Question

Transform the sentences using the Subjective Infinitive Complex instead of the Objective Infinitive Complex. Model: I saw her read the letter. – She was seen to read the letter. 1. We heard her sing a folk song. 2. I saw him put his coat on. 3. They heard the clock strike nine. 4. We saw the rider disappear in the distance. 5. We saw the plane take off. 6. They expected him to return in a fortnight. 7. We know her to be a talented actress. 8. Everybody supposed him to be a foreigner. 9. Everybody considered him to be a great man. 10. I expect the telegram to be sent tomorrow.

Answer 1

1 she was heard to sing a folk song.

2 he was seen to put his coat on.

3 the clock was heard to strike nine.

4 the rider was seen to disappear in the distance.

5 the plane was seen to take off.

6 he was expected to return in a fortnight.

7 she is known to be a talented actress.

8 he is supposed to be a foreigner.

9 he is considered to be a great man.

10 the telegram is expected to be sent tomorrow.

Answer 2

1. She was heard to sing a folk song.
2. He was seen to put his coat on.
3. The clock was heard to strike nine.
4. The rider was seen to disappear in the distance.
5. The plane was seen to take off.
6. They expected him to be returning in a fortnight.
7. She is known to be a talented actress.
8. He is supposed to be a foreigner.
9. He is considered to be a great man.
10. The telegram is expected to be sent tomorrow.