Exercise 34. Combine the two sentences into one using the infinitive constructions as in the models.

Model A: They think that their son will come to visit them in summer. – They

expect their son to come to visit them in summer.

She would be extremely glad if her son got that job. – She wants her

son to get that job.

1. We observed him as he tried to break into our neighbour’s house. 2. Our teacher expects that we shall write our dictations well. 3. We believe that she will be chosen the most beautiful lady in our school. 4. I suppose that they will behave themselves properly. 5. I know that he is very honest. He can’t cheat you. 6. Everybody noticed as she turned red. 7. I watched as they were playing with the sand. 8. Her wish is that her daughter should become an actress. 9. I would be very glad if you spoke to him on my behalf. 10. I would be very pleased if he saw me off. 11. Everybody saw as she was leaving the house. 12. We heard as they were quarrelling.

Model B: It seems that he noticed something unusual. – He seems to have noticed

something unusual.

We know that he is a very good student. – He is known to be a very good student.

They will certainly catch the last train. – They are sure to catch the last train.

1. It is believed that she has been taken to hospital after the accident. 2. It appeared that the two ladies were discussing clothes. 3. It was proved that the theory was correct. 4. It is sure that things will get better. You don’t have to worry. 5. It was proved that the picture had been stolen. 6. It turned out that the old lady was her grandmother. 7. It happened that she met her future husband in the bus. 8. It seems that our teacher knows four foreign languages. 9. It is said that the prisoner escaped from prison for the third time. 10. It is reported that they are getting married next month. 11. He probably made a mistake. 12. It is necessary to remember this book. 13. It was considered that this house was built in the 16^th century. 14. It is improbable that she will run away this time. 15. The teacher asked the pupil to answer the question properly.

Model C: The luggage was light and the child could carry it without any

problems. – The luggage was light enough for the child to carry it.

It is important that you should tell her the truth. – It is important for you

to tell her the truth.

1. The weather was too bad. They couldn’t start climbing that mountain. 2. This book contains a lot of unknown words for me. I can’t read it without the dictionary. 3. There was no place where we could have a short rest. 4. It is necessary that you should stay with her until she feels better. 5. It is advisable that you should put on warm clothes. It’s quite cold outside and you can catch cold. 6. The text is rather difficult as it contains a lot of new words. The pupils can’t understand it after the first listening.

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