The Infinitive. Exercise 1. Exercise 2. Put “to” before the infinitive where it is necessary.

The Infinitive

Exercise 1

A) Use the verbs from the box to complete these sentences

arrive survive be work renovate contact answer talk

1. I asked him several times but he didn't bother ................................. my question.

2. Finally, we agreed ........................... on the project together.

3. I demand ......................... to your boss.

4. Jack usually fails .............................. on time.

5. Domestic animals somehow managed ............................. the fire.

6. We're not planning ......................... the hotel much longer.

7. If you have any questions, don't hesitate ............................... me.

8. Was she just pretending ........................ your friend?

B) Use the nouns and the verbs in brackets to complete these sentences.

Example: Our parents allowed ................. out tonight. (we - go) Our parents allowed us to go out tonight.

1. These glasses will enable ................................... (she - read)

2. My uncle advised ................................... architecture. (I - not study)

3. Our teacher encouraged ............................ in the competition. (we - take part)

4. They persuaded ..................................... the army. (she - not join)

5. We are training .................................... blind people. (they - help)

6. The policeman forced ................................ down. (he - lie)

7. My mum always reminds ................................. late for school. (I - not be)

8. The traffic warden warned .......................... on double yellow lines. (we - not park)

Exercise 2

Put “to” before the infinitive where it is necessary.

1 . My son asked me … let him … go to the club.
2 . You must make him … practice an hour a day.
4 . He is not sure that it can … be done, but he is willing … try.
5 . Let me … help you with your work.
6 . She asked me … read the letter carefully and … write an answer.
8 . I looked for the book everywhere but could not … find it.
10 . We had … put on our overcoats because it was cold.
11 . The man told me not … walk on the grass.
13 . You had better … go there at once.
14 . Emily’s parents don’t let her … stay out late on weekdays.

15. Unfortunately I’m not tall enough …..play basketball.

Exercise 3. Write sentences beginning I went to…..Choose from the boxes.

the station the post office the café the supermarket

buy some food catch a train get some stamps meet a friend

1. I went to the station to catch a train.

2. I went to ____________________________________

3. I went to ____________________________________

4. I went to ____________________________________

Exercise 4. Finish the sentences. Choose from the box.

to open this door to wake him up to see who it was to watch the news to read the newspaper to get some fresh air

1. I turned on the television to watch the news.

2. Alice sat down in an armchair_________________.

3. Do I need a key ________________________.

4. I went for a walk by the river __________________.

5. I knocked on the door of David’s room________________ .

6. The doorbell rang, so I looked out of the window_________________.