The Complex Object. The Complex Subject

(А) Exercise 1. Translate the sentences paying special attention to the use of the Complex Object and Complex Subject.

1) GPS Guidance Systems applications is known to provide a means to precisely apply pesticides, lime, fertilizers, and track wide planters and drills.

2)We know plants to provide us with food, clothing, shelter and many other things.

3)The farmer wants the crop to be sown earlier this spring.

4)This company is said to be the leading supplier of spraying machinery.

5) We make academically motivated students become innovative professionals.

(А) Exercise 2. Fill in the blanks with the particle “to” where necessary and translate the sentences into your native tongue.

1) The University educates students … understand and …sustain the integrity of the ecosystem as both specialists within their defined fields and well-informed citizens.

2) Our aim is sure … provide students with strong, well-rounded academic backgrounds and agricultural degrees.

3) They are said … be leading the agriculture industry into the future with a blend of new technology and energy.

4) We aim … be globally recognized as a center of excellence in applied sciences in the filed of agriculture through responsive scholarship, leadership and service to others.

(А) Exercise 3. Point out which sentence fits to the English equivalent.

«We know the harrow to be used for eliminating weeds».

1) Мы знаем об использовании плуга.

2) Мы знаем, что плуг используется.

3) Мы знаем, что плуг используется для удаления сорняков.

4) Мы хотим, чтобы плуг использовался для удаления сорняков

(В) Exercise 4. Complete these sentences so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence.

1) I was surprised that he was studying at the Belarusian State Agrarian Technical University.

I did not expect …

2) Don’t stop him applying fertilizers where soils are deficient.

Let …

3) When you till the soil, it helps you keep the soil loose and free from weeds.

Tillage makes…

4) I think several types of cultivators should be used for special crops and conditions.

I want …

(В) Exercise 5. Use one of the verbs to complete the sentences, translate them into Russian. Find the Complex Object in each sentence.

1) I know terms work, force, and power … in mechanical engineering.

2) We know the rate of doing work … in terms of horsepower, often abbreviated hp.

3) We know the force … an effort that results in physical change.

4) They would like them … the latest achievements in farm machinery.

5) He would be glad them … these engineers at the railway station.

6) Do you believe modern science … without modern technology?

7) I would like him … some disc plows for our farm.

(С) Exercise 6. Translate the sentences into English paying attention to the use of the Complex Object.

1) Студенты наблюдали, как ремонтировали комбайн.

2) Я знаю, что он квалифицированный инженер.

3) Я хочу, чтобы вы поговорили с инженером по охране труда.

4) Мы знаем, что он учится на факультете “Технический Сервис”.