Question

1. Перепишите следующие предложения и определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием –s: a) показателем глагола 3 л. ед. ч. Present Indefinite; б) признаком мн.ч. имени существительного; в) показателем притяжательного падежа имени существительного. 1. We can see great changes for the better in his life. 2. At present the team of our firm consists of professional auditors, consultants and experts. 3. This company now develops products for Hewlett Packard. 4. It also builds partnerships with other organizations that support such activities. 5. She presents the journalist’s material as the evidence. 6. Interior design is the owner’s personal therapist.

Answer 1

1. changes(б)
2. consists(a)
Auditors, consultants,expects(б)
3. develops(a)
products(б)
4. builds(a)
partnerships,organisations, activities (б)
5. presents(a)
journalist’s(в)
6. owner’s(в)

Answer 2

1. We can see great changes for the better in his life. - The word "changes" is a noun in the plural form.

2. At present, the team of our firm consists of professional auditors, consultants, and experts. - The word "consists" is a verb in the 3rd person singular form of the Present Indefinite tense.

3. This company now develops products for Hewlett Packard. - The word "develops" is a verb in the 3rd person singular form of the Present Indefinite tense.

4. It also builds partnerships with other organizations that support such activities. - The word "builds" is a verb in the 3rd person singular form of the Present Indefinite tense.

5. She presents the journalist's material as the evidence. - The word "presents" is a verb in the 3rd person singular form of the Present Indefinite tense.

6. Interior design is the owner's personal therapist. - The word "owner's" is a possessive marker indicating the possessive case of the noun "owner".