Complementation - practice Complete the following sentences with the direct object and the appropriate indirect object

or prepositional object given in brackets. 1. She explained (the pupils, the new lesson). 2. They assured (we, their support). 3. Mary reminded (his name, I). 4. They offered (no explanation, the patient). 5. The officials congratulated (the success, young man). 6. The students handed (the teacher, the papers). 7. They blamed (the lie, John). 8. The students asked (questions, the teacher). 9. Introduce (John, your parents). Syntax 5 Complete the following sentences with the appropriate prepositions: 1. He added his name to the list. 2. The weather prevented us _____ going on the trip. 3. The police accused him _____ theft. 4. The committee has agreed _____ your proposal. 5. They succeeded _____ winning the game. 6. Their success depends _____ their skill. 7. Dont hint _____ his misbehaviour! 8. They assured the patient _____ good treatment. 9. They did not convince the judge _____ their honesty. 10. Parents should not insist _____ obedience. I. Identify the direct and indirect objects in the following sentences. The first one is done for you. You will find the answers at the end of the unit.. 1. They found good seats for themselves. (DO) (IO) 2. Mary asked the teacher several questions. 3. The postman gave the letter to Mother. 4. Lend me your rubber, please. 5. Mother made a birthday cake for John. 6. Dont promise me a rose garden. 7. Do it for them. 8. Introduce yourself to the newcomers. 9. Explain to them their mistakes. 10. They played a game of tennis for the onlookers. II. a) Turn the following sentences into passive ones using the IO as subject. The first one is done for you. 1. She promised me a good book to read. I was promised a good book to read. 2. She showed the visitors her new house. _______________________________ 3. I will send you the necessary information. _______________________________ 4. They did not tell me the whole story.

_______________________________ 5. They gave him a new watch. b) Turn the following sentences into passive ones using the DO as subject. The first one is done for you. 1. The author read new poems to the audience. New poems were read to the audience by the author. 2. The receptionist explained the rules to the guests. _______________________________ 3. They did harm to me. _______________________________ 4. John left some milk for the cat. _______________________________ 5. Mother has cooked dinner for the family. ___________________________ Choose from the 3 verbs in brackets the appropriate form of the verb for the complex construction. The first one is done for you. You will find the answers at the end of the unit. 1. John wants his friend (going, to go, gone). 2. They thought us (to be, being, been) late. 3. They saw the ship (to move, move, moving). 4. The teacher knew his pupils (to be, being, been) hardworking. 5. The old man did not notice the window (to open, open, opened). 6. He let the fish (to swim, swim, swum). 7. They made him (to pay, paying, pay) for the damage. 8. They caught him (to pen, open, opening). 9. He begged the rose (to help, helping, help) him. 10. They will try to get him (do, done, doing) it. II. Turn the following sentences into passive. The first one is done for you. 1. Mother made the child swallow the pill. The child was made to swallow the pill. 2. They requested him to leave the place. ____________________________ 3. The officer ordered his soldiers to shoot. ____________________________ 4. The child persuaded his mother to take him home. ____________________________ 5. They wont allow dogs to be taken in the shop. ____________________________ 6. He encouraged the young man to speak English. ____________________________ 7. Everybody expected the singer to come back on stage. 8. They meant me to do the job. ____________________________ 9. Nobody considered the matter to be over. ____________________________

10. They warned the tourists to take care of their valuables. ____________________________