Упражнения на тему союзы и союзные слова

1. I like Sally but I don’t like Bob.

2. She likes her as she is always friendly.

3. That’s the painting that my father bought last year.

4. This is the house where I’ve lived for 9 years.

5. In the morning I always have coffee and toast.

6. She is happy because her test is good.

7. In our house lives a man who is a detective.

8. Tell me when you can come.

9. He always thinks that he is so clever.

10. We had dinner, watched TV, and then we went to bed.

11. When we arrived he had already gone.

12. That’s the longest test that we have ever written.

13. Did you understand why he told you that story?

14. I was not really interested in what he was talking about.

15. Is this the hotel where we stayed last year?

1. I cannot come because I have no time.

2. You can climb on the tree but you must be careful.

3. She came in and sat down.

4. I laughed after Tom had told me a joke.

5. He was not at home so we asked the neighbours when he would be back.

6. The police arrested the thief that had stolen the money.

7. I can’t help you, but you can also ask Mary.

8. She went to bed early as she was tired.

9. She had got a bad mark at her last test but she learned a lot for the next.

10. She always greets friendly when I meet her.

11. I found out where they are living.

12. He wore the trousers which we had bought last Friday.

1. My friend Alice has just bought herself some new shoes although she already has some 20 pairs.

2. We decided to walk from coast to coast despite our lack of training.

3. Giving up was not an issue whereas the situation got more confusing by the day.

4. The children behaved like angels despite the long drive and the hot weather.

5. The hotel wasn’t really idyllic. However, we had a great time there.

6. I love cycling whereas my wife prefers walking.

7. Although the weather forecast spoke of wind and rain, we really enjoyed a warm and sunny afternoon.

8. I don’t really believe everything he says. Yet, I thoroughly enjoy being with him.

9. Although he’s 6 already Steve still can’t ride a bike.

10. Hans finished second in spite of his leg injury.

11. Nothing will ever grow on this land because in the 60s a nearby factory dumped its waste here.

12. Anne is a fine person to be with, in spite of what she thinks herself, she has great listening skills.

13. John never apologizes because real friends need not apologize all the time he says.

14. We arrived at the hospital soaking wet in spite of the fact that we were all wearing waterproof jackets.

15. The evolution of modern technology never ceases to amaze me. Yet, I’m pretty sure the mysteries of life will
never be revealed.

1. That evening we went to the cinema where the new film was showing. – В тот вечер мы пошли в кино, где показывали новый фильм.
2. He had intended to buy the goods before seeing them which were on display. – Он намеревался купить товары, прежде чем увидеть те, которые были на выставке.
3. I had almost given up expecting him who promised to come. – Я почти перестал его ждать, кто обещал прийти.
4. The Queen was, after all, unable to attend the charity concert which was organized for the children. – Королева, в конце концов, не смогла посетить благотворительный концерт, который был организован для детей.
5. The father left his business to his son who had worked with him for years. – Отец оставил свой бизнес своему сыну, который работал с ним много лет.
6. The campers moved on without extinguishing their fire which was still burning. – Туристы ушли, не потушив костёр, который всё ещё горел.
7. The man dived fully clothed into the river to save the boy whom he saw struggling. – Мужчина нырнул в реку в полной одежде, чтобы спасти мальчика, которого он увидел, как тот борется с течением.
8. We were beginning to think that our view from the mountainside would be obscured by cloud which was rising quickly. – Мы начали думать, что наш вид с горы будет закрыт облаками, которые быстро поднимались.
9. Last year we spent our holiday in Austria where we visited many historic towns. – В прошлом году мы провели отпуск в Австрии, где посетили много исторических городов.
10. I have the message to Peter which you asked me to deliver. – У меня есть сообщение для Питера, которое ты просил передать.
11. In some cinemas, smoking is prohibited where signs are clearly displayed. – В некоторых кинотеатрах курение запрещено, где вывешены соответствующие знаки.
12. Last night we went to the opera at Covent Garden where the famous performance was held. – Прошлой ночью мы пошли на оперу в Ковент-Гарден, где проходило знаменитое представление.
13. The letter received was in fact intended for John to whom it was addressed. – Полученное письмо было на самом деле предназначено для Джона, кому оно было адресовано.
14. The contractors have now sent a satisfactory estimate for building the school on the basis of which the project can start. – Подрядчики теперь прислали удовлетворительную смету на строительство школы, на основании которой проект может начаться.
15. He missed a lot of work through his absence from school when important lessons were held. – Он пропустил много работы из-за отсутствия в школе в то время, когда проводились важные уроки.