Please observe below Clause Pattern:

SVOd: Verb + Object (= a perfect infinitive clause)

Below verbs can be used to form above pattern: 

appear, claim, happen, pretend, prove, seem, tend.

E.g.:

1.      She appears to have calmed down.

2.      They claimed to have found a solution to the problem.

3.      Things happen to have changed.

4.      He pretended to have enjoyed himself.

5.      The report proved to have been true.

👉 Your task: Using the word list below, compose the one word group of your own.

• Follow the same pattern as given in the heading.
• Use the examples as your guide.
• Use dictionary to form multiple examples. To access the dictionary click the link below:

Cambridge DictionaryLinks to an external site.

• Explore the sentence dictionaries below to find ready-made examples:

sentencedict.comLinks to an external site.

sentence.yourdictionary.comLinks to an external site.

1.      appear:

2.      claim:

3.      happen:

4.      pretend:

5.      prove:

6.      seem:

7.      tend:

Additional exercise: To reinforce pattern into your brain you can practice saying word groups you formed 4-5 times aloud. Use correct pronunciation, use word linking technique, apply stressed timed rhythm.