clauses of concession

Unit 11
Clauses of Concession; Time Clauses; Gerund. Repeated Actions.
Clauses of Cause/Reason or Result; Wish-Sentences.
CLAUSES OF CONCESSION
Přípustka se v angličtině vyjadřuje různými způsoby, které jsou uvedeny níže:
I
Although
Though
In spite of the fact that
Regardless of the fact
that
Even though
Even if
the performance was sold out
I haven’t read the book
they are brothers
you don’t like him
we managed to get tickets.
I can guess what it is about.
they never write to one another.
you can still be polite.
he would have liked to go
it was early morning
they didn’t take him with them.
there were many people in the
street.
II
wherever - kdekoli, kamkoli; whatever - cokoli; jakýkoli; whoever – kdokoli; whichever kterýkoli (z daného počtu); whoever – kdykoli; however - jakkoli
Stejně jako po časových a podmínkových spojkách ani po těchto výrazech se neklade budoucí
čas a je nahrazován odpovídajícím tvarem.
You mustn’t open the
door
I’ll follow him
whoever calls.
whichever way he goes.
you’ll always be in an advantageous
Whatever happens
position.
Wherever you go
you’ll always find the same things.
However much he pays
nobody will help him.
Whatever he asked me
I wouldn’t answer.
However you travel
it will take you two days.
kdokoli přijde/ať přijde
kdokoli.
ať půjde jakoukoli cestou.
Cokoli se stane, ...
Kamkoli půjdeš, ...
Ať zaplatíš cokoli, ...
Ať tě požádá o cokoli, ...
Ať pojedeš jakkoli, ...
Pozn.
a) however = jakkoli; however much, however interesting, however late he may come (Ať
přijde sebepozději...)
b) however = jakkoli, tj. jakýmkoli způsobem
V případě a) however určuje přídavné jméno nebo příslovce, v b) je samostatným příslovcem.
Výrazy whatever, whenever atd. lze přeformulovat následujícím způsobem na no matter
what, no matter when.
you may go,
you won’t be satisfied.
difficult the text may be,
Wherever
No matter where
you’ll have to translate it.
card you may choose,
However
No matter how
you’ll lose the game.
you do it carefully,
Whichever No matter which
do it carefully.
Whatever
may call,
No matter what
tell him I’ve no time.
Whoever
No matter who
mistakes he may have
you must give him a chance.
No matter what
Whatever
made,
the dinner was not to may
No matter how
However
much you may have paid
taste.
for it,
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III
Přípustkové fráze:
Cost what it may ... = Ať to stojí cokoli ...
Be that as it may ... = Ať je tomu jakkoli
Existují i další způsoby vyjadřování přípustky v angličtině, vystačíme však s uvedenými.
EXERCISES
1. Change the following sentences, expressing the meaning of concession.
Susan made her brother some sandwiches, but he still felt hungry. - The train was
crowded, but we managed to get in. - Charles is French, but he speaks English very well. There were not many people in the streets, but a crowd soon gathered. - He was very
excited, but he didn’t show it. - Donald is a member of our club, but he seldom comes
here.
2. Fill in the correct tense form.
Wherever he (go), he will find the same thing. Whoever (ring), I won’t open the door.
However well you (do) it, they will not be content. I’ll find you wherever you (be).
However much you (try), you won’t succeed. I’ll always back you whatever (happen).
Whichever method you (choose), you will fail. I’ll walk it however far it (be). You’ll be
welcome whenever you (call).
3. Replace the expressions in italics, using whoever, whatever, whichever, whenever or
wherever.
Although he may have made mistakes of various kinds, I don’t think his paper is bad. You
may ask me or anybody else, everybody will give you the same answer. Susan may put on
any dress, she looks pretty. Any time I see Dick, I’m always reminded of his father.
