2. Put the sentences into Present Perfect.

Model: They are sure to meet their delivery dates.

They are sure to have met their delivery dates.

1. He seems to know all about this matter.

2. The question appears to be of great importance to them.

3. The results of the test seem to disappoint them.

4. He doesn’t appear to be surprised at the news.

5. I happened to leave my office early that day.

6. She doesn’t seem to be discouraged by this failure.

7. She seems to be waiting for a long time.

8. We are happy to visit your factory.

9. They are sorry to be late with the delivery.

10. She is happy to be appointed as a Personnel Manager.

11. There appear to exist other methods of making a test.

Objective Infinitive Complex

3. Rewrite the sentences using Objective Infinitive Complex.

Model:  The director ordered that the secretary sent the letter immedi­ately. The director ordered the secretary to send the letter immediately.

1. The captain said that the sailors had to wash the deck.

2. The Chief ordered that the documents had to be checked carefully.

3. He would like that the agent examined the goods without delay.

4. He expected that the agent would sell the goods immediately.

5. He wants that the buyers agree to his price.

6. The buyers advised that the sellers reduced the price.

7. He liked that the documents had to be sent by e-mail.

8. I know that he is a good lawyer.

9. We saw that the workers were loading the goods.

10. He heard that the managers were discussing this problem.

11. I consider that he is the best engineer at our factory.

Subjective Infinitive Complex

4. Rewrite the sentences using Subjective Infinitive Complex.

Model: It was reported that many buildings had been damaged by the fire.

Many buildings were reported to have been damaged by the fire.

1. It is known that he is a great manager.

2. It was expected that the members of the committee would come to an agreement.

3. It is expected that many people will attend the meeting.

4. It was reported that the ship had arrived in Odessa.

5. It is considered that this mine is the best in this district.

6. It is said that the conference was a success.

7. It is known that he concluded an important deal.

8. It can’t be considered that the results are bad.

9. It is said that they have many difficulties in solving this problem.

10. It is reported that there are rich deposits of coal in this region.

11. It is believed that there is hope of reaching an agreement.

XIII. Conditionals

1. Match the sentence halves 1-8 and a-h using Conditionals.

1. If the government lowers interest rates, a) it loses market share.

2. If you want to play golf well, b) people tend to save.

3. If inflation is high, c) it is more difficult to export.

4. If the national currency is strong, d) you get monkeys.

5. If you have an offshore bank account, e) you have to practice regularly.

6. If y you pay people peanuts, f) it makes borrowing easier.

7. If a firm doesn’t advertise, g) you don’t pay income tax.

8. If you order in bulk, h) you usually get a discount.

2. Make the sentence using Conditional I (What will you do?).

Model: if your car is stolen.

If my car is stolen I’ll call the police.

1. if your close colleague gets married

2. if you are offered a better-paid job abroad

3. if your firm is taken over by a competitor

4. if you have to give a presentation in English

5. if your computer is infected by a virus.

3. Imagine future situation using Conditional II (What would happen).