Unit 12: Complex Object
1) I want the pharmacist to prescribe a good cure for me.
I – Subject;
Want – Predicate;
The pharmacist – Object/noun;
To prescribe– Infinitive.
2) The pharmacist expects me to come to the drug-store in time.
The pharmacist – Subject;
Expects – Predicate;
Me – Object/pronoun;
To come– Infinitive.
I. Translate the sentences, find the Complex object structures in these sentences.
1. I knew the nurse to be right.
2. We expect new package of antibiotics to arrive soon.
3. The doctor pronounced the patient’s condition to be a mild one.
4. He intended me to go with him to a pharmacist’s.
5. You are so sick. Tell me, what you would like me to do for you.
6. I want you to stop taking antibiotics.
7. The pharmacist ordered the expiry dates of antibiotics to be checked.
8. He asked for the medications to be sold without prescription.
9. I saw a nurse enter the ward.
10. I saw a nurse entering a ward.
Unit 13: Complex Subject
The Complex Subject is used with all forms of the Infinitive:
to write
to have written
to be written
to have been written
to be writing
to have been writing
Read and translate the sentences paying special attention to the usage of Complex subject.
He was seen to take drugs orally, twice a day.
She was heard to be consulting with the pharmacist about proper form of medications for her son.
This nurse is thought to be honest and kind.
This physician is considered to have been one of the wisest doctors of his time.
This nurse is said to be working at a chemist’s.
The pharmacist is reported to have quitted his job, now he is working as a chief executive officer at “N Pharmaceuticals”.
Your friend is unlikely to know the best way for you to take these drugs; see medical advice.
He is sure to prescribe you compressed tablets: your condition is quite bad.
They seem to have quite forgotten about our request for parcel of powder papers.
Their first experiment in pneumonia treatment proved to be a success.
Appendix 4
Tips for academic reading and writing
1. Read the texts below, work with the vocabulary, study the facts.
CREATE A PROJECT: IMAGINE A PATIENT, DESCRIBE HIS MEDICAL HISTORY, DEVELOP THE STRATEGY OF THE TREATMENT, USING THE COMPLETED GRAPH BELOW:
Pathological conditions |
Causative agent |
History of struggle with the disease |
Side effects/ Secondary aid (vitamins) |
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Epidemics |
Scientists |
Breakthroughs |
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Allergy for… |
Food/plants |
Date |
Name |
Date |
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Cold with complications |
Bacteria… |
Reasons |
Name |
Description |
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Start your description using such phrases as:
To answer this question we should; the given table shows data on…; the given table provides data about; as per the table; as is observed from the given data; as is given in the table; interestingly; overall; it can be inferred from the presentation that; on the other hand; and finally we can say; to sum up it; it is clear.