Third, teachers have observed the corre-sponding changes in student proficiency that have accompanied the evolutionary changes in ESL syllabus design. | PATTERNS PROBLEM 13 127 Avoid using an -ing form a noun or an infinitive instead of a subject and verb after an anticipatory it clause. Examples Incorrect It is hypothesized that the subjects in the control group not to score as well. Correct It is hypothesized that the subjects in the control group will not score as well. Incorrect It is generally known that she leaving at the end of the year. Correct It is generally known that she is leaving at the end of the year. Incorrect It is said that a buried treasure near here. Correct It is said that a buried treasure was hidden near here. Incorrect It is believed that a horseshoe bringing good luck. Correct It is believed that a horseshoe brings good luck. Incorrect It is thought that our ancestors building this city. Correct It is thought that our ancestors built this city. Exercises Part A Choose the correct answer. Giant Ape Man our biggest and probably one of our first human ancestors was just about the size of a male gorilla. A It is believed that B That it is C That is believed D That believing Part B Choose the incorrect word or phrase and correct it. That it is believed that most of the earthquakes in the world occur near the youngest mountain A B C D ranges the Himalayas the Andes and the Sierra Nevadas. 128 REVIEW OF STRUCTURE Problems with HAVE Participle Have has or had participle express duration of time. Kfil Predictions Will Have Participle Remember that will have followed by a participle and a future adverb expresses a prediction for a future activity or event. adverb future Such as will have participle By the year 2010 researchers will have discovered a cure for cancer. Avoid using will instead of will have. Examples Incorrect You will finished your homework by the time the movie starts. Correct You will have finished your homework by the time the movie starts. Incorrect Jan will left by five o clock. Correct Jan will have left by five o clock. Incorrect Before school is out I have returned all of my .
