TASK 43. Answer the questions given below using complex subject after different verbs of seeming and chancing. Use the prompts in brackets. Follow the example.

TASK 41. Use the appropriate form of the infinitive in the sentences given below.

1. Let’s ask Terry. She seems __________ (to know) all about it.

2. I realize that it sounds most improbable, but it happens ________ (to be) the truth.

3. Sam was looking at Monica with interest. She appeared _________ (to hesitate).

4. The people present were looking at the boy suspiciously. They seemed ___________ (to forget) about him completely.

5. Though the experiment proved _________ (to be) a failure, we gained much experience from it.

6. I stared at Sherlock Holmes but he seemed _________ (to forget) all about me.

7. At present they seem ____________ (to get) on very well.

8. Can you hurry up a bit? You seem _____________ (to choose) books for an hour or so.

9. Jack was silent for a moment. He seemed ___________ (to search) his memory.

10. Well, you appear ___________ (to find) in him something that I seem _________ (to miss).

TASK 42. Answer the questions given below using complex subject after verbs of mental activity and reporting verbs. Make use of the words given in brackets. Follow the example.

Example. Do you happen to know where our professor is now? – He is said to be at a conference in Brighton.

1. Do you know how many languages Peter’s uncle can speak? (to believe / seven)

2. Who knows what this factory produces? (to know/chocolate)

3. What has happened to the plane? (to suppose/to crash)

4. Do you know when Bob will be back? (to expect/on Monday)

5. Do you know what John Grisham is writing about now? (to say/Russian Mafia)

6. What has the announcer told about our plane? (to announce/to delay)

7. Where are the boys’ parents now? (to suppose/ Christmas presents)

8. Call the station and find out if the train has arrived. (to say/to arrive)

9. How long did she have to wait for her visa? (to believe/for a fortnight)

10. Has Polly defended her dissertation yet? (to say/ to defend/now)

TASK 43. Answer the questions given below using complex subject after different verbs of seeming and chancing. Use the prompts in brackets. Follow the example.

Example. Is the train running late? (due 15 minutes ago) – Yes, it seems to be running late, it was due 15 minutes ago.

1. What is John doing now? (to write a letter)

2. Has Susan sewn on the button yet? (before lunch)

3. Is Mary working on the computer? (talk on the phone)

4. Are you cold? (to sit in the draught)

5. How can we find Mr. Prestley’s house? (to remember the number)

6. Why are you nursing your arm? (to dislocate/ volleyball)

7. Why can’t I speak loudly? (the baby/ to sleep)

8. Do all the students know that they will be having a History lecture tomorrow? (to inform)

9. Shall I look after the child? (to take care of)

10. Did you manage to meet our guest at the airport? (to meet/by someone else)

11. Does the headmaster know about the accident? (to inform)

12. Have you bought bread for supper? (to buy/already)

13. Does it look like Tom is winning the argument? (yes)

14. Do your two room mates dislike each other? (to get on well)

15. Is the secretary still typing the document? (to finish)

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