8. Parenthetical clauses

8.1. Point out the parenthetical clauses. Translate into Russian.

1. Third, as you see clearly, all are different size, neither dwarf nor giant holds death in their insides. 2. Come to think of it, he wasn’t even sure his nephew was called Harry. 3. “Now, don’t ask me any more,” said Hagrid gruffly. “That’s top secret, that is. 4. Some sort of test, I think. Fred said it hurts a lot, but I think he was joking. 5. “Not where I’m going, I promise you,” said Harry. 6. And you should have seen their faces when I got in here – they thought I might not be magic enough to come, you see. 7. Biggs’s boy, as I have said, came round the corner. 8. It was a glorious morning, late spring or early summer, as you care to take it, when the dainty sheen of grass and leaf is blushing to a deeper green; and the year seems like a fair young maid, trembling with strange, wakening pulses on the brink of womanhood. 9. I never knew such a strange creature, yet harmless, mind you, as the babe unborn. 10. I may have been to blame, I admit it; but nothing excuses violence of language and coarseness of expression, especially in a man who has been carefully brought up, as I know Harris has been. 11. Though, as to whether it (the document) really was signed there, or, as some say, on the other bank at “Runningmede,” I decline to commit myself. 12. But, as you know, the age restriction was only imposed this year as an extra safety measure. As you see, the Dark Mark was conjured here a week ago. It’s been a while since he heard from me, and, you know, if he doesn’t he might start thinking something’s wrong. 13. He and his wife were tortured for information about Voldemort’s whereabouts after he lost his powers, as you heard.

8.2. Paraphrase each two simple sentences into one complex with a parenthetical clause.

e.g.: James is returning tomorrow. We all know it. – As we all know, James is returning tomorrow.

1. “Did Jenny really curse the plumbers? – “Oh yes. And she did more. She slapped one of them on the face!” 2. Er … Is this the right word? Oh, I’m not sure … well … - I think she looked stunning! 3. And what about the skyscrapers? Well, well, they are quite different …4. “So you say you had a bad day?” – “Yeah, pretty tough, it was. But that is not the worst. I had a dreadful evening.” 5. It isn’t news for anyone. We are engaged. 6. I said that before!!! [They must remember!] I said that this question is still in discussion. 7. “Do you think he will punish us?” – “No. No, it’s unlikely. I think he will tell our parents.” 8. Oh no, I can’t call for Sue and you can’t talk to her. She’s out. 9. I don’t know much on the topic, Professor. Er – The October Revolution took place in … Petrograd. 10. Do you want to know what Jim thinks about that? He is opposed to the idea. 11. You are wrong. I hope you will excuse my saying so. 12. I can’t say for sure that we will come. It depends only on how lucky we are. 13. “I thought you won’t come.” “But you see now. I have come.” 14. What is she doing there? Oh I wonder… 15. I don’t know whether you’ve studied stylistics, you might not understand what that word means but – this is a typical hyperbole.