EXERCISES. I. Paraphrase the following sentences, using Patten 1:

I. Paraphrase the following sentences, using Patten 1:

Pattern 1: 1. Why did you answer this question? It was not meant for you. 2. He spoke too long, it bored everybody present. 3. There was no reason why she should get so excited over a little thing like that. 4. Was it necessary to bother such a busy man with this unimportant question? 5. Why have you come to meet me? There was no need for you to bother.

II. Complete the following sentences, using the patterns:

Pattern 2: 1. Today she has been answering her task even better.... 2. Are you ill? You are looking.... 3. The way to his office seemed to him on that day.... 4. He was in love, and the sun seemed to shine.... 5.... earlier than usual. 6. The soup tastes even.... 7.... later than usual.

Pattern 3:1. She addressed us angrily in that harsh.... 2. Did you happen to see that charming...? 3. I didn't want to come up to you, because you were so busy speaking to that dear.... 4. I don't like the way she treats that miserable.... 5. I wish I knew how I should bring up this dear.... 6. No one any longer believes those.... 7. If I were you, I should throw away these.... 8. Who could have done such a thing but...? 9. I have heard a lot about that....

III. Translate these sentences into English:

1. Вам не нужно было приходить сюда так рано. Никто еще не пришел. 2. Из-за этих своих тесных туфель она еле-еле шла. Мы добрались до остановки автобуса позже, чем обычно, и, конечно, автобус уже ушел. 3. В этот день Джуди была больна и чувствовала себя несчастней, чем обычно. Она не поверила своим глазам, когда ей принесли большую коробку с полураспустившимися розами — подарок этого ее таинственного опекуна.

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