Choose either of them, you will be satisfied. It doesn’t matter what you may give Peter, he
will be grateful. I saw beautiful things in the show-window, I looked here and there and
anywhere else. It doesn’t matter what you may have told him, he simply can’t change my
mind. You may go to any place, you’ll always find the same situation. It doesn’t matter
which of the three sisters you marry, you’ll have a good wife. British policy doesn’t
change, it doesn’t matter which party is in power. He may say what he likes, I won’t
believe him.
4. Express your agreement, using the expression however or no matter how.
Must the boys finish the work today? It’s very hard. = They must finish the work however
hard it is.
Must you leave now? It is raining very hard. - Must Barbara type these letters? She’s very
busy. - Must Mr Fred attend the conference? He seems very tired. - Must they finish their
work today? It seems impossible. - Must the firm keep the date? It’s rather difficult. Must the patient stay in bed? He seems to be feeling very well today. - Must he operate
this machine? It’s really very dangerous. - Must she continue her studies? She is welleducated. - Must she be economical? She seems to be very rich.
5. Replace, use of no matter how/what/which.
Whatever Peggy wears, she always looks pretty. Whatever mistakes he may have made,
you shouldn’t discourage him from further study. Whoever comes, tell him I am out of
town. However longh the journey may have been, Mrs Parkinson didn’t look tired.
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Whenever Peter calls, he will be welcome. Whichever day you come, we’ll be pleased to
meet you. Wherever you go, you’ll find Coca-Cola advertisements.
6. Translate.
Ačkoli jsem celý den nic nejedl, neměl jsem hlad. Ať se snažil sebevíc, nedokázal
vypracovat všechny ty úkoly. Přestože ten byt nebyl moderní, bylo nájemné značně
vysoké. Ať to možná zní sebepravděpodobněji, nemohu tomu věrit. Ať byl sebeopilejší,
vždy věděl, co říká. Ačkoli to snad nebylo nutné, je dobré, že jsem to udělal. Třebaže
mluvil pomalu, nebyl jsem s to rozumět tomu, co říká. Ať měl sebeméně času, nikdy
nezapomněl přijít mě navštívit. Přestože moje šance je možná malá, zúčastním se té
soutěže.
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TIME CLAUSES
ČASOVÉ SPOJKY
when
after
before
as soon as
till (= until)
as long as
když, až
až (= potom až)
dříve než (= než(li))
jakmile
dokud ne-, až (= do té doby, až)
pokud (= tak dlouho, dokud)
Při překládání se snažte rozlišit 4 česká až:
Don’t get off the tram
till3
You can stay here
as long as
You’ll be surprised
when1
I’ll tell you something
after2
I’ll do your work
while
He’ll send you a telegram
before
I’ll buy a new dress
as soon as
He’ll be in London
by the time4
You’ll remember it
once
I’ll inform him
immediately
while
by the time
next time
immediately
once
it
you
you
he
you
he
I
you
you
he
zatímco
až (= v tu dobu, kdy)
příště až
hned jak
jakmile jednou
stops.
like.
see
leaves.
are
arrives.
have
reach
understand
arrives.
him.
away.
the money.
Prague.
it.
Jak je patrné již z výše uvedené tabulky, po časových spojkách se neklade budoucí čas. Je
nahrazován pro vyjádření budoucnosti časem přítomným, pro vyjádření předbudoucnosti
(ukončenosti děje v budoucnosti) časem předpřítomným. Je-li tato ukončenost zřetelná již z
kontextu nebo významu některých spojek*, není třeba předpřítomného času užívat.
Ex.: When I eat ...
Až budu jíst ...
When I have eaten ...
Až sním ...
When I have been in Egypt for three years, I’ll write a book about it.
As soon as we have spent the money, we’ll return home.
After we have passed the exams, we’ll go abroad.
Ex.: You won’t believe it until you see it.
When you have learnt 12,000 words, you’ll be able to read English newspapers.
They won’t go until they have seen everything.
(* I’ll lend you the book after I finish it.
EXERCISES
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense (present or future).
