what type of grammer pattern behind this sentence?

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A U.S. newspaper says the nation's two  highest-ranking intelligence officials expect to be replaced when  President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January.what type of grammer pattern behind this sentence?

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

A U.S. newspaper says the nation's two highest-ranking intelligence officials expect to be replaced when President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January.

what type of grammer pattern behind this sentence?

The blue part means 'The two officials expect that they are going to be replaced'.

Best wishes, Clive

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Nithila
A U.S. newspaper says the nation's twohighest-ranking intelligence officials expect to be replaced whenPresident-elect Barack Obama takes office in January.
what type of grammer pattern behind this sentence?

A U.S. newspaper: -> subject, main clause
says -> verb, main clause. The rest of the sentence is a dependent clause, direct object of "says"

nation's two highest-ranking intelligence officials -> noun phrase, subject, dependent clause
expect -> verb, dependent  clause
to be replaced --> infinitive phrase; passive voice, direct object, dependent  clause
when President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January. -> dependent clause, adverb, modifying infinitive "replace"
President-elect Barack Obama -> noun phrase, subject, dependent clause
takes -> verb, dependent  clause
office -> noun, direct object, dependent clause
in January. -> prepositional phrase, adverb, modifying verb "take"

CalifJim · Answer

Nithila~~grammer~~ grammar pattern

I believe you are asking about the grammar of the verb expect. Here are some examples that may help you to understand it.
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The officials expect that someone will replace them (the officials).
= The officials expect that they (the officials) will be replaced (by someone) = The officials expect to be replaced.
___
Susan expects that someone will invite her (Susan) to the party.
= Susan expects that she (Susan) will be invited (by someone) to the party. = Susan expects to be invited to the party.
___
Grandma expects that someone will thank her (Grandma) for her help.
= Grandma expects that she (Grandma) will be thanked (by someone) for her help. = Grandma expects to be thanked for her help.
___
The film director didn't expect that someone would criticize him.
= The film director didn't expect that he would be criticized. = The film director didn't expect to be criticized.
___
The workers expected that the owner of the house would pay them.
= The workers expected that they would be paid by the owner of the house. = The workers expected to be paid by the owner of the house.
___
The thief does not expect that anyone will catch him.
= The thief does not expect that he will be caught. = The thief does not expect to be caught.
CJ

Nithila · Answer

Thanks a lot CJ...

what type of grammer pattern behind this sentence?

A U.S. newspaper says the nation's two highest-ranking intelligence officials expect to be replaced when President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January.

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