Контрольная работа: Bases of English grammar

He had been away for many years and when he visited his native town, he saw that it changed greatly.

The trouble started when Mrs. Leslie Cady lost control of her car on a narrow mountain road.

A man once built a house and invited his friends to visit him.

When I first came to England in 1938, I thought I knew English fairly well.

6.When Alice was small, she was afraid of darkness and always slept with the light on.

Greg didn't want to be late for the theatre. He drove as fast as he could. The play began as he walked in the door of the theatre.

Everybody was laughing merrily while Harris told them a funny story.

9.She was not interested in the book because she understood it.

I handed Betsy today's newspaper, but she didn't want it. She read it during her lunch.

We watched TV for ten minutes when the electricity went off.

While the kids played in the garden, their mother was hurriedly cooking dinner.

IV. 1) Choose the right pronoun (Reflexive/Emphatic)

1.The children must tidy their room themselves.

2.Paul had a wash and dried himself with a towel.

3.Kevin was speaking by himself when I entered the room.

4.If we believe in ourselves, we can accomplish our goals.

5.History repeats itself.

6.Good-bye Charles and Nora! Have a nice holiday and look after yourself.

7.Please help yourself to some cakes, children!

8.People usually enjoy themselves at family reunions.

9.Don't bother to ask him. I will do it myself.

10.How is your aunt feeling herself today?

2) Chose the right pronoun (Personal/Possessive)

1.Have you told your mother about your boy friend?

2.Could you drive meup to town?

3.Don't keep the children indoors in this fine weather; let them go for a walk.

4.Why not speak to Jenny and ask hers for advice?

5.We have a large garden. Do you know where our garden is?

6.They want your phone number. Please tell it to them.