1) Gerda thought that Kay ran away / was drowned.
Gerda thought that Kay was drowned.
2) Gerda saw cows / horses on the banks of the river.
Gerda saw horses on the banks of the river.
3) The solders were wooden / alive.
The solders were alive.
4) There were painted cherries / roses on the old woman's hat.
There were painted roses on the old woman's hat.
5) While the witch was combing Gerda's hair the girl thought more and more / less and less about Kay.
While the witch was combing Gerda's hair the girl thought less and less about Kay.