Grammar
The predicate which is usually expressed by a verb in the passive voice is placed between the noun and the infinitive. The relation between the noun and the infinitive is that of subject and predicate.
Note 1: - According to another interpretation the subject is expressed by a noun or pronoun and the infinitive is regarded as a part of the predicate.
Key examples:
The predicate in sentences with a complex subject can be expressed by:
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- Nominative Absolute Participle Construction
The Nominative Absolute Construction is a construction in which the participle stands in predicative relation to a noun in the Common Case or a pronoun in the Nominative Case; the noun or pronoun is not the subject of the sentence. Key example: The...
- The Participle As The Part Of A Complex Object Or A Complex Subject
Similar to the Infinitive Participle I may form part of a Complex Object or Subject when combined with a noun (pronoun) to which it stands in predicate relation. Compare: I saw him run along the street. (Infinitive Complex Object) – He was seen run...
- The Gerund
Definition The Forms of the Gerund Functions of Gerunds in Sentences Gerund or Infinitive? Gerundial Complex The gerund is a non-finite form of the verb with some noun features. It is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the stem of the verb. Example:...
- The Infinitive
The Forms of the Infinitive Active Passive Indefinite to teach to be taught Continuous to be teaching to be being taughtPerfectto have taught to have been taught Perfect Continuousto have been teaching --- The Indefinite Infinitive expresses...
- Me, Myself And I
Which sentence from the following three is correct? Me and her likes watching movies. Me and her like watching movies. Myself and her like watching movies. If you chose any of the three, this means you still have a lot to learn about personal pronouns....
Grammar
Infinitive Complex Subject
Complex Subject
Noun/Pronoun + Predicate + Infinitive
The combination of a noun in the common case (or a pronoun in the nominative case) and an infinitive forms a complex subject (1).The predicate which is usually expressed by a verb in the passive voice is placed between the noun and the infinitive. The relation between the noun and the infinitive is that of subject and predicate.
Note 1: - According to another interpretation the subject is expressed by a noun or pronoun and the infinitive is regarded as a part of the predicate.
Key examples:
- He is said to be a good teacher.
- The boy is known to have passed his exams well.
The predicate in sentences with a complex subject can be expressed by:
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- Nominative Absolute Participle Construction
The Nominative Absolute Construction is a construction in which the participle stands in predicative relation to a noun in the Common Case or a pronoun in the Nominative Case; the noun or pronoun is not the subject of the sentence. Key example: The...
- The Participle As The Part Of A Complex Object Or A Complex Subject
Similar to the Infinitive Participle I may form part of a Complex Object or Subject when combined with a noun (pronoun) to which it stands in predicate relation. Compare: I saw him run along the street. (Infinitive Complex Object) – He was seen run...
- The Gerund
Definition The Forms of the Gerund Functions of Gerunds in Sentences Gerund or Infinitive? Gerundial Complex The gerund is a non-finite form of the verb with some noun features. It is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the stem of the verb. Example:...
- The Infinitive
The Forms of the Infinitive Active Passive Indefinite to teach to be taught Continuous to be teaching to be being taughtPerfectto have taught to have been taught Perfect Continuousto have been teaching --- The Indefinite Infinitive expresses...
- Me, Myself And I
Which sentence from the following three is correct? Me and her likes watching movies. Me and her like watching movies. Myself and her like watching movies. If you chose any of the three, this means you still have a lot to learn about personal pronouns....