Неличные формы английского глагола. Коптева Н.Ю. - 56 стр.

     4. It seems that the resulting value is not significantly different. It
        seems that he is not able to tell the difference between these
        phenomena.
     5. It seems that these elements are not very rare on the earth.
     6. It seems that the new publications do not give rise to interesting
        response.
V.   Express doubt in response to the following statements. Use «That
     sounds doubtful to me» as an opening phrase. Follow the model.
     Sp.: They are said to have devised suitable experiments for this
        purpose.
     St.: That sounds doubtful to me. They seem to be still devising
        suitable experiments for this purpose.
     Sp.: Suitable experiments are said to have been devised for this
        purpose.
     St.: That sounds doubtful to me. Suitable experiments seem to be
        still being devised for this purpose.
     1. He is said to have analyzed the results of these experiments.
     2. They are said to have made a review of the main properties of
        this effect.
     3. They are said to have made the quantitative estimates.
     4. He is said to have written an account of his work.
     5. The phenomenon is said to have been examined in detail.
     6. The technique of such experiments is said to have been
        simplified.
     7. A new procedure of such experiments is said to have been
        developed.
     8. The experimental results are said to have been compared with
        theoretical predictions.
VI. Restate the following sentences using the suggested words. Follow
    the model.
    Sp.: The planets are moving in one direction around the sun. (to
       know)
    St.: The planets are known to be moving in one direction around
       the sun.
     1. The scientists are taking data day and night. (to report)
     2. Data are being taken day and night. (to report)
     3. They are measuring the value with high degree of accuracy. (to
        inform)

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