Predicative constructions complex object

Complex object is a predicative construction used after some verbs. In this construction an infinitive or a participle is in predicate relation to a noun in the common case or a pronoun in the objective case. In a sentence this construction is used as an object.

VERBS	COMPLEX OBJECT
Verbs of sense perception: see, watch, feel, hear	somebody do something somebody doing something
We saw him enter the house. We heard him say it. She felt her hand tremble. We saw her walking in the street. We heard them quarreling and didn’t enter.
Verbs denoting mental activity: know, think, consider, believe, expect	somebody to do something something done
We know him to do well at school. We expect them to come soon. We expect this work (to be) done by tomorrow.
Verbs denoting wish: want, wish	somebody to do something something done
I want you to finish the work at last. I want this letter sent as soon as possible.
Verbs denoting feelings and emotions: like, dislike, hate	somebody to do something
He likes his students to be on time. Our teacher likes us to work hard.
Verbs denoting compulsion: make and permission: let	somebody do something
Don’t make me repeat it again. Let me go. Let him say it again. Let’s wait.
The verb ‘have’	something done
Where do you have your hair cut? I will have the magazine delivered tomorrow.

Ex. 1 Make dialogues according to the model:

A: I had to go to the library twice yesterday.

B: What made you do it?

A: I forgot to take the book I needed. (or) Ann made me go again because I’d forgotten to take some books for her.

Ex. 2 Ask questions and give answers; work in pairs according to the patterns:

1. – Do you see what Ann is doing?

- Yes, I see her writing / write.

2. – Do you hear what Ira is doing?

- Yes, I hear her playing / play.

3. – Look! Alex is here in the reading room.

- I often see him study here.

1. – What can I do for you?

- If you don’t mind, I want you to open the window.

2. – What are your plans for tonight?

- I want us to go to the theatre. / I expect Mike to take me out.

3. – What do you want me to do now?

- I’d like you to wash up the dishes.

1. - Why are you surprised?

- I didn’t expect it to happen so soon/

2. – Don’t expect him to come on time. He never does.

- I know, but I’d like him to do it at least once.

1. – I consider him to be a nice guy.

- So do I.

2. – I consider this rule to be important.

- Then learn it.

3. – It’s strange she is late. I’ve always known her to be a punctual person.

- I’m sure we can expect her to come any moment now.

Ex. 3 Translate into English.

1. Я хочу, чтобы вы примерили эти туфли. 2. Я не хочу, чтобы вы принимали его слова близко к сердцу. 3. Мы ожидали, что вы обратите внимание на эти факты. 4. Мы ожидали, что фильм произведет на вас впечатление. 5. Разве вы не считаете его хорошим специалистом? 6. Все знают, что они сейчас не в городе. 7. Я прошу вас накрыть стол. 8. Она заставила всех подчиниться. 9. Позвольте мне представить вам мою подругу. 10. Пусть он расскажет, кого он там видел. 11. От его шутки все рассмеялись. 12. От его слов она заплакала. 13. От ее совета я почувствовала себя легче. 14. Мы наблюдали, как огромные деревья ломались от ветра. 15. Никто никогда не слышал, чтобы он говорил такую чепуху. 16. Она почувствовала, что кто-то смотрит на нее. 17. От этого ей стало не по себе.

Ex. 4 Paraphrase according to the model:

Model: Her hair is cut. – She has her hair cut.

1. I’ve cut my finger. ______________________________

2. They painted his house. ______________________________________

3. Somebody cleaned the room for him. ____________________________

4. Somebody brushed his coat. ______________________________________

5. Her mother made a new dress for her. _________________________________