Module 1 Complex Subject

1.Write the verbs using the Complex Subject

1. He is considered to be a good musician. (to consider, to be)
2. James is expected to make a report next Wednesday. (to expect, to make)
3. Mozart is known to have composed a lot of wonderful pieces of music. (to know, to compose)
4. She is supposed to be working in the laboratory from 2 to 6 p.m. tomorrow. (to suppose, to
work)
5. He is expected to manage the business himself. (to expect, to manage)
6. The delegation is reported to be leaving Prague tonight at 11 a.m. (to report, to leave)
7. He is seen to be working at an urgent problem now. (to see, to work)
8. The prices at the hotel turned out to be reasonable. (to turn out, to be)

2 Paraphrase the following sentences using complex subject

example People consider the climate there to be very healthy. = The climate there is considered to
be very healthy (Complex Subject).
2. It was announced that the Chinese dancers were arriving the following week.

The Chinese dancers were announced to be arriving next

week.

3. It is expected that the performance will be a success.

The performance is expected to be a success.

4. It is said that the book is popular with both old and young.

The book is said to be popular with both old and

young.

5. It is believed that the poem was written by an unknown soldier.

The poem is believed to have been written by an

unknown soldier.

6. It is supposed that the playwright is working at a new comedy.

The playwright is supposed to be working at a new

comedy.

7. It is reported that the flood has caused much damage to the crops.

The flood is reported to have been caused much

damage to the crops.

8. It was supposed that the crops would be rich that year.

 The crops were supposed to be rich that year

9. It has been found that this mineral water is very good for the liver.

This mineral water has been found to be very good for

the liver.

10. Scientists consider that electricity exists throughout space.

Electricity is considered by scientists to exist

throughout space.

11. It is said that the weather in Europe was exceedingly hot last summer.

The weather in Europe is said to have been exceedingly

hot last summer.

12. It was reported that five ships were missing after the battle

Five ships were reported to have been missing after the

battle.

3. 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.

1 The teacher wanted pupils to translate her the text

2 Where would you recommend me to go for my holiday
3 The teacher doesn‘t want her pupils to miss the lessons
4 My parents always encourage me to study hard at school
5 Jane's friend invited her to stay with them for a few days

4.Translate into English

1.He will probably become a popular singer.

2.It's incredible that we'll forget this evening.
3.It is unlikely that they will make a decision right away.
4. Undoubtedly, you will win.
5. Parents, of course, will like our performance.
6. Teachers, of course, will help students prepare for exams.
7. Report that the humanitarian cargo was delivered on time.
8.he doesn't seem to have heard the news.