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WorksheetsNoun Number Forms in Translation from Ukrainian
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Why might an English noun that usually has a singular form be used in the plural in translation?
To match the Ukrainian plural form
Due to the context implying plurality
When translating abstract nouns
When it follows a numeral directly
How do Ukrainian and English differ in terms of expressing abstract concepts through noun number forms?
Ukrainian prefers singular, English prefers plural
Ukrainian prefers plural, English prefers singular
Both prefer singular forms for abstract concepts
Both languages are flexible depending on context
What does the concept of "singularia tantum" refer to?
Nouns that only have a singular form
Nouns that only have a plural form
Nouns that can be used in both singular and plural forms without changing meaning
Nouns that change meaning when used in plural form
What is an example of a Ukrainian noun whose plural form corresponds to the singular form in English?
Ink
Ideas
Details
Cars
What is an example of a noun that has both singular and plural forms in English and Ukrainian?
Information
Advice
Car
Evidence
How do languages differ in terms of noun number forms usage?
Only in the grammatical system
In speech
Only in written form
They do not differ
In usage tradiiton
What does the phenomenon of "pluralia tantum" refer to in the context of this material?
Nouns that only have a plural form
Nouns that can be singular in one language and plural in another
Nouns that have a singular form but are used as plural
Nouns used in plural form to imply a singular concept
Which noun form is commonly used in Ukrainian for nouns that can be both singular and plural?
Singular
Plural
Depends on the noun
Depends on the verb tense
What causes differences in noun number form usage between Ukrainian and English?
Lexical rules only
Speech traditions
Phonetic changes
Alphabet differences
Usage regularities
Which statement best describes the difficulty Ukrainian speakers face with English nouns like "detail"?
Understanding the abstract nature
Deciding between singular and plural forms
Using them in idiomatic expressions
The lack of equivalent concepts in Ukrainian
How does the lexicalization of certain noun number forms affect translation between English and Ukrainian?
It requires finding equivalent expressions
It may change the meaning of the noun in translation
It has no significant impact on translation
It simplifies the translation process by using direct equivalents
What is the implication of a noun's number form in a sentence with mixed numerical expressions?
It must match the closest adjective in number
It is determined by the verb form used
It should align with the majority number form of other nouns in the sentence
It depends on the specific rules of the noun in question
In what scenario might an English noun be used in its singular form to represent a plural concept, according to the material?
When it follows a plural adjective
When it is an abstract noun
When other nouns in the sentence are in plural
When it represents a collective idea
How does the presence of the idea of plurality/multiplicity in a Ukrainian sentence affect noun number form in English?
If one noun is plural, all nouns must be plural
The number form of nouns does not influence each other
Plural nouns can force singular nouns into plural form
Singular nouns can force plural nouns into singular form
It induces a plural number form
What role does semantic and grammatical agreement play in the use of noun number forms?
It determines verb tense
It guides the use of singular or plural forms
It is irrelevant to noun number forms
It affects the use of articles
How do Ukrainian and English handle the concept of semantic and grammatical alignment differently?
Ukrainian emphasizes alignment more than English
English emphasizes alignment more than Ukrainian
Both languages have the same level of emphasis on alignment
The concept is not applicable to Ukrainian
How does the translation challenge of countable and uncountable nouns between English and Ukrainian arise?
Differences in article usage
Variability in singular and plural forms
The abstract nature of some nouns
All of the above
What can lead to a noun in English being used in its plural form when its Ukrainian counterpart is singular?
Explicit representation of plurality in the context
Lack of corresponding plural forms in Ukrainian
Grammatical requirements for agreement
Implicit representation of plurality
Differences in meaning and the level of abstraction
In English, when a noun can be either singular or plural, how is it usually used in a sentence?
Always in the singular form
None of the above
Always in the plural form
Depends on the context
When a Ukrainian noun that can be used both in the singular and plural form is usually used in the plural form, what does it correspond to in English?
Both singular and plural forms
Plural form
Singular form
None of the above
What is the corresponding English noun form for the Ukrainian singularia tantum nouns?
Singular form
Plural form
None of the above
Both singular and plural forms
In English, what is the use of the word 'detail' based on the phrase in which it is used?
