.
    9 If you drink 5 beers, you'll be tall/drunk/broken.
    10 If you're tired, you should have a look/rest/pity.
    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.
    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

    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 .
    5 He'll call me in an hour, so we should know .
    7 He went to bed late. Don't wake him too .
    9 Please let me know as as possible!
    3 I'm leaving home now. I'll be there .
    1 He just left for a minute. He should be back .
    6 I hate people being late, so be there .
    8 She lived there in the 1990s. It was around 1992.
    10 We agreed to meet at 6 and it's 6:20. You are again!

    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.

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

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

    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
    5 A husband and his wife are: married/widowed/single
    3 If children are brothers or sisters, the are siblings/relatives/married
    6 A man who is not married is: free/single/double
    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
    10 If two people were married but they aren't married now, they are: husbands/widowed/divorced
    1 Your mother and father are your: siblings/parents/husbands
    7 A person with no siblings is: an only child/a widow/a learner

    Exercise 23

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    • Doplňte podľa kontextu other, another alebo else.

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

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

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