Syntax - veškeré výsledky cvičení
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Replace the word THIS by a THAT clause made from the second sentence in each group. Use the
Present subjunctive.
The stockbroker has recommended this. They should not buy that particular stock now.
→ The stockbroker has recommended that they not buy it.
Her employer demands this. She must come to work on time.
→ Her employer demands that she come.
The committee proposed this. A lawyer should be consulted regarding their legal rights.
→ The commi ee proposed that a lawyer be consulted regarding their legal rights.
We strongly urge this. You should not interfere in this matter.
→ We strongly urge that you not interfere in this matter.
May I ask this of you? (omit of). Do not tel anyone about our plans.
→ May I ask that you not tel anyone about our plans.
The doctor has suggested this. The patient should take a long vacation.
→ The doctor has suggested that the patient take a long vacation.
I urge this. Stay in bed until you are over your cold.
→ I urge that you stay in bed un l you are over your cold.
The students request this. They should be given less homework
The general commanded this. Al the men in the post should be prepared for an immediate attack.
→ The general commanded that al the men in the post be prepared for an immediate a ack.
We desire this. The tour leader should notify us immediately of any change in plans.
→ We desire that the tour leader notify us immediately of any change in plans.
Exercises – subordinate clauses
This is the place where it happened. (defining relative clause, bcs it specifies the place -> which place?)
This is where it happened. (nominal relative clause, after to be we always have a complement; we
start with a WH- element) -> This is the place where it happened. -> Nominal RC
We often met at the time when we both sang in the choir. (defining relative clause <- which time? we
specify it)
We often met when we both sang in the choir. (adverbial clause of time <- when did we meet?)
May is when she takes her last examination. (nominal relative clause <- to be + NRC functioning as a
C)
(S) Whatever doubts she had (V) were quickly dispel ed. (nominal relative clause)
(A – finite clause – O S V) Whatever doubts I may have, we must continue (M - SV). (adverbial clause
of concession)
Keep it wherever it is available. (adverbial clause of place -> keep it where?)
Keep it at a place where it is available. (defining relative clause -> which place?)
I shal never forget you wherever you may be. (adverbial clause of concession)
Things then improved, which surprises me. (sentential relative clause)