None of the above
Depends on the context
Always in the plural form
Always in the singular form
Compared to Ukrainian sentences, what can be said about the consistency in the number of nouns in English sentences?
Equal consistency in both languages
None of the above
Less consistency in English sentences
More consistency in English sentences
In English, which form of the noun must agree with the number forms of other nouns used in the plural?
Plural form
Singular form
None of the above
Both singular and plural forms
What is the corresponding English noun form for the Ukrainian pluralia tantum nouns?
None of the above
Both singular and plural forms
Plural form
Singular form
In English, what can be the use of the word 'detail' in a sentence?
None of the above
Always in the singular form
Always in the plural form
Both singular and plural forms
In English, what is the use of the article and number form of the word 'деталь' in the sentence "Діявол завжди ховається в деталях"?
Always in the singular form without any article
Always in the plural form with the definite article
None of the above
Depends on the context
In English, what is the number form of the word 'деталь' in the phrase 'вивчати щось у детялях'?
None of the above
Depends on the context
Always in the plural form
Always in the singular form
Which translation demonstrates the use of plural forms of nouns in English due to the presence of the singular form of the noun 'партія'?
Different histories and origins of the parties have been important.
The difference in the genesis and history of these parties is important.
The genesis and history of these parties are important.
The different histories and origins of these parties are important.
In which English sentence translation is the plural form of a noun determined by the presence of the idea of plurality of the words 'історія' and 'походження' in the corresponding Ukrainian sentence?
The economies of the EU member states grew at a rate twice as fast as Britain's in the first ten years of its existence.
During the first ten years of the European Union's existence, the economies of the EU member states grew twice as fast as the UK economy.
In the first ten years of its existence, the economies of the EU member states grew at a rate twice as fast as Britain's.
The economies of the EU member states grew twice as fast as the UK economy during the first ten years of the European Union's existence.
Which sentence uses the plural form of the noun 'freedoms' due to the cumulative plural of 'speech', 'organization', and 'demonstration'?
The British freedom of speech, organization, and demonstration is supported more by tradition and political culture than by law.
Freedom of speech, organization and demonstration in the UK is based more on tradition and political culture than on law.
British freedoms of speech, organization, and demonstration are supported more by tradition and political culture than by law.
The freedom of speech, organization, and demonstration in the UK is based more on tradition and political culture than on law.
Which sentence demonstrates the use of the plural form of the noun 'members' determining the use of the plural form of the noun 'policies'?
The GATT members are constantly analyzing and recommending policies aimed at minimizing existing and imposed trade barriers, including the reduction of import duties and the removal of quotas.
GATT members continually study and propose policies to minimize new and existing trade barriers, including reducing import tariffs and quotas.
GATT members are continually studying and proposing policies to minimize new and existing trade barriers, including reducing import tariffs and quotas.
The GATT members constantly analyze and recommend policies aimed at minimizing existing and imposed trade barriers, including the reduction of import duties and the removal of quotas.
Which sentence uses the plural forms of 'origins' and 'materials', leading to the use of the plural form of 'explanations'?
The material was integrated to provide an explanation of the origins of World War I.
The materials were combined to clarify the causes of the First World War.
These materials were integrated to provide explanations of the origins of World War I.
These materials were combined in order to clarify the causes of the First World War.
In which sentence does the noun 'activity' in the Ukrainian sentence have an implicit seme of repetition and plurality, leading to the use of the plural form 'activities' in the English translation?
Moreover, we are actively working to expand our participation in global trade organizations and trade activities.
Furthermore, we are actively working to expand our participation in global trade organizations and trade activity.
Furthermore, we are actively working towards increased participation in global trade organizations and activities.
Moreover, we are actively working towards increased participation in global trade organization and activities.
In which sentence does the plural form of the noun 'beginnings' demonstrate the use of several objects or implicit plurality?
The beginning of systematic research in the field of political science in Denmark was laid in 1959, with the founding of the Institute of State Studies at the University of Aarhus.
In Denmark, the beginning of systematic research in the field of political science was laid in 1959, when the Institute of State Studies at the University of Aarhus was founded.
In Denmark, the beginnings were made in the systematic study of political science in 1959 with the founding of the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of Århus.
The beginnings of systematic research in the field of political science in Denmark were laid in 1959, when the Institute of State Studies at the University of Aarhus was founded.
