Complex Subject

General Note	Indicators	Examples
The Subject with the Infinitive Construction consists of a noun in the common case or a pronoun in the nominative (им. п.) and any of the six forms of the infinitive. In Russian equivalent it is in most cases a subordinate clause.	a) with the following groups of verbs in the Passive Voice*: to see to expect to hear to believe to think to suppose to consider to say to know to report b) with the following parts of synonyms in the Active Voice: to seem to prove to appear to turn out to happen to chance c) with word groups containing adjectives / adverbs. to be (un) likely, to be sure, to be easy, to be certain/to be bound, to be happy, to be anxious, to be pleased	She was heard to laugh heartily. He is supposed to have left. He is said to be a good doctor. He seems to notice nothing unusual. The girl appeared to be everybody's attention. He is sure to come. He was unlikely to have made a mistake. He is easy to deal with.

NOTE:* Function in the sentence: the subject of the sentence.

1. You seem to be tired.2. She is known to be a good pupil.3.The events are reported to develop quickly.4. She happened to be in school at that moment.5.The delegation is expected to arrive next day.6. You did not appear to see me.7. She is said to have failed in her English exam. 8. They prove to be excellent sportsmen.9.She was heard to sing.10. They were seen to dance.

I. Translate into Russian.1. He is known to be a good teacher. ……………………………………………………………………………………

2. She was seen to run along the street. ……………………………………………………………………………………

3. The train is expected to come in time. ………………………………………………………………………………

4. She is said to be very lazy. …………………………………………………………………………………………

5. They seemed to recognize her. …………………………………………………………………………………………

6. I happen to have met her before. ………………………………………………………………………………………

7. He is known to have finished our school. ……………………………………………………………………………

8. The weather is reported to be hot. ……………………………………………………………………………………..

9. You did not prove to be a good friend to me. …………………………………………………………………………

10.He is said to have won the first prize. …………………………………………………………………………………

II. Use the proper form of the infinitive.

1. They are said (to finish)…………………………………. the work already. 2. They seem (to prepare)……………….the lesson. 3. He is known (be)…………………….. a good swimmer. 4. She is believed (do)………………… it yesterday. 5. She is said (make)…………………………………… a good report.6. I did not seem (remember)…………… ………………………his name. 7. They proved (be)……………………………. lazy pupils. 8. She is heard (leave)…….. ……………………….the town.9. He is permitted (watch)……………………………. television.10. 10. The text appeared (be)………………………… difficult.