When he (return) I’ll give him the the key. He’ll be ready as soon as you (be). She’ll be
delighted when she (hear) this. I shan't buy tomatoes till the price (come) down. Stay here
till the lights (turn) green. When it (get) cold I’ll light fire. The lift (not start) until you
press that button. She’ll have to behave better when she (go) to school. He (be) here before
you go. He (wake) up when we turn the lights on. He will wash up before he (go) to bed.
I’ll pay you when I (get) my cheque. I (go) on doing it until he tells me to stop. I’ll buy
that house when I (have) enough money. When the Queen (arrive) the audience will stand
up. As soon as the holidays begin this beach (become) very crowded. Don’t count on a
salary increase before you actually (get) it. I’ll stay here till Tom (get) back. We’ll go out
as soon as the shops (open). You drive first, and when you (be) tired, I’ll take over. I’ll
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wait as long as you (like). Shall I jump out when the bus (slow) down at the next corner?
As soon as they (see) the river the children will want to bathe. When you (do) the washing
up, you can go home.
2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
I’ll call on my friends while I (be) in London. He’ll be ready as soon as he (find) his keys.
After the plane (take off), you can sleep for a while. I’ll send you a telegram as soon as she
(return). When I arrive, I (send) you a postcard. We must go home before it (get) dark. I
(not leave) before she arrives. I (ask) him again and again till he (answer) me. He (tell)
you when you (ask) him. By the time he (finish) his work, I (be) on my way to Rome. I
(help) her to look for it until we (find) it. It (be) prepared for you by the time you (get)
back.
3. Fill in with till, before or as long as.
Don’t buy bananas … they (be) cheaper. I will wait … the price (go down). … I live, I (not
lend) him any money. I’ll write to you … I (leave) England. We must buy some oranges
… they (cost) more. Will you have a cup of tea … you (go)? These sweaters are nice …
you (not wash) them. We must wait … she (bring) the milk. Let’s go home … it (get)
dark. People think that he is intelligent … they (not speak) to him.
4. Translate.
Až přijde, řekni mu, že na něho čekám. Až přečteš tu knihu, vrať mi ji. Počkám, až přijde.
Až dostanete ten dopis, budu už v Londýně. Až budete pít tu whisky, vzpomeňte, že stála
dvě stě korun. Až ho vyprovodíte na letiště, vraťte se do kanceláře. Budu pracovat na té
disertaci, až ji dokončím. Až ji vyfotografuji, pošlu ti její obrázek. Než odjedu, přijdu vás
navštívit. Jakmile to oznámí, sdělím mu to. Zatímco budeš míchat koktejl, připravím
skleničky. Budu to opakovat tak dlouho, jak si budete přát. Jakmile začne program,
zavolám tě. Až přijedu do Londýna, pošlu ti telegram. Budu tu stát, dokud nepřijede vlak.
Než odjedu do Anglie, naučím se anglicky. Nepřestanu, dokud to nedokončím. Nebude
spokojena, dokud jí ty šaty nekoupíš. Do té doby, než se vrátíš, budeme hotovi.
5. Practise following the model.
The guests will arrive soon. Will you show them round? > Whe the guests arrive, I’ll show
them round.
The weather will be better. Shall we go for a walk? - Mr Pitt will come. Will you tell him
to stay a little longer? - The students will have time. Will they play tennis? - He’ll lift the
receiver. Will he dial the number? - The number will answer. Will he press in the coin? She’ll copy all the letters. Will she have a rest?
6. Translate using till or until (= „dokud ne“).
Zůstaneme v Praze, dokud od nich nedostaneme psaní. Jenda bude čekat, dokud ho matka
nezavolá. Nemůžeme pokračovat, dokud tu knihu nedostaneme. Budu hledat jeho adresu,
dokud ji nenajdu. Nebudu nic říkat, dokud se mne nezeptá. Nechám si ty peníze, dokud o
ně nepožádá. Můžete zůstat u nás, dokud si nenajdete ubytování v hotelu.
