Grammar

Exercise 6.Translate into Ukrainian minding Complex Subject.

 

1. She is known to live in France.

2. The film festival was reported to take place in July this year.

3. He was thought to study here.

4. The student is expected to become a famous writer.

5. The tickets were supposed to be sold in the afternoon.

6. The car was seen to disappear.

7. She was seen to enter.

8. She is likely to succeed.

9. The bag is not likely to have been stolen.

10. The second part of the movie appeared to be less interesting.

 

Exercise 7. Translate into Ukrainian. Point out Complex Subject.


1. Many books are known to be published in our country every year.

2. His invention is considered to be of great importance.

3. For a long time the atom was thought to be indivisible.

4. He was said to be one of the most promising nuclear physicists.

5. She appeared to be an excellent actress.

6. This work seems to take much time.

7. The percentage of carbon in this steel turned out to be low.

8. They are sure to acknowledge your talent.

9. The article is likely to appear in the next issue of the journal.

10. She is not likely to change her opinion.

Exercise 8. Paraphrase the sentences using Complex Object.

E.g.: It is believed that the poem was written by Byron. – The poem is believed to have been written by Byron.

1. People consider the climate there to be very healthful.

2. It is expected that the performance will be a success.

3. It is said that the book is popular with both old and young.

4. It was supposed that the crops would be rich that year.

5. It was reported that five ships were missed after the battle.

6. It appeared that he was losing patience.

7. It happened that I was present at the opening session.

8. It turned out that my prediction was correct.

9. It seems they know all about it.

10. It seems they have heard all about it.

Exercise 9. Open the brackets and translate the sentences.

1. I consider myself lucky (to be) to that famous exhibition and (to see) so many wonderful paintings.

2. He seems (to know) French very well: he is said (to spend) his youth in Paris.

3. You seem (to look) for trouble.

4. I heard the door of the entrance hall (to open) and (to close) softly.

5. The article is likely (to appear) in the next issue of the journal.

6. He is sure (to tell) me all about this even I don’t ask him.

7. It seemed (to snow) heavily since early morning: the ground was covered with a deep layer of snow.

8. He began writing books not because he wanted (to earn) a living. He wanted (to read) and not (to forget).

9. Irving turned out (to be) a long, pale-faced fellow.

10. I felt Nick (to put) his hand on my shoulder.

11. Soon we found that there was another complicated problem (to consider).

12. Here are some articles (to translate) for tomorrow.

13. Jane remembered (to tell) a lot about Mr. Rochester.

14. I am very sorry (to add) some more trouble by what I have told you.

15. (To play) chess was his greatest pleasure.

16. Isn’t it natural that we like (to scold)?

17. I am sorry (to spoil) your mood.

 

Exercise 10. Translate into English.

1. Здається, що він спить.

2. Вони ймовірно прийдуть вчасно.

3. Робота виявилася корисною.

4. Вони, здавалося, забули його.

5. Здавалося, вони чекають цілу вічність.

6. Виявилося, що він нічого не знає.

7. Сталося так, що ми зустрілися в парку.

8. Повідомляється, що цей метод дає добрі результати.

9. Відомо, що він працює в лабораторії.

10. Виявилося, що грунт багат на мінерали.

11. Можливо, що на Марсі є вода.

12. Будь-яка речовина або матеріал, як відомо, складається з мільярдів атомів і молекул.

Exercise 11. Translate into Russian. Point out For-to-Infinitive construction.

1. It is difficult for you to solve this task.

2. It is necessary for the students to master this speciality.

3. The first thing for her to do is to cook supper.

4. The film was too interesting for us to watch.

This is for me to decide.