Parts of the sentence the Subject

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SYNTACTICAL COMPLEXES

The Complex Subject

Exercise 1 p. 205.Paraphrase the following so as to use a complex subject.

1. 
   1. He was a very gloomy man. Nobody ever saw him smile or look happy. 2. We know Bernard Shaw to have been a very witty man. 3. The father did not allow anybody to touch anything on his desk. 4. People consider the climate there to be very healthful. 5. We heard a car pull up at the curb. 6. Nothing could make him understand the situation. 7. Who do they suspect to have done this? 8. Everybody heard him say that in so many words.
   
2. 
   1. It was announced that the Polish dancers were arriving next week. 2. It is expected that the performance will be a success. 3. It is said that this book is popular with both old and young. 4. It is believed that the poem was written by an unknown soldier. 5. It is supposed that the playwright is working at a new comedy. 6. It was understood that the parties had come to an agreement. 7.It is reported that the flood has not caused much damage to the crop. 8. It was supposed that the crop would be rich that year. 9. It has been found that this mineral water is very good for the liver.
   

3. 
   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. 9. It so happened that I overheard their conversation. 10. It proved that my prediction was correct. 11. It turned out that the language of the article was quite easy. 12. It seemed there was nothing to add.
   
4. 
   1. It is likely that the article will appear in the next issue of the journal. 2. It is not very likely that he will change his opinion. 3. It was certain that they would come to an understanding. 4. It seemed unlikely that questions of the kind should crop up. 5. We are sure that everything will turn out all right. 6. He has surely noticed it. 7. I am certain this treatment will help you a lot. 8, It is likely there will be much snow this winter.
   

e) 1. We heard a typewriter clattering in the next room. 2. From the shore one could see dolphins playing in the distance. 3. They kept me waiting at the door for a full five minutes. 4. Through the open window we heard a piano being played. 5. We saw parts of a broken raft carried by the water. 6. They found the door locked and the house deserted. 7. You may call it good luck. 8. The rains made the road impassable. 9. Whom do you consider responsible for it? 10. They promoted him assistant chief of the department. 11. Now we may consider the problem settled. 12. We left the dinner untouched.

Exercise 2 p. 206. Translate into English.

a), b) 1. Как известно, он был прекрасным педагогом и лектором. 2. Говорят, что экспедиция собрала очень интересный материал о природных богатствах этого района. 3. Сообщалось, что в этот район была послана большая группа строителей. 4. Предполагается, что в этом районе будет создан новый город. 5. Полагают, что они уже доехали до места назначения. 6. Никак не ожидали, что холода наступят так рано. 7. Как сообщают, средняя температура мая в этом году была значительно ниже, чем в прошлом. 8. Известно, что черный цвет поглощает световые лучи наиболее интенсивно. 9. Вряд ли его можно заставить сделать что-нибудь, если он этого не захочет. 10. Говорят, что этот токарь работает сейчас над новым рационализаторским предложением. 11. Полагают, что это изобретение поможет сэкономить много металла. 12. При переводе текста на экзамене студентам разрешалось пользоваться словарем.

с) 1. Оказалось, что мы уже когда-то встречались. 2. Вы, кажется, устали. Не хотите ли отдохнуть? 3. Он, кажется, начинает сердиться. 4. Он, казалось, не понимал всей серьезности положения. 5. Условия работы оказались более трудными, чем предполагалось. 6. Вам, кажется, не нравится его предложение? 7. Вы, случайно, не знаете этого человека? 8. Ничто, казалось, не нарушало тишины. 9. Он, по-видимому, был чем-то обеспокоен. 10. Вы, как будто, меня не слушаете. 11. Нам не раз довелось бывать в этих местах. 12. Я как раз был в городе, когда открывали памятник этому писателю. 13. У нас оказалось много общих знакомых. 14. Мой спутник оказался большим знатоком архитектуры. 15. Книга с самого начала показалась мне интересной. 16. Книга, которую вы мне дали, оказалась скучной. 17. Найденная кость оказалась бивнем мамонта. 18. Новые автобусы оказались очень удобными.