7. Translate.
Až ho uvidím, řeknu mu to. Až přijde domů, bude moc unavený. Až o tom uslyší, bude se
zlobit. Budu ti psát, kdykoli budu moct. Zavolej mi, kdykoli budeš potřebovat radu.
Uspořádá večírek, zatímco její rodiče budou pryč. Jestli zavolají rodiče, zatímco budu
v hospodě, řekni jim, že jsem v knihovně. Potřebuji si s tebou promluvit, než odejdeš.
Zkontroluj to zboží, než zaplatíš. Přečti si návod, než to použiješ. Budou bydlet s rodiči,
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dokud se nevezmou. Stále jděte, dokud nepřijdete k mostu. Nemůžeme jet, pokud nás
nepozvou. Jakmile otevřu pusu, uslyší, že nejsem rodilý mluvčí. Než ho najdeme
v hospodě, bude pozdě. Než dostaneš tento pohled, budu zase doma. Pošli nám pohled, až
budeš příště v Anglii.
Odjedeme, až budeme po obědě. Budeš se cítit mnohem lépe, až něco sníš. Pojďme na
kafe poté, co nakoupíme. Zameť podlahu poté, co utřeš stoly, ne před tím. Chci jet do
Anglie, jakmile skončím tento kurz.
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OPAKOVANÝ DĚJ
S + USED + TO INFINITIVE
He
I
You
Father
used to
used to
used to
used to
come to see me every day.
know her mother well.
smoke a pipe, didn’t you?
tell me that story.
Navštěvoval mě každý den.
Znával jsem dobře její matku.
Kouříval jsi lulku, že?
Otec mi vyprávíval ten příběh.
Otázka:
Used he to play football when he was young?
Did he use to play football when he was young?
Zápor:
He usedn’t to play football when he was at the college.
He didn’t use to play football when he was at the college.
EXERCISES
1.
Put “used to” expression where possible.
I listened to that radio programme every Sunday. He drank only Scotch whisky. He drank
only Scotch whisky at yesterday’s party. We regularly met at that Chinese restaurant. Mr
Lee taught us French and Mrs Miller German. That book was read by young people up to
the age of twenty. I lived in Prague. I lived in Prague during the war. He visited these
places every year. We were great football fans. I called on them every Sunday. The
charges for seats were very low last season. I was travelling in Africa when that happened.
They regularly rang us in the evening. He was employed in a bank in 1990. There was a
bookshop in that house. He often went for a walk in that park. There were two firms in
London by the name of “James”. There was a tram stop near here. We often visited art
galeries and exhibitions. I played football when I was young.
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GERUND
A. GERUNDIUM V PODMĚTU
Fluent
speach
To speak
Speaking
Travelling
Selling
Spending
Talking
Watching
Listening
about
to
fluently
fluently
must be
must be
must be
our goal.
our goal.
our goal.
old cars
money
the matter
T.V.
is
is
is
is
is
taped talks
is
interesting
his job.
a pleasure to her.
useless.
his every-day
programme.
a good exercise.
Pozn.: Gerundium připojuje svůj předmět předložkou jen tehdy, když i odpovídající sloveso
má předložku:
to read books = reading books
to listen to radio = listening to radio
to wait for sb = waiting for sb
Ale!!!
Pozn.: Pokud jde o podstatné jméno, užívá se jednak členu a předložky of:
(the) writing of books, (the) reading of letters, (the) singing of songs
Pozn.: Gerundium je provázeno příslovcem, zatímco podstatné jméno přídavným jménem:
Eating quickly is not good for health.
Writing correctly is important.
x
x
fluent speaking
correct writing
B. GERUNDIUM PO SLOVESECH JAKO PŘEDMĚT
Start
writing
now.
When did you begin
studying
English.
Go on
reading.
He
kept (on)
explaining
the same thing.
When will
continue
working
on your dissertation.
you
I
finished
reading
the book last night.
Stop
making
that noise.
He
gave up
smoking
cigars for ever.