Which sentence uses the plural form of the noun 'rivalries' due to the presence of two Ukranian noun attributes'?
The Red Brigades faction continued its terrorist activities.
The Red Army Faction continued its terrorist activities thereafter.
National and religious hatred between these two communities has a long history.
The national and religious rivalries between the two communities are long-standing.
In which sentence does the plural form of the noun 'materials' determine the use of the plural form of the noun 'explanations'?
The materials were integrated to provide explanations of the origins of World War I.
The materials were combined to clarify the causes of the First World War.
These materials were integrated to provide explanations of the origins of World War I.
These materials were combined in order to clarify the causes of the First World War.
Which sentence demonstrates the use of the plural form of the noun 'members' determining the use of the plural form of the noun 'policies'?
GATT members continually study and propose policies to minimize new and existing trade barriers, including reducing import tariffs and quotas.
The GATT members are constantly analyzing and recommending policies aimed at minimizing existing and imposed trade barriers, including the reduction of import duties and the removal of quotas.
GATT members are continually studying and proposing policies to minimize new and existing trade barriers, including reducing import tariffs and quotas.
The GATT members constantly analyze and recommend policies aimed at minimizing existing and imposed trade barriers, including the reduction of import duties and the removal of quotas.
Which sentence uses the plural form of the noun 'freedoms' due to the cumulative plural of 'speech', 'organization', and 'demonstration'?
Freedom of speech, organization and demonstration in the UK is based more on tradition and political culture than on law.
British freedoms of speech, organization, and demonstration are supported more by tradition and political culture than by law.
The British freedom of speech, organization, and demonstration is supported more by tradition and political culture than by law.
The freedom of speech, organization, and demonstration in the UK is based more on tradition and political culture than on law.
What number form of the noun "зусилля" must be used in the English translation of the sentence "Це може заощадити багато часу та зусиль для нас"?
Plural
Singular
Either singular or plural
Both singular and plural
What must be the English number form of the noun "зусиллям" in the translation of "Проте, завдяки спільним зусиллям якість повітря почала покращуватися"?
Singular
Plural
Either singular or plural
Both singular and plural
What must be the English number form of the noun "досвіду" in the translation of "ЮНКТАД також повинна зайнятися вивченням досвіду країн, що розвиваються"?
Singular
Plural
Either singular or plural
Both singular and plural
What must be the number form of the noun "деталях" in the English translation of "Ми повинна вивчити це в деталях?
Singular
Plural
Either singular or plural
Both singular and plural
What must be the number form of the noun "деталей" in the English translation of "Ваша робота потребує уваги до деталей"?
Singular
Plural
Either singular or plural
Both singular and plural
What must be the number form of the noun "настрої" in the English translation of "Ми будемо аналізувати релігійні настрої в країні"?
Singular
Plural
Both singular and plural
Either singular or plural
Творча особистість Миколи Бердяєва ставить його на особливе місце у плеяді талановитих філософів початку століття, які народилися і починали свій творчий шлях у Києві.
The creative originality of Mykola Berdiayev merits him a place in the company of brilliant and talented philosophers who were born and began their careers in Kyiv at the turn of the century.
The creative originality of Mykola Berdiayev merits him a place in the company of brilliant and talented philosophers who were born and began their career in Kyiv at the turn of the century.
The creative originality of Mykola Berdiayev merit him a place in the company of brilliant and talented philosophers who were born and began their career in Kyiv at the turn of the century.
The creative originality of Mykola Berdiayev merit him a place in the company of brilliant and talented philosophers who were born and began their careers in Kyiv at the turn of the century.
Кількість випадків міждержавних конфліктів зараз зменшується і надалі буде зменшуватися.
The incidence of interstate conflict are diminishing and will continue to do so.
The incidence of interstate conflict is diminishing and will continue to do so.
The incidence of interstate conflicts is diminishing and will continue to do so.
The incidence of interstate conflicts are diminishing and will continue to do so.
Продовжувалася спостерігатися нестача продовольства у Північній Кореї та Лаосі через великі повені.
Food shortages also persisted in North Korea and Laos owing to extensive floodings.
Food shortage also persisted in North Korea and Laos owing to extensive flooding.
Food shortages also persisted in North Korea and Laos owing to extensive flooding.
