| 2. The Objective-with-the-Infinitive Construction
1. The Objective-with-the-Infinitive Construction (Complex Object)
consists of two parts: Noun /Pronoun in the objective case and the
Infinitive. It’s a predicative construction because the noun or pronoun
denotes a doer of the action while the Infinitive expresses the action
performed by the doer.
This Infinitive Construction is used after:
a) The verbs denoting
sense perception,
such as
to hear, to see, to
watch, to feel, to observe, to notice,
etc. (no particle
to
).
I felt the
blood rush into my cheeks, and then leave them again
(Collins).
Я почувствовал,
как кровь прилила к моим щекам
,
затем
снова отхлынула
от них.
After the verbs of sense perception only the Indefinite Infinitive
Active is used. If the meaning is passive we use Participle II.
I saw
the fire slowly conquered
(Collin)
.
If a process is expressed Participle I Indefinite Active is used.
He saw
Flew coming
(Galsworthy).
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