I
like
travelling
by plane.
loves
He
skiing
on hard snow.
enjoyed
I’ve
talking
to him very much.
prefer
I
consulting
the timetable to
asking a guard.
I don’t
like
showing
foreigners round.
dislike
I
queueing.
hate
I
arguing
with him.
What do you intend
doing
now.
I don’t
feel like
eating
a big meal now.
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začít, začínat
pokračovat
(... dál)
skončit
přestat
vzdát se (čeho)
rád
velmi rád
raději ... než ...
nerad
moc, strašně nerad
zamýšlet, hodlat
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I
I
He
Would you
suggest
regret
succeeded in
mind
going
being
passing
opening
to the theatre.
unable to come.
the exam.
the window.
navrhovat
litovat
uspět, podařit se
Otevřel byste okno?
C. GERUNDIUM S VLASTNÍM ČINITELEM
I am looking forward
(Těším se,
I am looking forward
(Těším se,
I rely
(Spoléhám se
to
že
to
že
on
(na)
spending two days in Brno.
strávím dva dny v Brně)
spending two days in Brno.
stráví dva dny v Brně.)
his
(on)
Peter’s
his
Peter
Mr. Brown
him
helping me.
(a)
helping me.
(b)
a) Gerundium je blíže určeno přivlastňovacím zájmenem nebo přivlastňovacím pádem, ovšem
pouze když je podmět gerundiální fráze jiný než podmět věty hlavní;
b) Na předložku navazuje 4. pád substantiva, za kterým stojí přídavné jméno slovesné, nikoli
gerundium; v hovorové angličtině se druhé konstrukci dává přednost.
D. GERUNDIUM PO SLOVESECH S PŘEDLOŽKOU
All of us
It
You must
We must
We never
We’ve
Did you
I must
Who can
The boys
They all
Please
Please
rely (spoléhat se)
depends (záležet)
insist (trvat na něčem)
concentrate our efforts
thought
heard
object
thank you
prevent him
played
laughed
excuse me
excuse
on
on
on
on
of
of
to
for
from
at
at
for
his
Paul’s
his
Joe’s
my
my
E. GERUNDIUM PO PŘÍDAVNÝCH JMÉNECH
She was
busy
The book isn’t
worth (stojí za)
He is
proud
He is
fond
Are you
afraid
of
He was
ashamed (styděl se)
I am
tired
He was
good
at
I’m
surprised
at
Mary
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Jane passing that exam.
lending me that sum.
doing it at once.
improving education.
marrying Miss Lee.
visiting Scotland.
asking you that question.
helping me.
annoucing it publicly.
being Red Indians.
not daring to jump.
being late.
interrupting you.
washing dishes.
reading.
having such a son.
playing cards.
there being some troubles.
being so awkward.
repeating the same things.
explaining these things.
having a friend.
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Clauses of Cause/Reason or Result; Wish-Sentences.
F. GERUNDIUM PO SPOJKÁCH A PŘEDLOŽKÁCH
After
Before
crossing
going
the street
abroad
she turned to the left.
you’ll have to settle those things.
He left
He has been playing all the
afternoon
He won the race
He made a living
Do you know what she meant
He stopped us
without
instead of
saying
writing
goodbye.
his paper.
in spite of
being
teaching
making
putting up
handicapped.
English.
that remark?
his hand.
by
EXERCISES
1. Give affirmative answers, using the below model.
Is it interesting to travel in foreign countries? = Yes, travelling in foreign countries is
interesting.
Is it possible to transport machines by plane? Is it difficult to learn non-European
languages? Is it safe to cross the street? Does it cost much to take meals at the Palace?
Does it take much time to go over the whole Zoo? Is it good manners to talk to one’s
neighbour at table? Does is sound reasonable to accept his offer?
2. Change the following sentences, following the example.
Bill will marry that girĺ. It will be announced. = Bill’s marrying that girl will be
announced.
