Počitatelná a nepočitatelná podstatná jména
(Countables and uncountables)
A) Doplňte "a lot of", "much", "many".
- I never carry __________ money in my pocket.
- How __________ pills did you take this morning?
- I have to go now. I haven't got __________ time.
- Did you have __________ difficulty in finding the hotel?
- There are __________ flowers in my garden. Well, I can't see __________ .
- I paid __________ money for this watch. How __________ did you pay?
- Andrew drinks __________ beer. Do you think he drinks too __________ ?
- There are __________ monuments in this town.
- There aren't __________ women who are as beautiful as she is.
B) Doplňte "a little" nebo "a few".
- She only wants __________ milk in her coffee.
- They only ate __________ chocolates.
- It rained __________ yesterday.
- The students were bored and __________ of them asleep.
- Barbara can speak __________ Polish.
- There is only __________ soup in the freezer.
- Paul made quite __________ mistakes.
- The Bond films? There are only __________ I have not seen.
C) Přeložte pomocí "many", "much", "a little", "little", "a few", "few".
trochu cukru - __________, nejméně kakaa - __________, několik receptů - __________, hodně konzerv - __________, méně mouky - __________, trochu polévky - __________, málo smetany - __________, nejméně obchodů - __________, hodně času - __________, málo jablek - __________, několik knih - __________, méně vajec - __________, trochu sýra - __________, hodně cukroví - __________, málo vody - __________, trochu marmelády - __________, několik kuchařek - __________, méně mléka - __________, málo času - __________
D) Doplňte "much", "many", "few" nebo "little".
- He isn’t very popular. He has __________ friends.
- Ann is very busy these days. She has __________ free time.
- Did you take __________ photographs when you were on holidays?
- I’m not very busy today. I haven’t got __________ to do.
- The museum was very crowded. There were too __________ people.
- Most of the town is modern. There are __________ old buildings.
- The weather has been very dry recently. We’ve had __________ rain.
E) Do některých z těchto vět potřebujete doplnit neurčitý člen "a".
- She is lucky. She has few problems.
- Things are not going so well for her. She has few problems.
- Can you lend me few dollars?
- I can’t give you a decision now. I need little time to think.
- There was little traffic, so the journey didn’t take very long.
- It was a surprise that he won the match. Few people expected him to win.
- I don’t know much Spanish – only few words.
F) Doplňte "little", "a little", "few", "a few".
- We must be quick. We have __________ time.
- Listen carefully. I’m going to give you __________ advice.
- Do you mind if I ask you __________ questions?
- This town is not a very interesting place to visit, so __________ tourists come here.
- I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She has got __________ patience.
- Would you like milk in your coffee? Yes, please, __________ .
- This is a very boring place to live. There is __________ to do.
- Have you ever been to Paris? Yes, I have been there __________ times.
G) Doplňte "either" nebo "neither".
- From our windows you could see the trees on __________ side of the garden.
- Do you want chips or rice? __________ , I am not hungry at all.
- I cannot agree with __________ of you.
- I do not play the guitar, and I do not play the piano __________ .
- Do you want to speak to one of those two boys? Sure, I want to speak to __________ of them.
- They are both liars. I don't believe __________ of them.
- I saw two paintings and __________ was nice.
- He has lived in Chicago and Los Angeles, but he doesn't like __________ .
- Do you want to speak to one of those two girls? Oh no, I want to speak to __________ of them.
- Can Albert speak French or German? __________ , he is too stupid.
- Red wine or white? No thank you. I like __________ .
- They gave me two grammar exercises and __________ is correct.
- Here are two books, you can have __________ of them.
H) Tvořte věty s "both" podle vzoru:
They love the two children. They love both children.
- I liked the two films.
- Please, open the two windows.
- We visited the two towns.
- The two of your eyes are good.
I) Přeložte pomocí "either", "either or", "neither", "neither nor".
- Žádný z těch dvou není šťastný.
- Buď se mýlíš ty, anebo já.
- Ani nepije, ani nekouří.
- Obě metody jsou správné.
- Martin a Jana byli pozvaní, ale žádný z nich nepřišel.
- Na obou stranách ulice jsou chodníky.
- Řidič mě buď neviděl, nebo nechtěl zastavit.
- Ani vedoucí, ani zástupce nebyli přítomní.
J) Doplňte do vět "both", "either", "neither".
- Do you want tea or coffee? __________ I really don’t mind.
- What day is it today – the 18th or the 19th? __________ . It’s the 20th.
- There are two sandwiches here. Do you mind which I take? No, take __________ .
