Задание №45382 ЕГЭ по Английскому языку
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово «EARLY» так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
On the eve of the batle
There is a number sources giving us detailed information about the battle. We know that by the evening of 13 October, the English and Norman armies were encamped within sight of each other at the place now (KNOW) simply as Battle. Duke William of Normandy had had plenty of time to prepare his forces since landing at Pevensey over two weeks (EARLY). Harold, by contrast, had just won a hard-fought battle at Stamford Bridge, near York, where he had defeated another claimant to the English throne, Harald Hardrada, King of Norway. When the news of William’s landing reached Harold, he rushed his battle-weary army back south, (STOP) only briefly in London to gather extra forces.
Решение:
Здесь будет решение.
Ответ: earlier
Источник: Реальные задания (ЕГЭ, ФИПИ, Вербицкая)