Theoretical English Grammar. Part 2. Syntax. Бочарова М.В. - 28 стр.

Task 11. In the sentences below verbs with multiple valencies are used.
A. Identify the valency of each verb, and the clause elements that follow each
main verb.
B. Compare uses of the same verb in different sentences; translate into Russian;
make a list of the different valencies for each of these verbs.


1. I just stood there.
2. I really couldn’t stand him.
3. You don’t stand a chance.
4. U.S. officials considered them a serious threat to U.S. peacekeeping troops.
5. They are considering the launch of their own political party.
6. Then we’ll bring our friends.
7. She brought him a sandwich and a cup of tea.
8. Martin’s course begins on 1 November.
9. The government has begun its controversial plan to compensate the three
   domestic airlines.
10. We can’t promise you that.
11. Yes, I promise.
12. Your dog’s got brown teeth.
13. Why don’t you go and get us both a pie.
14. The mug of coffee had not got any hotter.
15. He got his clothes very dirty.
16. We might find a body.
17. You might find these notes useful.
18. I’ve found her a friend.
19. Malcolm made no sound.
20. The sheer intensity of the thing me nervous.
21. His wife sometimes made him curry.


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