seem-to-have-verb-ed
Chunk: seem-to-have-verb-ed
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A perfect infinitive structure used to express a present impression or deduction about an action that was completed in the past.
💬 Contextual Examples
- I seem to have lost my wallet somewhere on the train.
- They seem to have forgotten that the deadline was moved up.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: You seem to ______ left your umbrella at the restaurant.
Answer:
have
Practice 2: We seem to have ______ a terrible mistake.
Answer:
made
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: seem