Complex Subject

Passive Active
full infinitive TO Participle Linking verbs (appear, turn
физическое восприятие, Participle I Participle III out - оказалось, happen -
предположение, просьбы, –ING оказалось)
приказы, разрешения, физическое предположение
глаголы говорения восприятие He turned out to be a good
процесса singer.
He happened to be sleeping
when I came.
The job is considered to be He was seen The job is Заменители модальных
highly-paid. opening the considered to be глаголов (be sure, be
They were allowed to use door. done. (un)likely, be certain)
their notes. The girl was The house was
She is reported to be seen closing considered built. He is unlikely to do the job
working on her new book. to the traffic The wedding before deadline.
Ben is said to have lights. dress seemed All the guests appeared to be
passed his exams. говорят, nicely designed. enjoying themselves at the
что Бен сдал экзамен. party.
Some writers are known to The wedding dress seemed
have been writing their books to be nicely designed.
for many years in a row.

Some writers were known to

be writing their book for
many years.

The boy was seen smoking a cigarette.

She was seen getting off the train.
The children were watched playing on the beach.
Your students are expected to pass the exam.
That photo is believed to be an evidence.
The species are considered to co-exist.
My cat was seen to chase a dog.
The stag was heard to run away.
The player was noticed to cheat.
Bobby is likely to lose the match.
Aliens are unlikely to make contact with us.
The company is certain to make more money next year.
Make sure to take a plenty of water.
Be sure to turn off the stove before you leave.
The study appears to show a good result.
A boy happened to witness the robbery.
Мальчик случайно стал свидетелем кражи.
find – found - found
Their fears proved to be founded.
Подтвердилось, что эти страхи были обоснованными.
He is said to work alone.
The machine is reported to be fixed properly.
He is said to be leaving the office at the moment.
The weather seems to be improving.
He is said to have left the office yesterday.
The weather seems to have improved.
The dog is said to have been awaiting for its master.
The student turned out to have been reading a lot.