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Roman Definer Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
What is this rule called?
Hello. I've come across several names to this grammar rule in the sentences:
- Those elections in April ARE CERTAIN TO BRING more protests.
- Defence minister since January, 2015, he IS BELIEVED TO BE in his 30s.
- The US and Cuba ARE EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE the opening of embassies in each other’s capitals today.
The names are:
1) 'Subjective Infinitive Construction' or 'The Subjective-with-the-Infinitive Construction':
2) Personal & Impersonal Infinitive Constructions
3) Complex Caternal Constructions
My questions:
1. Do you know any other names?
2. What is in you opinion the right one?
3. Please, name some grammar books where I can find out more about this rule
Thank you
- Those elections in April ARE CERTAIN TO BRING more protests.
- Defence minister since January, 2015, he IS BELIEVED TO BE in his 30s.
- The US and Cuba ARE EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE the opening of embassies in each other’s capitals today.
The names are:
1) 'Subjective Infinitive Construction' or 'The Subjective-with-the-Infinitive Construction':
2) Personal & Impersonal Infinitive Constructions
3) Complex Caternal Constructions
My questions:
1. Do you know any other names?
2. What is in you opinion the right one?
3. Please, name some grammar books where I can find out more about this rule
Thank you
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The first and third sentences have the same pattern: linking verb (are) with predicate adjective (certain, expected) immediately preceding an infinitive phrase (to bring..., to announce...).
The second sentence has a passive construction (is believed) immediately preceding an infinitive phrase (to be...).
The second sentence has a passive construction (is believed) immediately preceding an infinitive phrase (to be...).
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All of your examples involve what is called (or at least what used to be called) "Subject Raising".
The base sentences are these.
It is certain that those elections will bring more protests.
It is believed that he is in his 30s.
It is expected that the US and Cuba will announce the opening of embassies.
In each case the subject of the subordi
The base sentences are these.
It is certain that those elections will bring more protests.
It is believed that he is in his 30s.
It is expected that the US and Cuba will announce the opening of embassies.
In each case the subject of the subordi
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