The objective with the infinitive constructions which are per tained not only to English, but also to German, French, Italian, etc. may have the following structural models: NVinf, IVinf, NPVinfNP, N/Iinf prepN and some others. For example: Again he saw Michael moisten his lips. (Galsworthy), I heard him roll in blankets. (Hemingway) This almost caused Jemima to faint with terror. (Thackeray)
The subjective with the infinitive constructions in English are of the following models: NVinf, IVinf, NPIVinfNP, eg: Irene was known to take very sudden decisions. (Galsworthy) He is reported to have been taken into custody. (F. News) The young man's ears seemed to droop on his skull. (Galsworthy) He was a fool to attempt to make a pretence that way. (London)
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