Завдання

 1. Суфікс -less /ləs/ утворює прикметники, що вказують на відсутність певної ознаки, якості. Він здебільшого утворює прикметники від іменників.

 

fear – страх - fearless – безстрашний

hope – надія - hopeless – безнадійний

home – дім, притулок - homeless – безпритульний

use – застосування - useless – даремний, марний

I felt powerless.

 a childless couple

 tasteless food

 

Read and translate:

The firefighter's fearless attitude helped save the trapped kitten from the tree.

The endless fields of sunflowers stretched as far as the eye could see.

The small puppy may bark loudly, but it's harmless and friendly.

Being careless with your belongings might lead to misplacing important items.

The scientist believed that human potential was limitless if one's determination was strong.

She felt sleepless the night before her big presentation due to nerves and excitement.

Despite his best efforts, he felt powerless to change the situation.

After spending all his money on treats, he found himself penniless at the end of the month.

The coach was tireless in his dedication to training the team for the championship.

The breathtaking view from the mountaintop left them speechless for a moment.

2. the other – інший (з двох), другий, останній 

Refers to the opposite or different one when comparing two.

One glass is empty; the other is full.

Where is the other sock?

I have two shirts; this one is blue, and the other is green.

She owns two cats; the other is much smaller.

 

The others: Refers to the remaining people or things in a specific group or set.

Some pencils are on the table; the others are in the drawer.

Some students left early; the others stayed for the entire class.

Some books are on the shelf; the others are in the cupboard.

Some flowers are in the vase; the others are in the garden.

 

Others: Refers to additional people or things apart from a specific group already mentioned.

Some students like math, while others prefer science.

Some people enjoy swimming; others prefer hiking.

Some pens are blue, and others are black.

Some shirts are red, and others are green.

 

Other (without 'the'):

is more general and refers to any additional or different things or people.

We use other before a plural noun:

children from other countries.

There are several pens on the table; do you have other colours?

I don't like this shirt; show me other options available.

Some students enjoy reading fiction books, while other students prefer non-fiction.

3. Exercise 2

Fill in: other, others, the other, the others

I woke up ___ morning and just could not get myself out of bed.

One book is mine, and ___ belongs to my brother.

One cup is on the table, and ___ is in the kitchen.

She bought various toppings for the pizza, including cheese, pepperoni, and ___ vegetables.

Some birds flew away; ___ remained in the tree.

Some cookies are chocolate chip, and ___ are oatmeal.

This box contains shoes; ___ box has hats.

This house has two rooms; ___ room is used as an office.

Who were ___ people in that room?

Aubrey's on his way here, with ___.