Food shortage also persisted in North Korea and Laos owing to extensive floodings.
Через поганий врожай зернових та бої (військові сутички) виникла продовольча криза у столиці – Могадішо.
Poor cereal harvests and fightings created a food emergency in the capital, Mogadishu.
Poor cereal harvest and fightings created a food emergency in the capital, Mogadishu.
Poor cereal harvest and fighting created a food emergency in the capital, Mogadishu.
Poor cereal harvests and fighting created a food emergency in the capital, Mogadishu.
Зміна політичних режимів, що пронеслася над Центральною і Східною Європою, була дійсно світотрясною за будь якими мірками.
The change of political regimes that swept through Central and Eastern Europe in 189-90 were world-shaking by any standard.
The change of political regime that swept through Central and Eastern Europe in 189-90 were world-shaking by any standard.
The changes of political regime that swept through Central and Eastern Europe in 189-90 were world-shaking by any standard.
The changes of political regimes that swept through Central and Eastern Europe in 189-90 were world-shaking by any standard.
Завдяки економічному зростанню та врожаю зернових, що перевищував середньорічний рівень, потреба у продовольчій допомозі зменшилася у більшості слаборозвинутих країн Латинської Америки і Азії.
Owing to strong economic growth and above-average cereal harvests, food-aid needs were down in most of the least developed countries in Latin America and Asia.
Owing to strong economic growth and above-average cereal harvest, food-aid needs were down in most of the least developed countries in Latin America and Asia.
Owing to strong economic growths and above-average cereal harvests, food-aid needs were down in most of the least developed countries in Latin America and Asia.
Owing to strong economic growths and above-average cereal harvest, food-aid needs were down in most of the least developed countries in Latin America and Asia.
Ці країни продовжували реформування своєї внутрішньої сільськогосподарської політики та вживали заходи стосовно зменшення торгівельних бар’єрів.
The nations continued to reform their domestic agricultural policies and reduce trade barrier.
The nations continued to reform their domestic agricultural policy and reduce trade barrier.
The nations continued to reform their domestic agricultural policy and reduce trade barriers.
The nations continued to reform their domestic agricultural policies and reduce trade barriers.
Інші країни налагодили свою економіку і перегнали Великобританію.
Other countries restored their economies and overtook Britain.
Other countries restored their economy and overtook Britain.
Other countries restored its economy and overtook Britain.
Other countries restored its economies and overtook Britain.
Фредерік Л. Шуман займався аналітичною роботою у галузі зовнішньої політики, де у синтезованому вигляді було представлено різноманітні аналізи та пояснення поточних міжнародних подій.
Frederick L. Schuman was producing foreign policy analyses that synthesized analytic comments with account of current international events.
Frederick L. Schuman was producing foreign policy analyses that synthesized analytic comment with accounts of current international events.
Frederick L. Schuman was producing foreign policy analyses that synthesized analytic comments with accounts of current international events.
Frederick L. Schuman was producing foreign policy analyses that synthesized analytic comment with account of current international events.
Точаться гарячі дебати стосовно точної залежності між суспільним класом і поведінкою виборців.
There has been a vigorous debate about the exact relationship between social class and voting behaviour.
There have been vigorous debates about the exact relationship between social class and voting behaviour.
There have been vigorous debates about the exact relationships between social class and voting behaviour.
There has been a vigorous debate about the exact relationships between social class and voting behaviour.
За той же період частка тих, хто безперечно підтримував ці дві партії, впав ще більше.
Over the same period the shares of “strong identifiers” with the two parties fell even more.
Over the same period the proportion of “strong identifiers” with the two parties fell even more.
Over the same period the proportions of “strong identifiers” with the two parties fell even more.
З усіх колишніх радянських республік Україні мала найліпші шанси для розвитку.
Ukraine, of all former Soviet republics, stood the best chances of effective growths.
Ukraine, of all former Soviet republics, stood the best chance of effective growths.
Ukraine, of all former Soviet republics, stood the best chances of effective growth.
Ukraine, of all former Soviet republics, stood the best chance of effective growth.
Ці загальні тенденції, що спостерігаються протягом 1945-1990 рр., вказують на те, що кількість випадків міждержавних війн буде продовжуватиме зменшуватися.
