The Objective/Subjective Infinitive Complex. The Objective/ Subjective/Absolute Participial Complex.

20. Write the sentences, using The Objective Infinitive Complex.

A. Model: He dropped his bag. I saw it. I saw him drop his bag.

1. He slipped and fell. I saw it. 2. I heard that she suddenly cried out loudly. 3. He opened the door and left the room. I saw it. 4. They turned the corner and disappeared. We watched them. 5. Jane saw her neighbour. He opened the door of his flat and went in. 6. I heard him. He shut the door of the study. 7. I noticed that Henry went up and spoke to the stranger. 8. We saw that the children played in the garden. 9. The doctor touched the boy’s leg. The boy felt it.

(from Гончарова О. В. Граматика сучасної англійської мови)

21. Write the sentences, using The Subjective Infinitive Complex.

A. Model: It appeared that they had lost the way. They appeared to have lost the way.

1. It seems they know all about it. 2. It seems they have heard all about it. 3. It seemed that the discussion was coming to an end. 4. It seems that you don’t approve of the idea. 5. It seemed that the house had not been lived in for a long time. 6. It appeared that he was losing patience. 7. It appeared that he had not heard what had been said. 8. It happened that I was present at the opening session. 10. It turned out that my prediction was correct. 11. It turned out that the language of the article was quite easy.

(from Гончарова О. В. Граматика сучасної англійської мови)

22. Create new sentences using The Absolute Participial Construction:

A. Model: As the weather was fine, we went for a walk. –– The weather being fine, we went for a walk.

1. As my friend lives far from here, I go to his place by bus. 2. As the play was very popular, it was difficult to get tickets. 3. As it is rather cold, I put on my coat. 4. As his mother teaches English, he knows the language very well. 5. As her son was ill, she could not go to the theatre.

B. Model: As my brother had locked the door, I couldn’t get into the room. –– My brother having locked the door, I couldn’t get into the room.

1. As our teacher had visited India, we asked him to tell us about that country. 2. When the match had ended, the people went home. 3. As my friend had bought the tickets beforehand, we did not need to hurry. 4. After the sun had risen, we continued our way. 5. As his sister had broken his spectacles, he had to buy a pair of new ones.

C. Model: When the work had been done, they went home. –– The work having been done, they went home.

1. When the house had been built, we got a new flat. 2. As the key had been lost, she couldn’t get into the room. 3. As the road had been repaired, we could go there by bus. 4. When the waiting-room had been cleaned, the passengers were let in. 5. As all the tickets had been sold out, we couldn’t see the performance.

(from Гончарова О. В. Граматика сучасної англійської мови)

23. Re-word these sentences so as to use the Objective Participial Construction.

Pattern: He could feel that his heart was throbbing weakly. → He could feel his heart throbbing weakly.

1. It was a black day when London heard how the enemy was bombarding Chatham. 2. In the evenings I used to hear how he was playing passages of his own compositions. 3. He saw that  drinks were being served an hour after the permitted hours. 4. They noticed that the two small children were playing in the yard. 5. The flight attendant watched how the passengers were climbing the ramp. 6. They heard how the public-address system announced it was necessary to fasten the safety-belts. 7. He felt how the plane was losing altitude on the approach to the aerodrome. 8. I noticed that you were looking at the drawings upstairs. 9. He was allowed to watch how the instruments were being prepared for the operation. 

(from Лисицина Н. И. Грамматика английского языка)

24. Change the following sentences by using the pattern with ‘have smth done’ instead of the pattern with the Passive Voice.   Example: My radio set was repaired. → I had my radio set repaired.  Mr West’s clothes must be cleaned. → Mr. West must have his clothes cleaned. 1. My suit was cleaned last month.  2. Mary’s nails will be manicured before the concert.  3. Nora’s carpets were beaten before the birthday party.  4. Mr. West’s article was translated into French.  5. Mr. Brown’s advertisement was printed in the newspaper.  6. Their luggage was brought to their room.  7. Peter’s hair must be cut.  8. Roger’s bicycle must be repaired.  9. His bad tooth must be pulled out.  10. Mr. Green’s house must be painted. 

(from Лисицина Н. И. Грамматика английского языка)

25. Re-word the following sentences into sentences with the Subjective Participial Constructions. 

1. I could see the visitor walking restlessly backwards and forwards. → The visitor could be seen walking restlessly backwards and forwards. 2. We have often heard his name mentioned. 3. I’ve often heard his sister singing some popular tune. 4. We observed them walking down the street. 5. One summer morning they found him painting the door of his house green. 6. I hope she hasn’t noticed me leaving the house so late. 7. The girl watched him going slowly and cautiously up the stairs. 8. The rescue helicopters found the ship drifting in the North Sea. 9. They considered the picture stolen. 10. They consider her cured. 

(from Лисицина Н. И. Грамматика английского языка)