Ex. 5. Find synonyms to the given words in the list of words from exercise 3.
To encourage; to joke; to dare; penetrating; enough; impolite, imprudent; to protect, to care; painful; persistently; to distribute, to provide.
Ex. 6. Whom or what do we call:
A shrew, the righteous, a prayer, a token, assassination, heresy, affection.
Ex. 7. Paraphrase using the active vocabulary.
1 Elizabeth decided to give a ring to her beloved as a symbol of her love.
2 The Duke is unwell and can’t speak to you today.
3 The Queen has very close relations with Lord Robert.
4 His Holiness has published the Bull that strips Elizabeth of the right for the throne.
5 The Lords are surprised that Robert has shown his face at the party.
6 Lord Dudley can’t be easily convinced to act against his conscience and his love.
7 Prayers may not be enough, I’ll ask for the leadership in this matter. But do notlose hope.
8 The world is filled with talks (gossip) that His Grace has made contact with Mary of Scots to realize his dreams.
9 It goes without saying that the attempt on Elizabeth’s life was planned.
10 You joke with me. – No, I don’t.
Ex. 8. Explain how you understand the following word combinations and phrases.
To pray ceaselessly; the righteous will inherit the earth; to play the shrew; to be in league with smb.; to renounce heresy; to act against one’s conscience; the time is close at hand; to be indisposed; to reclaim smb.’s affections; to undertake the assassination; to live in the open.