This article describes a rather complicated topic, intended for those who have already learned the basic rules and has an idea of what a simple sentence or infinitive complement.Complex object in the English language - it is nothing like the combination of the above grammatical concepts, in other words, it is - a complex supplement, which is formed by the infinitive.Let's take a closer look at this topic and examples of the transfer.Carefully read the grammar section, and then come up with their own versions of the proposals that will help to consolidate the study of law.
As formed Complex object in English
This syntax turnover includes the name of the part, which can be expressed in words, the noun or pronoun that is delivered to the object case - for example, this: me, him, them, her, us, andetc., and a verb in the infinitive form.That is, this structure can be schematically presented as follows:
pronoun in the objective case / noun + infinitive
example:
- I want her to answer me as soon as possible.- I want her to answer me as soon as possible.
- Anna thought her sister at school.- Anna thought her sister to be at school.
- He felt someone hit him.- He felt somebody punched him.
- Dr. Thompson told me to take these pills for cold.- Doctor Thompson told me to take this anti-cold medicine.
These were examples of the use Complex object, its design is in italics.In Russian it is usually translated with the help of subordinate clauses with conjunctions "that" or "that."In the speech, he rarely used, but its use in writing occurs much more frequently.
Complex object in the English language: uses of
This design is most often used with verbs of visual or sensory perception, such as the see (to see anything), hear (hear anyone anything)notice (notice, notice), feel (feel anything).Also remember that after such verbs particle -to not put, for example:
- I did not notice somebody exit the cinema.- I did not notice that someone came out of the theater.
- I have never seen him doing any sport activities.- I have never seen him involved in sports.
- They noticed her give them a sign.- They noticed that she gave them a sign.
Remember also, Complex object in the English language is used with verbs that express the mental activities, such as consider (considered), advise (give advice), and so on, for example:
- All of us consider her to be stupid.- We all thought she was not smart.
- I expect him to send me an e-mail next one hour.- I expect that in an hour he sends me an email.
Still remember that such a structure is used with verbs of preference of something, for example, want (want anything), wish (wish for anything), like (like) and others.For example:
- She would like her daughter to be a model.- She would like her daughter to become a model.
- Anna and my mom do not want us to go Turkey.- Anna and my mother did not want us to go to Turkey.
also English Complex object must always be used if you wish to make a suggestion with verbs let (let), make (make), force (forcing), have (to "force").Moreover, get, and make and have in the construct used without particle "to".For example:
- What make him choose this job, I really wonder?- I really wonder what made him choose this job?
- I hope our team will have the company to sign these contracts - I hope our team will force the company to sign these contracts.
and as an exception, Complex object is used with verbs to announce (to declare), to declare (to declare), to pronounce (to say).Consider as an example:
- They declare Maria Sharapova to be a winner in that tennis tournament.- They announced the winner of the Maria Sharapova tennis competitions.
As you can see, this turnover, though difficult enough to digest, and the theme includes a lot of information to remember, it is important to use when you want to show a great knowledge of the language.It is also good to use in the preparation of letters and other correspondence, as well as to correctly understand articles and other texts.