Mr Brown will spend the money. It will leave his family without a penny. - Miss Ball is
ill. It will make things more difficult. - She made these mistakes again. It made the teacher
nervous. - Lucy is going to marry a pop-singer. It will make her mother unhappy. - You
won’t speak to Miss Lee. It will make things worse. - We put the money on the desk. It
was very risky. - Mrs Harvey’s husband will say so. It will change nothing.
3. Practise the individual verbs, using the models above.
Are you going to visit the art gallery? - Yes. In fact, I’m looking forward to visiting it.
I am greatly interested in visiting it. Nothing will stop me from visiting it.
Is Tom going to visit Great Britain? Is she going to listen to that programme? Are you
going to meet those people? Are you going to discuss these problems with Professor
Smith?
He won first prize. Did you congratulate him? Yes. I congratulated him on winning the
prize. Was he proud? Yes, he was proud of winning the prize. Was he delighted? Yes, he
was delighted at winning ...
He passed his final exams. Peter married a very beautiful girl. He finished his Fifth
Symphony. Toland beat the word champion six to nil.
You are very late. I apologize for being late. Please excuse my being so late. I regret
being so late.
We are taking up much of your time. Mr French is sometimes rather rude. They have to
postpone the meeting. He won’t be able to attend the meeting.
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I rely on Peter. He will help me. = I rely on Peter helping me. I count on his helping me.
I rely on Mary. She will certainly come too. - We all rely on him. He will lend us some
money. - I rely on Charles. He will tell us Jane’s phone number. - We rely on them. They
will send us a telegram.
He insists that he shall come with us. = He insists on coming with us, but I try to prevent
him from doing it.
The Browns insist that they shall invite our friends too. He insists that he will use the
phrase. They insist that they shall meet us at the station. Mr Burns insists that he will buy a
new car.
Do you mind if I smoke here? = Do you mind my smoking here? No, not in the least.
Do you mind if I go to the club tonight? Come a little sooner, please. Do you mind if he
wears that brown suit? Don’t drive so fast, will you. Do you mind if I pay a ticket for you.
Don’t leave out these words, will you.
4. Create the gerund phrases on base of the pairs of sentences.
He always read in bed before falling asleep. What was he used to? - She has won first
prize. Is she proud of it? - Let’s try to persuade him. Is it any good? - Let’s consider
another method of doing it. Is it any use? - He’ll be collaborating with us. Do you object to
it? - Jane may fail the exam. Are you afraid of it? They are praising him highly. Are you
surprised at it? - John is going to lend you a hand. Do you rely on it? - Your husband has
been accredited to Madrid. Do you like the idea? - Tom isn’t behaving himself. Are you
sorry about it? - We can get this computer second-hand. Is there any possibility? Lots of
people would like to work in Germany. Are they interested in it? - Are you going to spend
so much money on that project? Is the project worth it? - That political party wants to
solve the problem of security. Did it focus its attention on it? - On Monday the palace was
open to the public. Did you take the opportunity to visit it? - He may send me a cheque
soon. Are you depending on it? - My son is pretty sure to get the job. Are you so
optimistic about it? - He’s going to leave for Africa next week. Have you heard of it? There were not enough chairs for all the guests. Did the host appologize for it? - He
wanted to spend that large sum on entertainment. Did you try to stop him? - They are
going to pay for goods in cash. Is there any advantage in it? - The clown was making
faces. Did the children laugh at him? - Matters won’t get any better. There’s no chance of
it, is there?
5. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or infinitive).
I am looking forward to (see) you. It’s no use (wait). He warned her (not touch) the wire.
Don’t forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed. My mother told me (not speak) to anyone
about it. I can’t understand her (behave) like that. He tried (explain) but she refused
(listen). At dinner she annoyed me by (smoke) between courses. You are expected (know)
the safety regulations of the college. I am prepared (wait) here all night if necessary.
