XII. Use the Subjective Infinitive Complex instead of

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X. Transform the sentences using the Subjective Infinitive Complex

The Subjective Infinitive Complex.

instead of the Objective Infinitive Complex:

Pattern: I saw her read the letter. — She was seen to read the letter.

1. I saw him put his coat on. 2. We saw the plane take off. 3. They heard the clock strike nine. 4. Everybody supposed him to be a foreigner. 5. I expect the telegram to be sent tomorrow. 6. They expected him to return in a fortnight. 7. Everybody considered him to be a great man. 8. We know her to be a talented actress.

XI. Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the Infinitive:

1. He seems ... books for a whole hour (to choose). 2. He didn't answer at once. He seemed ... his throat (to clear). 3. She didn't seem ... in the problem (to interest). 4. They seem ... this method for years (to use).
5. He seems ... with his new job (to fail). 6. He appears ... the same suit the whole year (to wear). 7. She looks sad. She appears ... the news (to learn).
8. She didn't seem ... at me but at somebody behind (to look).

a Subordinate Clause:

Pattern A: It is known that he is a great book-lover.

He is knownto be a great book-lover.

1. It is said that she is preparing for her entrance examinations. 2. It can be expected that the weather will improve soon. 3. It proved that he was a very experienced worker. 4. It happened that he was at home at that time. 5. It seems that she knows French well. 6. It is reported that the delegation has left London. 7. It happened that there was a doctor there at that time.
8. It appears that there are different opinions on this subject.

Pattern B:It is likely that the conference will be held in London.

The conference is likelyto be held in London.

1. It was not likely that he would take the risk. 2. It is improbable that she will forget her promise. 3. It is not likely that he will come in time. 4. It is probable that the winter will be very cold this year. 5. It is improbable that this medicine will help him. 6. It is probable that they will be late. 7. It is not likely that they will return soon.

Pattern C:He surely (certainly) will go hunting.

He is sureto go hunting.

1. Surely he is easy to deal with. 2. Surely the teacher will be satisfied with your report. 3. The doctor will certainly do his best. 4. They will certainly like this film. 5. He will certainly do his duty. 6. It is certain that they will be here on Monday.

XIII. Translate into Ukrainian:

1. People seem to be more willing to pay taxes when they can understand the tax laws. 2. Economics is known to focus on production of goods and on the income generated in the course of production. 3. The customers are said to buy the goods at a price fixed by a special agreement. 4. The price is said to change. 5. The situation appears to be more difficult than we thought. 6. The meeting is expected to begin this morning. 7. He seems to know all about this matter. 8. He appeared to have received a very good education. 9. They were ordered to leave the hall. 10. She seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

XIV. Translate into English:

1. Кажуть, що він живе нині в Одесі. 2. Здавалося, що він про щось думає. 3. З'ясувалося, що він знає три іноземні мови. 4. Здається, ця фірма підписала контракт. 5. Він виявився здібним математиком.
6. Кажуть, що цей письменник написав нову цікаву книжку. 7. Ніколи не бачили, щоб він сердився. 8. Він, здається, багато знає. 9. Навряд, щоб він став ризикувати. 10. Мої нові сусіди виявилися дуже приємними людь­ми. 11. Його підхід до вирішення цієї проблеми виявився дуже простим.

XV. Translate into Ukrainian:

1. He is sure to ring you up. 2. Science is certain to influence the solution of the most important political problems. 3. They are sure (certain) to inform us about their plans. 4. No need to hurry. She is sure to be late.
5. They are likely to return next week. 6. The conference is likely to be at our University.

XVI. Translate into English:

1. Очевидно, ви забули про нашу зустріч. 2. Навряд, щоб ви застали його вдома о цій порі. 3. Мабуть, цей готель був побудований багато років тому. 4. Очевидно, ви забули про все, що обіцяли. 5. Він, оче­видно, знає, як поводитися в подібних ситуаціях. 6. Студенти обов'язково візьмуть участь у конференції. 7. Ви неодмінно знайдете там нових друзів.