constructions with werbals 2group

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SYNTACTIC CONSTRUCTIONS
WITH THE VERBALS
Artyushenko Alesya, Litvinovich Julia,
Piterskaya Hanna, Kovalevich Maria; 23 лмк-1

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INFINITIVE
Subject + Verbs of physical
+ noun or
CONSTRUCTIONS ! perception
pronoun in indirect case +
Complex Object (Objective-withthe-Infinitive Construction):
Subject + Verbs (of mental state,
denoting emotions, wish etc.) +
noun or pronoun in indirect case
+ infinitive
I want her to help me.
bare infinitive
I saw her enter the room.

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Complex Subject (Subjective Infinitive
Construction):
Subject + Passive Verb (say, believe, think) + to Infinitive
He is said to know five languages.
Subject + Linking Verb (seem, appear, happen) + to Infinitive
They seem to have forgotten about the meeting.

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For-to-Infinitive Construction
(For + Noun/Pronoun) + to Infinitive
·
·
For him to admit a mistake is impossible.
or
It is impossible for him to admit a mistake
This is a task for you to solve.

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Gerundial Constructions
Like any construction the Gerundial construction consists of two elements - the nominal
and the verbal one expressed by the Gerund;
Noun / Pronoun (in the possessive or common case) + Gerund.
The nominal element can be expressed in three ways:
1)By a possessive pronoun.
It resulted in his being arrested. - Это закончилось тем, что его арестовали.
2)By a noun in the Possessive case.
I insist on our customer's being invited to this discussion. - Я настаиваю на том,
чтобы нашего клиента пригласили на обсуждение.
3)By a noun in the Common case.
I hate animals being treated cruelly. - Я ненавижу, когда с животными жестоко
обращаются.

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Participial
Constructions
1) Noun + Participle I/II (+ ...)
· The girl sitting by the pot is my
sister. (Participle I Active)
· The letter written yesterday has
been sent. (Participle II Passive)
2) Participle I/II
(+object/adverb), +
Main Clause
acts as an adverbial modifier in the
sentence
· Turning the corner, he saw a
beautiful park. (simultaneous action)
· Broken into pieces, the vase couldn't
be repaired. (reason)

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Absolute Participial Construction
(or the Nominative Absolute Construction)
Noun/Pronoun (in common case) + Participle I/II, + Main
Clause
It's
a special phrase that gives additional information about the situation in the main
clause (like time, reason, or condition), but it has its own subject, which is different from
the subject of the main sentence. Because of this, it is grammatically separate or
'absolute'.
· The weather being bad, the flight was
delayed.
· She ran out, her eyes full of tears.

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Exercise

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Complex Object / Complex Subject
Exercise
Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets and the
appropriate non-finite construction. Do not change the original
meaning.
1. People believe that the suspect is hiding abroad. (BELIEVED)
Rewrite: The suspect is ...
2. "You should see a doctor," my friend told me. (ADVISED)
Rewrite: My friend ...
3. :They reported that the missing hikers had been found safe. (REPORTED)
Rewrite: The missing hikers ...
4. I don't want you to speak to him again. (RATHER)
Rewrite: I'd rather ...
5. Everyone knows that she is a brilliant pianist. (KNOWN)
Rewrite: She ...

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Gerundial Complex
Exercise
Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets and the
appropriate non-finite construction. Do not change the original
meaning.
1. I really mind that you use my laptop without asking. (YOUR)
Rewrite: I really mind ...
2. The manager insisted that we should review the safety procedures. (OUR)
Rewrite:The manager insisted on ...
3. He regretted that he had not applied for the scholarship. (NOT APPLYING)
Rewrite: He regretted ...
4. She is proud that her son won the competition. (HER SON'S)
Rewrite: She is proud of ...

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Participle Constructions &
Absolute Participial
Exercise
Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets and the
appropriate non-finite construction. Do not change the original
meaning.
1. As I had not received a reply, I sent a reminder email. (NOT HAVING)
Rewrite: ... , I sent a reminder email.
2. After the guests left, we started cleaning up. (HAVING)
Rewrite: ... , we started cleaning up.
3. Because the report was written in a hurry, it contained many errors.
(WRITTEN)
Rewrite: ... , the report contained many errors.
4. If everything is taken into account, the project was a success. (ALL THINGS)
Rewrite: ... , the project was a success.

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For-to-Infinitive & Other
Constructions
Exercise
Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets and the
appropriate non-finite construction. Do not change the original
meaning.
1. It is essential that we book the tickets in advance. (FOR)
Rewrite: It is essential ...
2. The instructions were so complicated that we couldn't understand them.
(TOO)
Rewrite: The instructions were ...
3. He opened the window because he wanted to let some fresh air in. (ORDER)
Rewrite: He opened the window ...

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