Non-finite verb patterns. Practice grammar book. Чирко Т.М - 20 стр.

Task 21. Answer the following questions using the verb KNOW in the meaning
of “to experience”. Model:
– Can I trust him to pay the money back? – I've never known him pay his debts.


1. Is your friend quick to take offence?
2. What if you just hurt your friend’s feelings?
3. Does your friend attend classes regularly?
4. Do you think one can die of love?
5. Would your friend like to go out to the opera house with you?
6. Did you see your friend’s drawings in chalk?
7. Are you sure your friend is all right?
8. Will your friend do as s/he is told?


Task 22.
A. Rephrase the sentences or groups of sentences using VERBS OF SENSE
PERCEPTION + an object + bare infinitive. Model:
I looked out of the window. He entered the house. – I saw him enter the house.


1. The announcer called the flight. I'VE HEARD it.
2. The plane took off. We all HAVE SEEN it.
4. Nobody moved or said anything, just WATCHED how she packed her things.
5. If a pin dropped, you WOULD HEAR it.
6. You whispered something to your neighbour. I NOTICED it.
7. We SAW that their disappointment changed to resignation.
8. I FELT how the child's hand tightened in mine.


B. Which of the sentences above can you make passive, as in the model:
I saw him enter the house – He was seen TO enter the house ?


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