20 Mr Smith next door ..... his dog bark all night!

Analysis:

The sentence describes Mr. Smith's reaction or action regarding his dog barking all night. The verb 'allows' suggests he permits or doesn't stop the barking.

Breakdown:

• A lets: Similar to 'allows', but 'allows' is slightly more formal and fits better here. 'Lets' can also be correct, but 'allows' is a stronger choice in many contexts. Let's re-evaluate the nuance. 'Lets' is often used for permission. 'Allows' also means permission but can imply a less active 'not stopping'. Given the options, both could potentially fit. However, 'lets' is more common in informal contexts for permission. 'Allows' might be used if there's a more formal or habitual permission. In the context of a dog barking all night, 'lets' is very common. Let's check if there's a subtle difference. 'Let' is often followed directly by the object and the base form of the verb (let someone do something). 'Allow' is often followed by 'to' + infinitive (allow someone to do something). Here, it's 'his dog bark', which fits 'lets'. If it were 'allows his dog to bark', that would also fit. Let's assume 'lets' is the intended answer for informal permission.
  • Let's reconsider the options. The structure is Subject + Verb + Object + Bare Infinitive (dog bark). This structure is characteristic of 'let' and 'make' (causative verbs). 'Allow' is usually followed by 'to + infinitive'. So, 'lets' is the most grammatically fitting option here.

  Breakdown (revised):

  • A lets: Correct. 'Lets' is a causative verb meaning 'to permit' and is followed by the bare infinitive.
  • B allows: Incorrect. 'Allows' is typically followed by 'to + infinitive' (allows his dog to bark).
  • C leaves: Incorrect. 'Leaves' means to depart or abandon.

  Translated Question:

  20 Мистер Смит по соседству ..... своей собаке лаять всю ночь!