Контрольные задания > II. Choose the appropriate words to complete the sentences.
1. Jane bought the (latest/last) copy of today's paper. There were no more in the Shop.
2. I've just known that Kate's (older/elder) sister is a teacher.
3. His (last/latest) words before he died were: "Forgive me".
4. Excuse me, where is the (nearest/next) telephone box?
5. What is your (nearest/next) question?
Вопрос:
II. Choose the appropriate words to complete the sentences.
1. Jane bought the (latest/last) copy of today's paper. There were no more in the Shop.
2. I've just known that Kate's (older/elder) sister is a teacher.
3. His (last/latest) words before he died were: "Forgive me".
4. Excuse me, where is the (nearest/next) telephone box?
5. What is your (nearest/next) question?
Ответ:
II. Выберите подходящие слова для завершения предложений.
1. Jane bought the **last** copy of today's paper. There were no more in the Shop.
*Пояснение:* Слово "last" означает "последний", что подходит по смыслу, так как в магазине больше не было экземпляров.
2. I've just known that Kate's **elder** sister is a teacher.
*Пояснение:* Слово "elder" используется для обозначения старшего из двух родственников (в данном случае сестёр).
3. His **last** words before he died were: "Forgive me".
*Пояснение:* Здесь больше подходит "last", поскольку речь идет о последних словах человека перед смертью.
4. Excuse me, where is the **nearest** telephone box?
*Пояснение:* "Nearest" означает "ближайший", что логично в данном вопросе.
5. What is your **next** question?
*Пояснение:* "Next" используется, когда спрашивают о следующем вопросе.