Theoretical English Grammar. Part 1. Morphology. Бочарова М.В. - 39 стр.

 12. two hours’ sleep
 13. socialism’s future
 14. the car’s make
 15. out of harm’s way
 16. these questions’ kinds


Task 9. Classify the following nouns as central or peripheral. Briefly state what
evidence you used to do so.
energy, desk, living, person, rubbish, cake, friend, cow, Jane, honesty, jogging.


Task 10. 1) Underline each verb phrase in the sentences below.
            2) What kind of verbs is it composed of?
         – Determine whether each verb is finite or non-finite.
         – Identify the type of the predicate.
         – Is the main verb transitive, intransitive, or copular (linking)?
         – Which verbal categories are formally marked in each verb?


1. They had a nice chat.
2. Did you have to do it or were you given a choice?
3. I needn’t have watered the plants. It rained soon after I did.
4. He turned on the light.
5. You look lovely.
6. People thought he might have been joking.
7. She started working for the company a year ago.
8. His knuckles go pale as he grips the door frame.
9. The moon rose red.
10. We shall be meeting with all parties in the near future.


Task 11. Identify and characterize different kinds of verbs. Which categories do
they realize?

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