d) 1. Я уверен, вам эта пьеса понравится. 2. Они, конечно, сделают все, что смогут. 3. Он знал, что его обязательно об этом спросят. 4. Двух дней, пожалуй, будет достаточно. 5. Завтра утром телеграмма будет непременно доставлена. 6. Вряд ли он об этом что-либо знает. 7. Он, наверняка, все перепутает. 8. Казалось мало вероятным, чтобы возникли какие-либо затруднения. 9. Это предложение, по всей вероятности, его заинтересует. 10. Надеюсь, вряд ли будут возражения против такой повестки дня.

e) 1. Слышно было, как где-то вдалеке гудит поезд. 2. Каждый день его можно было видеть за работой в саду. 3. Из парка доносились звуки оркестра. Сквозь ограду было видно, как молодежь танцует на площадке. 4. Было слышно, как она что-то напевала, сбегая вниз по лестнице. 5. Его никогда еще не видели таким возбужденным. 6. Многое еще осталось несделанным. 7. Долгое время эту вершину считали недоступной. 8. Было холодно, и огонь в костре поддерживался всю ночь. 9. Медведь был убит наповал. 10. В баке обнаружили течь. 11. Теперь можно считать наше исследование завершенным. 12. Кого избрали председателем комитета? 13. Мальчика назвали Александром в честь деда.
Exercise 5 p. 209. Translate into Russian.

1. The Gadfly seemed to have taken a dislike to Signora Grassini from the time of their first meeting. (V.) 2. You don't seem to have done any great thing to yourself by going away. (Hrd) 3. "Jim!" he said at last, in a voice that did not seem to belong to him. (V.) 4. I did not know what I was expected to say to that, so I said nothing. 5. She never was known to have done a good action in behalf of anybody. (Th) 6. What the novelist says of the present is important because he is assumed to be expressing what is most important in the spirit of the time. (Fx) 7. Howard. Can you name somebody who was actually at the library when this was supposed to have happened? (Q and d'U.) 8. "If only someone could state definitely what we're supposed to be fighting for, I would have something to go on," said Bing. (S.H.) 9. Money just doesn't happen to interest me. (W) 10. In the middle of the lecture Dr. Sommerville happened to pause and look out of the window. (Sxt) 11. They call the Dutch krautheads or anything else they happen to think of. (Sxt) 12. We most of us want a good many things that we are not likely to get. (V.) 13. He said he could show me places in the neighbourhood that he didn't think I'd be likely to discover for myself. (M) 14. Would Soames be sure to tell him about this if he didn't ask him? (Gls.) 15. A score of young heads were seen peering out of the narrow windows. (Th) 16. From the very first mention of Long John, I had taken a fear in my mind that he might prove to be the very one-legged sailor whom I had watched for so long at the inn. (Stv) 17. One morning farm labourers on their way to work had come upon a twisted heap lying in the open. It had turned out to be Sam. (Ab)
The Complex Object

Exercise 1 p. 209. Answer the following questions.

1. Would you like me to read or to retell the story? 2. When do you expect the translation to be finished? 3. Do you want the article to be translated for to-morrow or right now? 4. I have two recordings of the song. Would you like to hear this or that choir sing? 5. Whom do you think (consider, believe) to be the most outstanding actor (composer, artist, producer)? 6. How did you let them know of it? 7. Why did you make him re-do it? 8. Which direction did you notice them go? 9. When did you order dinner to be served? 10. Do you want him to put up at the hotel or will you have him stay with us? 11. Why don't you get the children to go to bed? It's pretty late. 12. Do you want to see us do it or do you want us to watch you do it first?

Exercise 2 p. 210. Paraphrase the following using a complex object with an infinitive.

1. Out of the tail of my eye I saw that he clutched at the edge of the table. 2. I felt that somebody touched me lightly on the shoulder. 3. He heard that someone called his name. 4. We did not expect that he would return so soon. 5. The passenger ordered that his luggage should be labelled for Prague. 6. I could hardly believe that it had happened. 7. I saw that the telegraph boy handed the cable to the man. 8. He thought that he was fit for the job. 9. They heard how the woman uttered a little exclamation. 10. What I want is that you both should be happy. 11. He hated it when people argued about trifles. 12. I should like to see how he would say it to my face.

Exercise 3 p. 210. Construct a complex object with an infinitive out of the elements given in brackets.

