7-6. Безличные клозы и пять видов глагольных конструкций

Инфинитивые и -ing клозы по структуре близки к пяти основным типам для личных клозов. Таким образом:

1. We waited.
While waiting, we did our homework.
I have come to apologize.

2. He was my friend.
Being my friend, he helped me a lot.
To be successful, you must never give up.

3. I made a mistake.
Having made that mistake once, I won't make it again.
I am very happy to see you again.

4. I gave him an answer.
Giving you the answer would be cheating.
To tell you the truth, I don't know.

5. I found him a bore.
Finding him a bore, I kept out of his way.
She tries to make everyone happy.

То есть, глагол в безличной форме также может употребляться "само по себе" или иметь комплементы и дополнения.