Write the sentences, using The Subjective Infinitive Complex.

A. Model: It appeared that they had lost the way. They appeared to have lost the way.

1. It seems they know all about it. 2. It seems they have heard all about it. 3. It seemed that the discussion was coming to an end. 4. It seems that you don’t approve of the idea. 5. It seemed that the house had not been lived in for a long time. 6. It appeared that he was losing patience. 7. It appeared that he had not heard what had been said. 8. It happened that I was present at the opening session. 10. It turned out that my prediction was correct. 11. It turned out that the language of the article was quite easy.

(from Гончарова О. В. Граматика сучасної англійської мови)

20. Create new sentences using The Absolute Participial Construction:

A. Model: As the weather was fine, we went for a walk. –– The weather being fine, we went for a walk.

1. As my friend lives far from here, I go to his place by bus. 2. As the play was very popular, it was difficult to get tickets. 3. As it is rather cold, I put on my coat. 4. As his mother teaches English, he knows the language very well. 5. As her son was ill, she could not go to the theatre.

B. Model: As my brother had locked the door, I couldn’t get into the room. –– My brother having locked the door, I couldn’t get into the room.

1. As our teacher had visited India, we asked him to tell us about that country. 2. When the match had ended, the people went home. 3. As my friend had bought the tickets beforehand, we did not need to hurry. 4. After the sun had risen, we continued our way. 5. As his sister had broken his spectacles, he had to buy a pair of new ones.

C. Model: When the work had been done, they went home. –– The work having been done, they went home.

1. When the house had been built, we got a new flat. 2. As the key had been lost, she couldn’t get into the room. 3. As the road had been repaired, we could go there by bus. 4. When the waiting-room had been cleaned, the passengers were let in. 5. As all the tickets had been sold out, we couldn’t see the performance.

(from Гончарова О. В. Граматика сучасної англійської мови)