1. Your enthusiasm makes (I, to feel) young again. 2. I did not mean (he, to follow) the instructions so blindly. 3. We don't think the producer intended (the scene, to play) like that. 4. I know (the man, to be a star boxer) in his younger days. 5. She heard (the footsteps, to die away). 6. The doctor ordered (the ward, to air). 7. He gave (I, to understand) that he did not want (the story, to let on). 8. They must be thankful for your advice. I believe (it, to do) them a lot of good. 9. He had a desire to let (life, to go on) as though nothing had changed. 10. I will not allow (myself, to tempt) into telling anybody of my intentions. 11. We considered (it, to be wrong); they couldn't make (we, to do) it. 12. I won't have (anybody, to think) ill of her. 13. It was difficult for me to get (he, to believe) me. 14. Mother used to watch (we, to play) tennis; I wonder now whom she backed. 15. I have often known (medicine, to work) wonders. 16. People who knew her felt (she, to be) a woman of strong will. 17. Each of us told a story and that made (the time, to pass). 18. I had got (they, to take) me to town in their car. 19. I would have (you, to try) to get (he, to replace) me.
Exercise 4 p. 211. Translate what is given in brackets using a complex object with an infinitive.

1. His remark made (всех чувствовать себя неловко). 2. We never had (чтобы с нами случилось что-либо подобное). 3. Let us try to get (чтобы он присоединился к нашей компании), 4. In this way she caused (чтобы ее уважали). 5. The new arrival ordered (чтобы его вещи принесли) to his room. 6. They warned (чтобы я не брался за это) before I was sure I could do it. 7. They asked (чтобы он разрешил выставить свою картину). 8. We considered (что план был вполне осуществим). 9. She could not force (чтобы не думать об этом). 10. How could you let (чтобы тебя так провели). 11. Do I understand (что вы мне это предлагаете)? 12. The garden was so enclosed and carpeted with flowers that one could hardly believe (что он находится) in the middle of a big city. 13. I only want (чтобы это было сделано) and as soon as possible. 14. He liked (чтобы все содержалось) in perfect order. 15. Now everything was changed without his having noticed. (как произошла перемена).

Exercise 5 p. 211 Paraphrase the following so as to use a complex object with an infinitive after the verbs given in brackets.

1. Somebody mentioned my name. (to hear). 2. You may be sure she won't let you down. (to rely on, to count on, to depend on). 3. With the introduction of this device the productivity of labour will considerably increase. (to enable). 4. At the thought of it I felt sad. (to cause). 5. It is very pleasant when everybody likes you. (to have). 6. When I waited in the reception room a girl came out with a file in her hands. (to see). She must have been the secretary. (to understand). 7. He shall return. They will take care of it. (to get). 8. It seemed to me that he knew more than he had said. (to suppose, to suspect). 9. Something hard struck my leg. (to feel). 10. He was taken in without being aware of it. (to let, to allow). 11. We hope that steps will be taken in this direction. (to expect). 12. A wind was rising. The windows rattled. (to make). 13. "What have I done? Why should it have happened to me?" she thought. (to have).

Exercise 6 p. 211. Translate into English making use of the verbs in brackets.

1. Я считаю, что это был благородный поступок с его стороны. (to consider, to think). 2. Я не позволю говорить такие вещи в моем присутствии. (to have, to stand, to let, to allow). 3. Я хочу, чтобы мы все были друзьями. (to want, to wish). 4. Мы много раз слышали, как он рассказывал эту историю. (to hear). 5. Она никак не могла решиться спросить его об этом. (to bring). 6. Поручите вашему секретарю сделать копию этого документа. (to have). 7. Археологи предполагают, что эти предметы использовались только как украшения. (to suppose, to believe). 8.Можем ли мы рассчитывать на то, что вы нас поддержите? (to count on, to rely on, to depend on). 9. Никто, кроме нее, не заметил, как выражение его лица неожиданно изменилось. (to see, to notice), 10. Правильно ли я понял, что вы придерживаетесь того же мнения? (to understand). 11. Поговорите с ним; постарайтесь, чтобы он отказался от своего намерения. (to get). 12. Я не помню, чтобы он когда-либо принял поспешное решение. (to know). 13. Почему вы так думаете (to make)? 14. Летом к ним приезжает много друзей. (to have). 15. Он почувствовал, как кровь бросилась ему в лицо. (to feel). 16. Он очень хороший организатор: у него все распоряжения выполняются очень аккуратно. (to cause).
Exercise 7 p. 212. Open the brackets and use an infinitive or Participle I as the second element of the complex object.

