лексикология и стилистика) Exercise 1. Define the stylistic colouring of the underlined words, substitute them with a neutral synonym from the list given below.
1.Their discourse was interrupted. 2. He was dressed like a toff. 3. She passed away. 4. The old man kicked the bucket. 5. Where is Daddy ? 6. Come on, let's put on steam. 7. Meet my better half. 8. He must have gone off his rodder. 9. Come down to brass tacks. 10. Jack took his departure. 11. Well, let's drift. 12. Somebody has nailed my bag. 13. This is a case for a vet 14. He is a joiner.
A doctor, to steal, to go, to leave, to go on, please, to put out, come to the point, to go out of one's mind, a wife, a father, to die, to talk, a gentleman, good company.
Exercise 2. Using a dictionary state the main semantic differences between the members of the following synonymic groups. Say, whether these differences lie within the denotational or connotational components of meaning.
Gather, collect, assemble, congregate; discuss, argue, debate, dispute; help, aid, assist; employ, hire; mend, repair, patch, rebuild; occupation, calling, vocation, business; position, place, situation, post.
Exercise 3. In the following word combinations substitute the italicised word with a synonym. 1. Brisk pace, celebrated painter, changeable weather, improper story, inconstant lover, juicy fruit, succinct answer. 2. Convene the delegates, decide the question, describe the beauty of the scene, mislead the teacher, muster all the men, hasten them along. 3. Too delicate for the job; lively for his years.
Exercise 4. Fill in the blanks with a suitable paronym. Campaign, company.
1. The election, ... in England lasts about a month. 2. It was Napoleon's last 3. When ... stays too long, treat them like members of the family and they'll soon leave. 4. Misery loves... . 5. Come along for... . 6. Two are..., three are none. 7. The film ... merged. 8. Don't talk about your diseases in
Exercise 5. Translate the following sentences. Find homonyms and define their types.
1. Excuse my going first, I'll lead the way. 2. Lead is heavier than iron. 3. He tears up all letters. 4. Her eyes filled with tears. 5. In England the heir to the throne is referred to as the Prince of Wales. 6. Let's go out and have some fresh air. 7. It is not customary to shake hands in England. If the hostess or the host offers a hand, take it; a bow is sufficient for the rest. 8. The girl had a bow of red ribbon in her hair. 9. Mr. Newlywed: Did you see the button on my coat, darling ? Mrs. Newlywed: No, love. I couldn't find the button, so I just sewed up the button hole, 10. Do not sow panic. 11. He took a suite at the hotel. 12. No sweet without sweat. 13. What will you have for dessert? 14. The sailors did not desert the ship. 15. He is a soldier to the core. 16. The enemy corps was routed. 17. The word 'quay' is a synonym for Embankment'. 18. The guests are supposed to leave the key with the receptionist. 19. When England goes metric, flour will be sold by the kilogram. 20. The rose is the national flower of England. 21. In England monarchs reign but do not rule. 22. The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.
2. These dishes are on those table.
3. My teeth are yellow.
4. What women work in such companies?
5. My hair is dark brown.
6, These potatoes are in my garden
7. The cities are clean.
8. That rooms is mine.
9. Your luggage is heavy.
10. We luad such photos.
11. Grey mice are under that table.
12. I like to listen to such music.
13. He takes milk from the shelfs.
14. She dresses in her bedroom.
15. We ask our teacher yourself.
16. He studies at this college.
17. The boy brings our his key.
18. I help them myself after my lessons.
19. She writes a letter for her brother by herself.
20. They translate the text with their teacher. They aren't interesting but difficult.
2. The typist had typed(Past Perfect -Active voice ) all the letters before the manager came(Past Indefinite -Active voice )
3. I shall be preparing (Future Continious -Active Voice )for my examinations in May.
4. Science in Russia has made( Present Perfect -Active voice ) enomorous progress since the beginning of the century.
5. They informed(Past Indefinite -Active voice ) us that they had charted (Past Indefinite -Active voice )the steamer "Minsk" for the transportation of the goods.