COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
Exercise 17. Proofread the sentences.
1. The film was boring, although we continued to watch it
2. They still got burgled despite of all their elaborate security precautions.
3. It doesn’t matter however cold it gets, he never wears a coat.
4. She has a degree from Oxford University, though she’s still incredibly lacking in self-confidence.
5. She treats him even though he was her own son.
6. In spite of we take the fast train, we still arrived 20 minutes later.
7. Although I’m sure the bill is absolutely correct, but I’d still like to check it.
8. I had to accept the fact, though improbable it was.
Exercise 18. Paraphrase the following sentences, using the means of expressing comparison and contrast, so that the meaning remains the same.
1. Those silly horoscopes say that women Pisces are not as sociable as men are.
2. Thinking about it makes me feel more and more confused.
3. I didn't get angry with him. I rather felt sad.
4. When parents get older, they become difficult to deal with.
5. It was cold last week, but now it's warmer.
6. They were so shabby dressed that everyone took them for beggars.
7. His father always gets drunk on Saturdays, and so does Mike.
8. He acts like he's the boss.
9. He spoke as if pretending to be more intelligent than everybody else.
10. A cat is an extremely self-willed animal. A dog is used to obeying his master.
11. Mary was driving the car. Her husband was asleep in the back.
12. The firm was accommodating the customers. It was making aggressive demands.
13. Fred gambled his money away. Linda spent hers all on dresses & bric-a-brac.
14. It was pronounced badly, but he managed to recognize his name.
15. There was nothing dowdy or ugly about her dress. She had a certain private elegance.
16. You might be late, but it doesn't matter.
17. Whoever you live with, you'll have the same problem.
18. I'll do it, I really will! And I don't care a bit about what he thinks!
19. I'll go there, even if mother says no.
20. - Do you think he will come if it snowing?
- Yes, sure he will. He never breaks promises!
21. A new government took power, but the economic situation continued to deteriorate.
22. He was 20 years older, but they were great friends with Annie
23. – You'll get tired of it. – No , I'll enjoy it!
Exercise 19. Translate the sentences into English using appropriate linking expressions with the meaning of comparison or contrast.
1. Даже если ты не любишь памятники старины, замок Уорвик посетить стоит.
2. В то время как многие из нас понимают, что стресс является медицинской проблемой, лишь немногие осознают, насколько подвержены стрессам сами врачи. (stress-prone)
3. Джек такой тихоня, а его брат же,наоборот, сорвиголова (dare-devil).
4. Ричард – человек ненадежный и постоянно все забывает, но я его, тем не менее, люблю, так как он меня веселит.
5. Если он не в настроении - не стоит его ни о чем просить. И наоборот, когда у него хорошее настроение, он все готов сделать.
6. Несмотря на отсутствие опыта, он пошел на повышение.
7. Ивану Ленделю так и не удалось за 18 лет стать чемпионом Уимбелдона несмотря на тот факт, что он дважды играл в финале.
8. Некоторые актеры любят, чтобы их все время окружала толпа людей, в то время как другие предпочитают одиночество.
9. -Там бывают ливни?
–Напротив, дожди в этой области крайне редки.
10. Хотя он начал работать в компании совсем недавно, к нему относились
так же, как к другим сотрудникам.
11. Я не болен, напротив, я здоров как никогда.
12. Действительно, Алфонсо часто опаздывает, но с другой стороны, он отлично справляется со всей работой, которую ему поручают.
13. Невзирая на травму, Алданити – явный кандидат на участие в гонках.
14. Несмотря на все свои заверения и обещания, он не вернулся.
15. Я не мог пошевелиться – ноги будто к полу приросли.
16. Она заплатила, хотя и могла пройти бесплатно.
17. Но стул выдержал, хотя я слышал, как угрожающе скрипнула одна из ножек.
18. И хотя я знаю, что это опасно, я всё равно хочу пойти.
19. Я закончу эту работу, сколько бы времени это ни заняло.
20. Джеймс её нанял, невзирая на то, что она никогда не пела на сцене.
21. «Мы принимаем во внимание тот факт, что мистер Макгрегор тяжело болен», – сказал доктор Льюис. «Всё равно, он не должен грубить медсёстрам».
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Exercise 1. Rewrite the sentences using the correct structures with the following linkers: no sooner... than, hardly... when and hardly ... before. Comment upon their meaning. Consult the examples.
Examples: No sooner had he closed his eyes than he fell asleep.
We had no sooner sat down than we found it was time to go.
Hardly had he uttered the words when he began laughing.
The local police had hardly finished their examination when the
CID arrived.
1. The moment hе was inside his cabin, the door opened again.
2. She had taken the knife from its hiding place and suddenly dropped it.
3. As soon as the ambassador had begun speaking, he was again interrupted by the president.
4. The moment the meeting had begun a shareholder leapt to his feet.
5. I was called out again immediately I closed my eyes.
6. She left the house. Her mobile phone rang.
7. As soon as Rob set out, the storm broke.
8. Jessica opened the door. The bird flew out of the cage.
9. They returned home and immediately realised that their house had been burgled.
10. Helen set the table. The guests arrived.
Exercise 2.
a) Identify the status of before, until, till, earlier, previously and hitherto. Think of the difference in their meanings.
1. Mr. Major spoke to Mr. Kohl shortly before the Chancellor flew to India.
2. Now he's more focused on his work. Before, he was distracted, always making plans to go out.
3. Several government officials were injured. Earlier, two bridges and several buildings were damaged by fires.
4. You will sleep and stay asleep until you are told to awake.
5. What about the dead man on the runway ? You previously said that if any of the hostages were harmed you would move in immediately.
6. These expeditions marked a significant change in British policy. Hitherto they had been fighting a defensive war in Europe and America.