Would you mind (show) me how (work) the lift? I am beginning (understand) what you
mean. He was fined for (exceed) the speed limit. The boys like (play) games but hate (do)
lessons. Please go on (write); I don’t mind (wait). He wore dark glasses (avoid) (be)
recognized. Before (give) evidence you must swear (speak) the truth. I tried (persuade)
him (agree) with your proposal. Would you mind (shut) the window? I have no intention
of (go) to that film. I suggest (telephone) the hospitals before (ask) the police (look) for
him. After (hear) the conditions I decided (not enter) the competition. Some people seem
(have) a passion for (write) to the newspapers. He expects me (answer) by return but I
have no intention of (reply) at all. By (offer) enormous wages he is persuading men (leave)
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their present jobs and (work) for him. The horse won’t be well enough (run) in
tomorrow’s race. He doesn’t seem (have recovered) from his long journey. At first I
enjoyed (listen) to him but after a while I got tired of (hear) the same story again. It is
usually easier (learn) a subject by (read) books than by (listen) to lectures.
I used (ride) a lot but I haven’t had a chance (do) any since (come) here. I ride sometimes.
Would you like (come) with me next time? Most people prefer (spend) money to (earn) it.
I didn’t feel like (work) so I suggested (spend) the day in the garden. Why do you keep
(look) back? Are you afraid of (be) followed? It’s no use (try) (interrupt) him. You’ll have
(wait) till he stops (talk). He didn’t like (leave) children alone in the house. I’m very sorry
for (be) late. I keep (try) mayonnaise. The car began (make) an extraordinary noise so I
stopped (see) what it was. He decided (put) broken glass on top of his wall (prevent) boys
(climb) over it. I didn’t mind (offend) anyone but somehow I succeeded in (annoy) them
all.
6. Translate into English.
Budeme muset odložit návštěvu muzea na pozítří. Bylo už pozdě, ale on hovořil dál a
dával další příklady, až někdo navrhl, abychom skončili a sešli se znovu ve středu.
Kdybyste mi laskavě půjčil ten slovník. Proč navrhujete použít této metody? Už začali
stavět to nové sídliště? Lituji, že nebudu moci přijít na váš večírek. Myslíte, že se budu
moci vyhnout tomu, abych se s ním setkal? Jak se vám podařilo složit zkoušku z
matematiky? Nemohu riskovat, že přijdu pozdě na nádraží. Nevadí mi, když musím
vstávat brzo ráno. Strašně nerad s takovými lidmi mluvím. Nemám chuť o té věci znovu
diskutovat. Rád diskutuji o těchto věcech, ale s ním bych nerad o tom diskutoval. Co
zamýšlíte dělat, až skončíte studium na této škole? Jezdíte raději do práce metrem nebo
autem? Měl jsem požitek z poslechu českých árií. Přestaň se, prosím tě, na ty věci ptát.
Víš, že o těch věcech nerad hovoří. Kdy budete pokračovat ve výkladu této gramatické
struktury? Strávil jsem hodně času opravou svého vozu. Pojďme si zatancovat! Rád čtu.
Miluje ležení na pláži. Nenávidí dělání zkoušek. Raději sedí nalevo. Přestaň mluvit! Ten
pes zaštěkal a dítě začalo plakat. Pořád něco zapomínám. Jestli jsi nemocný, měl by ses
vyhnout kouření. Nesnáším, když se na mě někdo dívá, když jím. Je radši, když je
navštěvujeme v neděli. Navrhl jsem, aby se vykoupal. Odešel jsem z místnosti, aniž by
mne někdo slyšel. Trval jsem na tom, že půjde se mnou. Nemá význam mu to říkat. Už
nestojí za to kupovat ten časopis. Co takhle pozvat Paula a Rebeku? Co kdybychom šli
v neděli na oběd. Ona je zcela pro to, aby se zítra jelo na výlet. Nemohu si pomoct, ale
myslím si, že na tom příběhu je něco divného. Viděl jsem ho, jak se prochází s tvou
sestrou po parku. Slyšíš někoho přicházet?