- Where did you go for your holidays – Scotland or Ireland? We went to __________ .
- A week in Scotland and a week in Ireland.
- When shall I phone you, morning or afternoon? __________ . I’ll be in all day.
- Where is Kate? Is she at work or at home? __________ . She’s away on holiday.
- __________ of my parents are from Paris.
- To get to the town centre, you can go along the footpath by the river or you can go along the road. You can go __________ way.
- I tried twice to phone George but __________ times he was out.
- __________ Tom’s parents is English. His father is Polish and his mother is French.
- I saw an accident this morning. One car drove into the back of another. Fortunately __________ driver was injured but __________ cars were quite badly damaged.
- I’ve got two sisters and a brother. My brother is working out but __________ my sisters are still at school.
K) Napište věty s dvojicemi "both ... and", "either ... or", "neither ... nor".
- Tom was late. So was Ann. (Both Tom and Ann were late.)
- She didn’t write and she didn’t phone.
- Bob is on holiday and so is Daisy.
- Peter doesn’t smoke and he doesn’t drink.
- Andrew hasn’t got a car. Carol hasn’t got a car either.
- It was a very boring film. It was very long too.
- Is that man’s name Richard? Or is it William? It is one of the two.
- I haven’t got time to go on holiday. And I haven’t got the money.
- We can leave today or we can leave tomorrow – whichever you prefer.
L) Doplňte do vět výrazy "neither", "either", "none", "any".
- We tried a lot of hotels but __________ of them had any free rooms.
- She took two books with her on holiday but she didn’t read __________ of them.
- She took five books with her on holiday but she didn’t read __________ of them.
- There are a few shops at the end of the street but __________ of them sell newspapers.
- You can phone me at __________ time during the evening. I’m always at home.
- I can meet you on the 6th or 7th. Would __________ of those days be convenient for you?
- Rupert and I couldn’t get into the house because __________ of us had a key.
- There were a few letters this morning but __________ of them were for me.
M) "Užijte "another", "(the) other / others"
- Have __________ cup of coffee.
- This skirt is green, __________ one is yellow.
- He lives on __________ side of the street.
- I must consult __________ .
- I have received __________ hundred crowns.
- I don't like these shoes. Show me some __________ , please.
- That is __________ matter.
- Some boys were playing volley-ball, __________ were playing games in their clubroom.
- I'll try to do it __________ way.
- She is cleverer than any of __________ .
- Do you like this cake? Have __________ .
- I do not like this book. I want __________ one.
- Some of them are golden, __________ are silver.
- Would you like __________ glass of wine?
- There are Kim and Linda, but where are __________ ?
- Let's go some __________ time.
- Has she any __________ book on that subject?
N) Doplňte nejvhodnější možnost – "another", "other", "the other".
- I have had this car for ten years. I would like to get __________ one.
- One eye is grey and __________ eye is brown.
- It’s delicious. I think I’ll go and buy __________ portion.
- Alison drinks a lot of Coke and __________ fizzy drinks.
- Alan has got two brothers. One is a baker and __________ one is a policeman.
- We saw the castle, the Old Town Square and lots of __________ important sights.
- I can only eat half of it. Will you eat __________ half?
- Waiter! I’d like __________ plate, please. This one is dirty.
O) Veberte nejlepší pokračování.
- George has worked at banks, offices, hotels and lots of
other places.
the other places.
the others.
- George got there just before ten, but
another was late.
the other was late.
the others were late.
- This CV is mine and
other CV is George’s.
the other CV is George’s.
another CV is George’s.
- George isn’t happy here. He’s going to look for
another job.
the other job.
the other jobs.
P) Přeložte.
- Obě dívky jsou vysoké, ale žádná z nich nehraje basketbal.
- Na stole je 5 jablek, ale žádné není červené. Vem ji je všechny.
- Nikdo z mé rodiny nežije v Belgii.
- Velmi málo lidí přišlo do kina, jen několik dětí.
- Ušetřili jsme trochu peněz.
- Zavři jedno oko, teď ho otevři a zavři druhé.
- Podívej, králík a tam je další.
- Můj budík je rozbitý, musím si koupit jiný.
- Mám jednu nohu delší než druhou.
- Mám tři přání. První je dobrý oběd, druhé je krásná přítelkyně a třetí je auto.
- Žil v Londýně, v Berlíně a mnoha dalších evropských velkoměstech.
- Honza přijel autem, ale všichni ostatní přijeli autobusem.
- Jiným se to možná bude líbit, ale můj typ filmu to není.
- Nedáme mu další šanci?
- Všechny ostatní ženy v místnosti měly na sobě sukni.