Grammar: Infinitive

Ex.1 Read the text and transform sentences using the infinitive of purpose.

Jane’s busy day

Yesterday Jane had a very busy day. First she went to the dry cleaner’s and collected her dress and jacket. Then she went to the chemist’s and bought some suncream and a new pair of sunglasses. After that she went to the bank and got Spanish pesetas, and to the travel agent’s, where she collected some tickets. Then she went home and packed her suitcase. An hour later a taxi arrived and took her to the airport, where she caught a plane to Majorca.

Ex.2 Match a line in A with a line in B.

A B

1. I’m going to the post office... ...to pass the exam.

2. This evening I’ve arranged... ...to get on.

3. As it was late we decided... ...to buy some stamps.

4. The bus was overcrowded but

we managed... ...to put the trunk into the van

5. Her mother wanted her... ...to become a doctor.

6. The passenger asked the porter... ...to take a taxi home.

7. The students didn’t expect... ...to go to the theater.

8. Everybody wants this team... ...to win the game.

Ex.3 Join sentences with the Infinitive of purpose.

1. Sue is coming for lunch. I persuaded her.

2. They are having a holiday. They decided.

3. Tom is learning English. He wants to go to England.

4. We moved to the village. We could visit our parents.

5. She gave him her address. He could contact her.

6. I hurried to the bus stop. I must get on a bus.

7. Ann telephoned me. She wanted to invite to a party.

8. I went out. I need to post a letter.

Ex.4 Fill in the gaps with the proper words.

1. They asked me to...the police.

2. It’s very difficult to find a place to...a car in the city centre.

3. We’d like to have more money to...a beautiful house.

4. I need a box... these books in.

5. Dad switched on the TV set to...the news.

6. They haven’t got many pictures to...on the wall.

7. Have you decided what to...for dinner?

8. Mike refused to...her with her homework.

9. We decided not to... ...because of the weather.

Ex.5 Complete the sentences.

1. One day I’d like to learn ...

2. They promised not...

3. I’ve arranged...

4. Yesterday my friend asked me...

5. She wants...

6. Not many people can afford...

7. Don’t forget...

8. I think he tends...

Ex.6 Complete the sentences.

1. One day I’d like to learn ...

2. They promised not...

3. I’ve arranged...

4. Yesterday my friend asked me...

5. She wants...

6. Not many people can afford...

7. Don’t forget...

8. I think he tends...

Ex.7 Answer the questions.

1. Why do we go to shops?

2. Why do we go the post office?

3. Why do you learn a foreign language?

4. Why is she going to the bookshop?

5. Why is Mike going to the chemist’s?

6. Why did Ann go to the travel agent’s?

7. Why is she going to the river?

8. Why do they learn traffic rules?

Ex.11 Your teacher will give you the cards with some information

You have to find out who is who.

You are from France Find out whose sister is a student.		You are a teacher. Find out whose friend is at home.
You are single and pretty Find out who is a teacher		Your friend is a doctor Find out who is single and pretty.
Your phone number is 206754 Find out whose name is Bess.		You are 6 years old Find out who is from France.
You are married Find out whose phone number is 206754		Your name is Bess Find out who is 6 years old
Your friend is at home Find out whose friend is a doctor		Your sister is a student Find out who is married

Ex.8 Your teacher will give you cards with some information. You have to ask each student in the group to find out

You have (got) You have(got) a You have much

a well-paid job. new TV set. money.

You have(got) You have relatives You have(got)

many friends. abroad. a large garden.

You have an You have a nice You have a

expensive car. house. big family.

You have(got)

a good collection

of books.

Ex.8 In these pictures there are ten differences. Find them.

Ex.6 Interview your partner.

Work in pairs.

Student A Yes No

Do you:

1. smoke?

2. have many parties at home?

3. like cooking?

4. drink wine sometimes?

5. get up at 7 o'clock?

6. always attend lessons?

Student B Yes No

Do you:

1. listen to music?

2. go to bed at 11?

3. like going to parties?

4. miss lessons sometimes?

5. work till midnight?

6. have breakfast at 8 o'clock?

Ex.5 Make suggestions about your partner and fill in the form about him/her.

Then ask questions to find out whether you were correct in your suggestions.

Student A Yes? No? Correct?

1. played basketball last Tuesday.

2. went to a disco last Friday.

3. drove a car two days ago.

4. bought a present for smb. last week.

5. spent a lot of money yesterday.

6. made bed this morning.

Student B Yes? No? Correct?

1. had an argument with parents.

2. saw a thrilling film last week.

3. got a present yesterday.

4. had a party last month.

5. went swimming last Thursday.

6. was at home at 11 pm yesterday.

Ex.9 Give out the cards to students.

Get them ask special questions with words and phrases.

They must use the Present or the Past Simple.

play cards smoke go shopping go to a party

go to the cinema visit museums listen to the radio watch TV

buy a car fly by plane read books wear jeans

speak English drink tea/coffee have lunch fix a car

Ex.8 Make suggestions.

Work in groups. Think of the people in the group. Then working alone fill in the sentences below.

Use the following: Everyone

Nobody

Somebody

All of us

How many? Correct?

1. can play football? _________ ________

2. watch sport TV programmes? _________ ________

3. can ride a bike? _________ ________

4. do morning exercises? _________ ________

5. can climb trees? _________ ________

6. read magazines? _________ ________

Ex.8 Ask your partner questions about holiday plans of these people.

Student A Student B

Name: Peter Trenton Name: Mary Brown

Destination: England Destination: Russia

Travel plans: by plane Travel plans: by train

Departure date: 14 July Departure date: 23 August

Length of stay: 2 weeks Length of stay: 3 weeks

Plans on holiday: to visit Plans on holiday: to see the sights

Buckingham Palace in Moscow

to study English to meet a man

Ex. 8

Student A	Yes	No
had a party last week
was watching TV from 7 to 11 yesterday
went for a meal at a restaurant 3 days ago
was playing computer games at 3 yesterday

Student B	Yes	No
went to the cinema last night
was having a shower at 4 p.m. yesterday
had an argument with the parents
was washing up from 2 to 3 yesterday

Ex.5 A group interview.

Work in groups. Think of the people in the group then, working alone, fill in words in the sentences below.

Choose from the following:

Everyone

None of us

Some of us

How many? Correct?

1. have/has been in hospital _________ ________

2. have/has been to the USA _________ ________

3. have/has had a pen friend _________ ________

4. have/has failed a test or _________ ________

an exam

5. have/has driven a car fast _________ ________

6. have/has won money _________ ________

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