These broad trends between 1945 and 1990 suggest that the incidences of interstate war will continue to decline.
These broad trends between 1945 and 1990 suggest that the incidence of interstate war will continue to decline.
These broad trends between 1945 and 1990 suggest that the incidences of interstate wars will continue to decline.
These broad trends between 1945 and 1990 suggest that the incidence of interstate wars will continue to decline.
Під час своєї кампанії президент обіцяв продовжити ринкові реформи і зовнішню політику, стрижнем якої є встановлення тісних зв’язків із Західною Європою, Сполученими Штатами Америки та НАТО. Така політика підтримується більшістю українського народу.
During his campaign, the President pledged to continue market reforms and a foreign policy that centers on close ties with Western Europe, the United States, and NATO. These policies are supported by the majority of the Ukrainian people.
During his campaign, the President pledged to continue market reforms and a foreign policy that centers on close ties with Western Europe, the United States, and NATO. This policy is supported by the majority of the Ukrainian people.
During his campaign, the President pledged to continue market reforms and a foreign policy that centers on close tie with Western Europe, the United States, and NATO. These policies are supported by the majority of the Ukrainian people.
During his campaign, the President pledged to continue market reforms and a foreign policy that centers on close tie with Western Europe, the United States, and NATO. This policy are supported by the majority of the Ukrainian people.
“Так що це має означати, юначе?”. Він подивився сину в очі, вимагаючи повного пояснення.
"So what's this supposed to mean, boy?" He looked his son into the eyes, demanding full explanations.
"So what's this supposed to mean, boy?" He looked his son into the eye, demanding full explanations.
"So what's this supposed to mean, boy?" He looked his son into the eyes, demanding a full explanation.
"So what's this supposed to mean, boy?" He looked his son into the eye, demanding a full explanation.
Тим не менш збройні конфлікти між державами, безперечно, будуть мати місце тоді, коли територіальні суперечки ускладнюватимуться іншими чинниками.
Nevertheless armed conflicts between states will doubtless occur in circumstance where territorial disputes are exacebrated by other factors.
Nevertheless armed conflict between states will doubtless occur in circumstance where territorial disputes are exacebrated by other factors.
Nevertheless armed conflict between states will doubtless occur in circumstances where territorial disputes are exacebrated by other factors.
Nevertheless armed conflicts between states will doubtless occur in circumstances where territorial dispute is exacebrated by other factors.
Ці матеріали було об’єднано з метою з’ясування причин виникнення Першої світової війни.
These materials were integrated to provide explanation of the origins of World War I.
These materials were integrated to provide explanation of the origin of World War I.
These materials were integrated to provide explanations of the origin of World War I.
These materials were integrated to provide explanations of the origins of World War I.
Однак коли поведінка державних службовців та інституцій почала вивчатися науковцями, то з’явилося багато досліджень у галузі політики, які можна вважати політологічними, в тому числі, зокрема, системні дослідження та праці з політичної культури.
With the opening of the behaviour of public officials and institutions to scientific scrutiny, however, there has been much political inquiry that would qualify as political science, including, for example, systems analysis and works on political culture.
With the opening of the behaviour of public officials and institutions to scientific scrutiny, however, there have been many political inquiries that would qualify as political science, including, for example, systems analysis and works on political culture.
With the opening of the behaviour of public officials and institutions to scientific scrutiny, however, there has been much political inquiry that would qualify as political science, including, for example, system analysis and works on political culture.
With the opening of the behaviour of public officials and institutions to scientific scrutiny, however, there have been many political inquiries that would qualify as political science, including, for example, system analysis and works on political culture.
Чотири різні етнічні групи населення у Великобританії відмінні своєю історією, релігійною належністю, національними характеристиками та, особливо у випадку Північної Ірландії, партійною системою.
The four populations in Great Britain are distinctive in terms of their histories, religious affiliations, national identities, and, especially in Northern Ireland, their party systems.
The four populations in Great Britain are distinctive in terms of their history, religious affiliation, national identity, and, especially in Northern Ireland, their party system.
The four populations in Great Britain are distinctive in terms of its history, religious affiliation, national identity, and, especially in Northern Ireland, its party system.
The four populations in Great Britain are distinctive in terms of their history, religious affiliations, national identities, and, especially in Northern Ireland, their party systems.
