Theoretical English Grammar. Part 2. Syntax. Бочарова М.В. - 27 стр.

2. The stewards all spoke French.
3. The work changed in the post-war period.
4. You will never change the world.
5. Flying is the only way to travel!
6. The minibar was filled with candy, mineral water and soft drinks.
7. Could you open the window, please?
8. The house was built in 1965.
9. Could you stand being alone with me for five or six days?
10. Did he say ‘hi’ to you?
11. Hot, isn’t it?
12. Show the inspector your ticket, Charlie.


Task 10. Distinguish between the obligatory and optional constituents of the fol-
lowing sentences. Which criteria do you use?


1. During her short life, her two sisters bought her a small teddy bear.
2. He left it in the bushes.
3. He went to the corner shop.
4. Her father had called her one evening.
5. Here I find you in some dark plot against me.
6. Later, after dark, a boy brought him a plate of food.
7. She went crazy out in L.A. for a few months back in 1987.
8. The boy lives in Washington now.
9. The Portuguese named the place Bom Bahia for its harbour.
10. We got home too late.
11. London stands on the River Thames.
12. This lightly effervescent Italian white wine seemed sharp at first.




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