IX. Translate into English:

1. Покупцi просили продавцiв знизити цiну. 2. Що примусило вас iти туди в таку погану погоду? 3. Я не змушую вас робити це. 4. Ми примусимо його прибрати в кiмнаті. 5. Дощ примусив мене залишитись тут. 6. Нехай він не курить тут. 7. Не дозволяйте їй носити важкі речі. 8. Давайте пригадаємо минуле. 9. Дозвольте пройти. 10. Ми не могли зро­зуміти, що змусило його сказати неправду. 11. Дозвольте мені нагадати вам про свою обіцянку.

The Subjective Infinitive Complex.

10. Transform the sentences using 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).

12. Use the Subjective Infinitive Complex instead of

a Subordinate Clause:

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

He is known to 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 likely to 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 sure to 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.