З великими зусиллями ми будуємо щось таке, що лише десять років тому видалося б неможливим уявити.
With great efforts we are building something that only decade ago would be difficult to imagine.
With great efforts we are building something that only a decade ago would be difficult to imagine.
With a great effort we are building something that only a decade ago would be difficult to imagine.
With great effort we are building something that only a decade ago would be difficult to imagine.
Повітряне піратство становило загрозу міжнародним зносинам та життю і безпеці членів екіпажу і пасажирів, небачену з часів морського піратства.
The threat that airplane hijacking posed to international communications as well as to the lives and safety of crews and passengers was unparalleled since the days of high-seas piracy.
The threat that airplane hijacking posed to international communications as well as to the lives and safeties of crews and passengers were unparalleled since the days of high-seas piracy.
The threat that airplane hijacking posed to international communications as well as to the lives and safety of crews and passengers were unparalleled since the days of high-seas piracy.
The threat that airplane hijacking posed to international communications as well as to the lives and safety of crew and passengers was unparalleled since the days of high-seas piracy.
Політична система Великобританія становить цікавий об’єкт дослідження, незважаючи на теперішнє невдоволення нею.
Notwithstanding present discontent, Britain is an interesting political system to study.
Notwithstanding a present discontent, Britain is an interesting political system to study.
Notwithstanding present discontents, Britain is an interesting political system to study.
В останні роки зростає тиск щодо запровадження більш пропорційної виборчої системи.
In recent years, pressures have grown for the adoption of a more proportional electoral system.
In recent years, pressure has grown for the adoption of a more proportional electoral system.
In recent years, pressures have grown for the adoptions of a more proportional electoral system.
In recent years, pressure has grown for the adoptions of a more proportional electoral system.
Англія, Уельс і Північна Ірландія мають свою чітку національну ідентичність та політичні інституції.
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have distinct national identities and political institution.
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have distinct national identity and political institutions.
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have distinct national identity and political institution.
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have distinct national identities and political institutions.
Порівняльні оглядові дослідження свідчать про те, що релігійні настрої в країні незначні.
Comparative survey shows that religious feelings in the country is weak.
Comparative surveys show that religious feelings in the country is weak.
Comparative survey shows that religious feeling in the country is weak.
Comparative surveys show that religious feeling in the country is weak.
За урядування пані Тетчер її консервативний уряд провадив економічну політику, що передбачала низку заходів, спрямованих на посилення ринкової економіки.
Under Mrs. Thatcher the Conservative government adopted more free-market sets of economic policy.
Under Mrs. Thatcher the Conservative government adopted a more free-market set of economic policies.
Under Mrs. Thatcher the Conservative government adopted a more free-market set of economic policy.
Under Mrs. Thatcher the Conservative government adopted more free-market sets of economic policies.
Важливою є різниця у генезі та історії цих партій.
Different histories and origins of the parties have been important
Different history and origins of the parties have been important.
Different histories and origin of the parties have been important.
Different history and origin of the parties have been important.
Занадто багато уваги приділяється визначенню абсолютного рівня підтримки партії робітничим та середнім класами.
Too much attention has been paid to absolute levels of party support in the working and middle class.
Too much attention has been paid to absolute level of party support in the working and middle class.
Too much attention has been paid to absolute level of party support in the working and middle classes.
Too much attention has been paid to absolute levels of party support in the working and middle classes.
Свобода слова, організацій та демонстрацій у Великобританії тримаються більше на традиції і політичній культурі, ніж на законі.
British freedom of speech, organizations, and demonstrations is supported more by tradition and the political culture than by law.
British freedoms of speech, organizations, and demonstrations are supported more by tradition and the political culture than by law.
British freedoms of speech, organization, and demonstration are supported more by tradition and the political culture than by law.
British freedom of speech, organization, and demonstration is supported more by tradition and the political culture than by law.
Вже у 1959 році масовий терор спав і репресії стали застосовуватися більш вибірково.
Already in 1953 mass terror abated, and repression came to be applied more discriminately.
Already in 1953 mass terrors abated, and repressions came to be applied more discriminately.
Already in 1953 mass terror abated, and repressions came to be applied more discriminately.
Already in 1953 mass terrors abated, and repression came to be applied more discriminately.
