Тренировочные упражнения на Complex Object и Complex Subject

Complex Object

I. Write the sentences using the complex object

1. The Smiths want_______________ (we, visit) them next month.

2. Do you want ______________ (she, post) the letter for you?

3. What does the teacher expect ______________ (his pupils, do)during the lesson?

4. When do you expect ____________________ (they, arrive) ?

5. The man wouldn’t like _____________________ (his son, become) a dentist.

6. Alice didn’t expect ______________________ (the exams, start) in April.

7. Don’t make ____________________ (I, repeat that again).

8. The teacher let ___________________ (the class, go) home early.

9. She wanted ____________________ (her husband, borrow) some money to buy a car.

10. I know _____________________ (he, be) a very experienced driver.

11. Nobody noticed ___________________ (we, leave) the room.

12. Tim didn’t want _____________________ (Richard, be invite) to the party.

13. She made ________________________ (her daughter, do the chores).

14. What made ______________________ (you, believe) him?

15. Let ________________________ (Mary, explain) you everything.

II. Use the complex object with or without to

1. The mother made her son _____ tell the truth.

2. Let me ___ pay for the meal.

3. Lisa doesn’t want Pete ____ come back.

4. Martha didn’t expect David ___ ask such an embarrassing question.

5. They would like us ___ take part in the competition.

6. Glasses make him ___ look older.

7. My lawyer advised me not ____ tell anything to the police.

8. Having a car enables you ___ travel round more easily.

9. Don’t let him ___ punish the child.

10. I’ve never been to England but I’d like ___ go there.

III. Make up the sentences.

1. her/ to/ the text/ the teacher/ wanted/ translate/ pupils.

2. recommend/ for my holidays/ you/ me/ where/ to go/ would?

3. her pupils/ the lessons/ doesn’t/ the teacher/ miss/ want/ to.

4. always/ me/ my parents/ study/ encourage/ hard/ to/ at school.

5. invited/ for a few days/ Jane’s/ to/ with them/ her/ stay/ friends.

IV. Rephrase the following sentences as in the example.

Example: He must wash the car. I want him to wash the car.

1. You mustn’t be late for work. I don’t want ___________________________________.

2. Clair must tidy her bedroom. I want ________________________________________.

3. She mustn’t go to the disco. I don’t want _____________________________________.

4. They must go to the school tomorrow. I want _________________________________.

5. Gary mustn’t make so much noise. I don’t want _______________________________.

6. You mustn’t make a mess. I don’t want ______________________________________.

7. He must mend his bike. I want _____________________________________________.

Complex Subject

I. Translate into Russian.

1. They are likely to win the match.

2. She is unlikely to be a good actress.

3. We are sure to meet you at the station.

4. My parents are certain to believe me.

5. Los Angeles is sure to be the capital of the world movie production.

6. Celebrities are certain to need peace and quiet.

7. They are thought to have gone away some days ago.

8. The patient is unlikely to follow the doctor’s recommendations.

9. This picture is sure to be the best at the exhibition.

10. The delegation is reported to be leaving Russia tonight at 11 a.m.

II. Translate into English.

1. Вероятно, он станет популярным певцом.

2. Маловероятно, что мы забудем этот вечер.

3. Маловероятно, что они примут решение сразу.

4. Несомненно, вы победите.

5. Родителям, конечно, понравится наше представление.

6. Учителя, конечно, помогут ученикам подготовиться к экзаменам.

7. Сообщают, что гуманитарный груз был доставлен вовремя.

8. Он, похоже, не слышал эту новость.

III. Complete the sentences with the correct infinitive tense.

Example: She has grown taller. She seems to have grown taller.

1. He is getting used to his new job. He appears ___________________________________.

2. Kate makes friends easily. Kate tends _________________________________________.

3. He has finished the report. He claims _________________________________________.

4. It is raining over there. It seems _____________________________________________.

5. She is not on a diet. She appears ____________________________________________.

6. They have sailed round the world. They claim _________________________________.

7. She is feeling better. She seems _____________________________________________.

8. He was a qualified economist. He proved _____________________________________.

9. You may miss the train unless you hurry. You are likely __________________________.

10. The interview with the young artist was rather interesting.

The interview with the young artist turned out ___________________________.