II. Build up the constructional paradigm based on the two primary sentences.
MODEL: He was annoyed. His sister was at home.
а. As his sister was at home, he was annoyed.
b. His sister was at home, so he was annoyed.
c. He was annoyed because his sister was at home.
d. He was annoyed at his sister's being at home.
e. He was annoyed at his sister's presence at home.
f. His sister's presence at home annoyed him.
g. His annoyance was caused by his sister's being at home, etc.
1. It was stuffy in the room. I opened the window.
2. Our work is completed. We may have a good rest.
3. There was a snowstorm in the mountains. The geologists managed to carry out their work.
4. She spoke in a low voice. She avoided disturbing the patient.
5. That day the sea was too stormy. People didn’t bathe.
6. During the holidays I went to Moscow. I saw an old friend of mine.
7. It was a nice little place. The host and the hostess were rather proud of it.
8. We stayed a bit longer. Mike enjoyed it.
9. Jennifer heard him. He walked downstairs.
10.The girl grew up. She became quite a beauty.
III. Form sentences with greater predicative load taking as the basis the following kernel sentences.
MODEL: He was upset.
a. Was he upset? (1)
b. Wasn't he upset? (2)
c. Can he be upset? (2)
d. Cannot he be upset? (3)
e. He didn't seem to be upset. (2)
f. He can't have been upset. (3)
g. Couldn't he have been upset? (4)
1. This man was a gambler (Chesterton).
2. We played bridge (Christie).
3. They met at the club (Doyle).
4. His performance that night was the best of his career (Saroyan).
5. He found an excuse for going off (Saroyan)
6. "You're driving too fast." (Thurber)
7. "I said nonsense." (Chesterton)
8. They cut down all the trees in the garden (Doyle).
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