The Complex Subject

33. Translate into Russian.

1. The man was seen to take off his coat.

2. A car was heard to stop outside the door.

Task: Translate into Russian.

1. The opening of the conference is understood to have been fixed for the 15^th of December.

2. Roberta was known to be an honest and hard-working girl.

3. Clyde was expected to arrive at the week-end.

4. A hare is known to run very fast.

5. Becky and Tom were supposed to have stayed at the widow Douglas’.

6. Many new text-books are expected to be published soon.

7. You are supposed to graduate in four years.

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

9. I did not know what I was expected to say to that, so I said nothing.

34. Substitute the Subjective Infinitive Construction for the subordinate clause.

1. It is known that he is a great book-lover.

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

3. It is considered that this student is the best in our group.

4. It is known that he has a large collection of pictures.

5. It can be expected that the weather will improve soon

6. It can’t be considered that the results of the experiment are bad.

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

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

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

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

35. Translate into English.

1. Известно, что она придерживается другого мнения по этому вопросу.

2. Ожидают, что он приедет через две недели.

3. Считают, что он один из лучших писателей нашей страны.

36. Substitute the Subjective Infinitive Construction for the subordinate clause.

1. It is reported that the delegation has left London.

2. It is said that the expedition has reached the camp.

3. It may be said that the new theatre is the most beautiful building in the town.

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

5. It was announced that the French dancers were arriving the next week.

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

37. Translate into English.

1. Говорят, что он в Москве.

2. Говорят, что этот дом был построен около двухсот лет тому назад.

38. Translate into Russian.

1. Mr. Worthing is sure to be back soon.

2. These two young people are sure to be very good friends.

3. The article is likely to appear in this journal.

4. She is not likely to change her opinion.

5. They are very likely to take part in this work.

6. This house is likely to have been built at the beginning of this century.

7. They are certain to return soon.

8. The film is likely to have made a deep impression on him.

9. He is sure to like his new job.

10. He is certain to get this letter tomorrow.

39. Substitute the Subjective Infinitive Construction for the subordinate clause.

1. It is likely that the ship will arrive tonight.

2. It is not likely that they will return soon.

3. It is very likely that this article will be published in the newspaper.

4. It was not likely that the telegram would reach them in time.

5. It is unlikely that the meeting will be postpone.

6. It is likely that the conference will be held in Paris.

7. It is likely that he has accepted their offer.

8. It is certain that they will be here on Monday.

9. It is sure that they will come to Murmansk.

10. It is likely that there will be a heated discussion of this question.