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ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF CAUSE/REASON OR RESULT
Příčinné spojky jsou because, for (stojí uprostřed příčinného souvětí nebo navazují na
předchozí větu. Spojky as, since seeing that stojí na začátku souvětí.
I would advise you to take your umbrella, because (for) it is raining.
As (Since, Seeing that) it is raining, I would advise you to take your umbrella.
Why didn’t you come soon? Because I missed the bus.
Příčinný (důvodový) vztah vyjadřují i předložková spojení because of, owing to, due to –
kvůli, pro.
Because of strong wind, the explorers had to put off their experiments.
Owing to a big schedule, I had to postpone my visit to Brighton.
Due to bad weather the plane didn’t take off.
Důsledek (výsledkový vztah) se v angličtině vyjadřuje výrazy so, as a result, therefore,
so/such … (that).
He was tired (and) so he went to bed early.
It was raining hard and as a result we didn’t go out.
I failed my driving test the first time and therefore I took it again.
It was raining hard. As a result, we didn’t go out.
I failed my driving test the first time. Therefore, I took it again.
The film was so good (that) I went to see it again.
It was such a beautiful afternoon (that) we decided to go out for a walk.
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WISH-SENTENCES
Větou přací uváděnou spojkami „ať, kéž“ si přejeme uskutečnění něčeho. Tu je v angličtině
opis s may (jen v knižním stylu) nebo předrážka I hope a modální opis.
May you be happy.
May the best man win!
I hope she can come.
Ať jste šťastni!
Ať vyhraje ten nejlepší!
Kéž bude moci přijít!
Větou přací uváděnou výrazy „kéž by, kdyby tak, kdyby jen, škoda, že ne“ předkládáme
uskutečnění přání jako nejvýše jen možné. Tu je v angličtině předrážka I wish nebo if only a
tvar slovesa v minulém nebo předminulém čase.
I wish I knew how to do it.
I wish I were healthy again.
I wish I didn’t have to go there.
I wish he had been with us there.
Kéž bych / Kdybych jen věděl, jak to udělat!
Jen abych byl zase zdravý!
Kéž bych tam tak nemusel chodit!
Škoda, že tam tenkrát s námi nebyl.
If only I knew what to do now!
If only I had listened to her!
Kdybych tak věděl, co teď!
Kdybych byl tenkrát na ni dal!
EXERCISES
1. Rephrase.
I’m poor. – If only I wasn’t / weren’t poor!
I didn’t know what was behind it. I never listened carefully to what she said. No one
warned her. He isn’t reasonable when it comes to the problem of money. She can’t cook.
He left my suitcase on the train. They have to change their jobs. They aren’t critical.
2. Translate.
Kdybych se byl tenkrát více učil! Kéž bych měl příště více štěstí než teď! Kéž by si to
nerozmyslel! Kdyby si aspoň nevymýšlel tak hloupé výmluvy! Ať vyhraje ten nejlepší!
Škoda, že není praktičtější! Škoda, že jsem to nevěděl. (Já bych) radši kdybyste přišel o
něco dřív. Přál bych si, abych to byl nikdy neřekl. Škoda, že je tvoje představa tak
nerealistická. Kéž bys nemusel jít domů tak brzy.
Doufám, že se ti ten film bude líbit. Doufám, že se tam dostaneme včas. Kdybych tam měl
více volného času. Kdyby tak nebylo pozdě! Kdyby tak nepršelo. Kéž bych byl vyšší. Kéž
by byl pátek. Kéž bych uměl francouzsky. Kéž bys teď nemusel jít. Příště bych raději šel
někam jinam. Raději bych byl lékařem než zubařem. Byl bych radši, kdyby to udělal on.
Kdybychom si tak byli vybrali jiný hotel! Kdybys to tak byl neříkal! Kéž bych byl nepřijal
jejich nabídku! Kéž bych byl dnes nevstal tak pozdě! Raději bych si byl koupil ten větší
slovník, ale neměl jsem dost peněz
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