Test on Advanced English Grammar Guide

Question 1: The verb 'beg' is demonstrated in the study materials as being followed by an active infinitive construction.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials provide the example 'He begged to be allowed to come with us', where 'to be allowed' is a passive infinitive construction.

Question 2: Based on the provided study materials, which sentence(s) correctly express the idea "Zdá se, že se to auto nerozbilo" using a "seem + perfect infinitive" structure?

A. The car doesn’t seem to have been broken.

B. The car seems to not have been broken.

C. The car doesn’t seem to be broken.

D. The car didn't seem to have been broken.

Explanation: The study materials provide "The car doesn’t seem to have been broken" as a correct translation for "Zdá se, že se to auto nerozbilo". It also states that "the car seems to not have been broken" is an acceptable alternative (taky ale jde). Option 2 uses a simple infinitive (to be broken) instead of a perfect infinitive (to have been broken). Option 3 changes the tense of 'seem' to past, which alters the meaning from the intended 'Zdá se...' (It seems...).

Question 3: The noun 'experience' cannot be used as a singular countable noun.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'experience' can be a singular countable noun meaning 'zážitek', alongside its use as an invariable singular noun meaning 'zkušenost'.

Question 4: Which of the following statements about the quantifiers 'much' and 'many' are correct according to the study materials?

A. 'Many' is used with plural countable nouns, while 'much' is used with singular uncountable nouns or without a noun.

B. Both 'much' and 'many' are generally not used in positive declarative or imperative sentences.

C. To ask about a specific number, 'how much' should be used; to ask about an amount, 'how many' should be used.

D. 'Much' can be correctly used in an imperative sentence such as 'Don't put much sugar in my tea!'

Explanation: According to the study materials, 'many' is used with plural countable nouns ('Many + pl. count'), and 'much' is used with singular uncountable nouns or without a noun ('Much + sg. / nothing'). The materials also state that 'much' and 'many' are generally not used in positive declarative or imperative sentences, which means they can be used in negative sentences, including negative imperatives like 'Don't put much sugar in my tea!'. However, the materials specify that 'how many' is used to ask about a number (e.g., 'How many apples do you want? A number'), and 'how much' is used to ask about an amount (e.g., 'How much apples do you want? An amount'), making the statement in option 2 incorrect.

Question 5: Adverbs which have the same form as their corresponding adjectives, such as 'fast' or 'early', are graded synthetically, following the adjective's gradation rules.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: 'Pokud přídavné jméno a příslovce stejný tvar, stupňování podle přídavného jména'. Examples provided, 'Fast – fast: faster' and 'Early – early: earlier', demonstrate synthetic gradation for such adverbs.