Question

Paraphrase the sentences below using the Complex Object or the Complex Subject.
14. Jack noticed that Mr. Foster looked at the girl suspiciously.
15. He hated it when people argued about trifles.
16. It was certain that the boss would fire him.
17. Everyone knew that he was a man of integrity.
18. The majority of the critics thought that the film was highly original.
19. I was sure that he would not give me a hand.
20. It happened that I saw David at the age of 84.
21. It turned out that he became a failure.
22. Sometimes it was heard that he talked to himself.
23. It seems to me that you have changed your mind.
24. It is likely that he has accepted their offer.
25. The court declared that the book was obscene.

Answer 1

1. Jack noticed Mr. Foster's suspicious look at the girl.
2. People arguing about trifles was something he hated.
3. The boss firing him was certain.
4. His integrity was known to everyone.
5. The film being highly original was the opinion of the majority of the critics.
6. I was sure he wouldn't lend me a hand.
7. I happened to see David at the age of 84.
8. His becoming a failure turned out to be the case.
9. Sometimes his talking to himself was heard.
10. Your changing your mind seems to me.
11. His acceptance of their offer is likely.
12. The court's declaration of the book's obscenity was made.