3. Не is doubtful (about) whether he can afford it.
4. Is your father aware (of) how you’ve been behaving during his absence?*
5. We felt curious (as to) how he would receive the suggestion.
6. I am ignorant (of) whom I have the honour to address.
7. I’m not sure why he wants it.
Я
8. We were worried about where you had got to.
9. Be careful how you cross the street.
10. He’s very fussy (about) how his meals are cooked.
11. I’m not quite sure how to do it (how it is done).
ПРИМЕЧАНИЯ
(5) Перед придаточным предложением вместо предлога about можно употребить as to или concerning, во лучше обойтись совсем без предлога.
(6) Сравните с употреблением (опущением) предлога после прилагательного sure в следующих примерах.
I’m not quite sure of that.
I’m not quite sure whether he’s still here.
§ 85.
Следующие примеры иллюстрируют употребление прилагательных glad, sorry, sure, anxious, careful во всех трех конструкциях с прилагательными.ПК 1 Г:
I shall be glad to have your help.
ПК 2:
I shall be glad of your help.
ПК 3:
I’m glad (that) you can help me.
ПК 1 Б:
I’m sorry to hear (that) your brother failed in his exams.
ПК 2:
I’m sorry about your brother’s failure in his exams.
ПК 2:
I’m sorry for your brother.
ПК 3:
I’m sorry (that) your brother failed in his exams.
ПК 1 Б:
He’s sure to come.
ПК 2:
Are you sure about (или of) that?
ПК 3:
I’m not sure (about) where this ought to go.
ПК 1 Б:
Harry is anxious to start early.
ПК 1 Б:
We’re anxious for Harry to start early.
ПК 2:
They will be anxious for news of your arrival.
ПК 2:
They’re anxious about their daughter’s health.
ПК 3:
I’m anxious that he should come.
ПК 1:
Be careful not to let that vase fall.
ПК 2:
Be careful with that vase.
ПК 3:
Be careful (that) you don’t drop that vase.
ОПРЕДЕЛИТЕЛИ
(DETERMINATIVES)
§ 86а.
Значение определителей(см. § 75) можно найти в словаре. Настоящий раздел посвящен главным образом порядку слов и содержит соответствующие схемы и таблицы.