I. Seeing Bosinney (to turn) to June, Soames smiled too, but sardonically. 2. Before be turned the corner he glanced back and saw Bosinney (to follow) him slowly. 3. I saw the plate (to slip)from her hands and (to fall) to the floor. 4. The train started, and when William looked up he saw the little station (to slip) away. 5. They stood on the platform waving their hands and watched the train (to disappear) in the distance. 6. They watched the train (to disappear) and turned to leave the platform. 7. Torp lit the gas, and Dick heard the flame (to catch). 8. They could hear the child (to breathe) quietly, asleep. 9. I felt a hand (to introduce) itself under my arm. 10. He felt somebody (to take hold) of his arm. 11. I have never seen you (to look) so well. 12. In the long silence that followed, Soames felt his mother (to press) his hand. 13. I noticed him (to give) me a look of sharpened interest. 14. We noticed it (to come) for a long time. 15. I came home from school and found them (to have) tea together. 16. They found the plant (to contain) a high percentage of sugar. 17. The recollection set him (to think). 18. A heavy blow sent him (to stagger). 19. We found it hard to keep the conversation (to go). 20. She saw him (to stop) and (to take) something out of his breast pocket. 21. He watched the people (to laugh, to talk and to move) in front of him. 22. I saw you (to sit) with your head in your hands and that's why I spoke. 23. From far away they suddenly heard a dog (to bark). 24. I felt a weight (to slip) off my heart. 25. Lord Henry felt as if he could hear Basil Hallward's heart (to beat). 26. Through the open door I could smell the coffee (to boil). 27. As he walked along, he found himself (to hum)a little. 28. I watched him (to read) his letters, saw him (to frown) at one, (to smile) at another, (to dismiss) the next with no expression.

Exercise 8 p 213. Translate into English using a complex object with an infinitive or Participle I where possible.

1. Девушка улыбнулась; я увидел, как сверкнули ее белоснежные зубы. 2. Когда мы вышли рано утром, мы увидели, что трава, кусты и деревья, покрытые росой, сверкали в лучах восходящего солнца. 3. Когда он подошел к морю, он увидел, как два рыбака стояли на берегу и складывали сети. 4. Я заметил, как девушка подняла глаза и снова их опустила. 5. Родители наблюдали, как их дети плавали, ныряли, играли в воде. 6. Я вижу, вы меня понимаете и не сердитесь на меня. 7. Надеюсь, я не заставил вас долго ждать? 8. Вы когда-нибудь видели, чтобы такое случалось? 9. Дверь комнаты была открыта, и мне было видно, как две молодые женщины оживленно разговаривали о чем-то за чашкой чая. 10. Я слыхал, что они переехали в другой город. 11. Войдя в комнату, я увидел, что отец разговаривает с каким-то человеком, которого я никогда прежде не видел. 12. Он слышал, как она вздохнула при упоминании имени ее сына. 13. Он слышал, как она вздыхала во сне. 14. Она была так занята своими мыслями, что не заметила, ни как я вошел, ни как вышел. 15. Вы когда-нибудь слышали, как он исполняет эту вещь? 16. Я слышал, что он очень хорошо исполняет эту вещь. 17. Они вышли на палубу и долго стояли там, наблюдая, как вода бурлила и пенилась за кормой. 18. В читальном зале была полная тишина, было только слышно, как шуршали переворачиваемые страницы. 19. Вы, я думаю, много читали по этому вопросу. 20. При виде родного города я почувствовала, как у меня радостно вздрогнуло сердце. 21. Я почувствовал, как силы возвращаются ко мне. 22. Я слышал, как он спросил соседа, не может ли он воспользоваться его телефоном. 23. Мы слышали, что они давно работают в этой области и сейчас проводят интересные эксперименты. 24. Шутки конферансье то и дело вызывали смех зала.
Exercise 11 p. 214. Answer the following questions.

1. What plays have you seen produced by this theatre? 2. How many times did you hear the symphony performed? 3. How do you want your letter (to be) sent, by ordinary post or by airmail? 4. Where did you order the purchases (to be) delivered? 5. Where do you have your dresses made? 6. When do you want to have dinner served? 7. Where can I get my shoes mended? 8. When would you like your luggage (to be) brought downstairs? 9. Why doesn't he allow a garage to be constructed in the backyard? 10. How did it happen that he let himself be led into the trouble?