John runs quickly.
When did life begin on earth?
Dont come too late.
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) , : to have a look, to have a smoke, to have a talk, to give a look, to give a laugh, to give a cry, to take a look, to make a move, to make a remark, to pay a visit, etc.
The man gave a violent start.
Did you have a sleep?
Its time we were making a move.
) , : to change one's mind, to get rid (of), to get hold (of), to lose sight (of), to make fun (of), to make up one's mind, to make use (of), to take care (of), to take leave (of), to take part (in), etc.
I have never taken much interest in German songs.
Are you taking part in the concert?
The simple nominal predicate( )
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My son a clergyman!
She, a nun!
Me, a liar!
My ideas obsolete!
Ronnie, good-looking!
You sad!
Hercule Poirot to sleep while murder is committed!
My boy insult a gentleman at my table!
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She spying!
Me trying to be funny!
The compound verbal predicate( )
The compound verbal phrasal predicate
. \. :
1. : to begin, to start, to commence, to set about, to take to, to fall to, to come.
Andrew and he began to talk about the famous clinic.
Jack started training out at Hogans health farm.
So I took to going to the farm.
He fell to poking the fire with all his might.
I come to think that you are right.
2. : to go on, to keep, to proceed, to continue.
The talk kept running on the possibility of a storm.
As we continued to laugh his surprise gave way to annoyance.
3. : would, used ( )
Alfredo used to talk to me about it.
During her small leisure hours she would sit by the window or walk in the fields.
4. : to stop, to finish, to cease, to give up, to leave off.
The band had ceased playing.
Give up smoking.
The compound verbal modal predicate
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You must forget it.
He cant say a word, he cant even apologize.
I had to bite my lip to prevent myself from laughing.
Ought he not to treat her generously?
May I ask you a question?
2. : to be able, to be allowed, to be willing, to be going, to be anxious, etc
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You are going to attend the college at Harvard, they tell me.
Are you able to walk another two miles?
We were anxious to cooperate.
He may have to return.
She must be willing to come here again.
3. () : to like, to hate, to attempt, to expect, to hope, to intend, to mean, to plan, to try, to have a mind, to wish, to want, , , , , . ( compound verbal attitudinal predicate)
He hoped to see them the next day.
I mean to find out the truth.
The compound verbal predicate of double orientation
1. : to seem, to appear, to prove, to turn out, to happen, to chance.
He seemed to understand everything I said.
Money just doesnt happen to interest me.
No one appears to have noticed his escape.
2. :
): to say, to declare, to state, to report, to rumour.
This country is said to be rich in oil.
The rocket is reported to have started its night at 6.30.
) : to believe, to consider, to expect, to find, to know, to mean, to presume, to regard, to suppose, to think,
to understand
Mr. Sharp was always expected to say he preferred cold meat.
He has never been known to lose his temper before.
): to feel, to hear, to see, to watch.
My dog was heard to bark in the yard.
The lady was seen to leave the house.
3. : to be (un) likely, to be sure, to be certain.
The weather is not likely to change.
This event is certain to produce a sensation.
If you dont post the letter at once, it is unlikely to arrive in time.
George is sure to see Mary. (sure , , )
