Exercise 6. Put the right form of the Infinitive.

1. It was nice of you (lend) me your Grammar book. Without it I would have been lost. 2. Jenny seemed (pay) no attention to what was going on around her. 3. I was sorry (disturb) as I couldn’t finish my conversation with Frieda. 4. They must have taught him a lesson. It ought to (do) long ago. 5. Library books mustn’t (keep) for more than two weeks. 6. No words can describe the fascination of the place. It must (see). 7. Diplomacy is (do) and say the nastiest things in the nicest way. 8. Jane ought to (teach) two foreign languages. Why wasn't she, I wonder? 9. It’s better to have loved and lost than never (love) at all. 10. There was nothing (do), but to wait for the next train which was due at six.

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Infinitive

Exercise 1. Put the right form of Infinitive (Simple Active or Simple Passive):

1. I am glad (meet) him. 2. She is sorry (tell) you about it. 3. Her only dream was (buy) a new dress. 4. He was glad (meet) at the station. 5. The child doesn’t like (punish). 6. He wanted (invite) to the concert. 7. I have a great desire (spend) next summer in Paris. 8. He didn’t want (tell) about it. 9. We hope (send) to the conference. 10. Nobody wants (laugh) at.

Exercise 2. Put the right form of the Infinitive.

1. Can anybody (show) me how to use a computer? 2. Joan likes taking care of sick animals. She is pleased (do) this kind of work all the time. 3. Anna tried (kill) two birds with one stone. 4. That woman is still sitting. She seems (wait) over an hour. 5. What did you come here for? It is mean of you (spoil) our holiday. 6. I was sorry (disturb) as I couldn’t finish my conversation with Frieda. 7. She was horrified at herself. To have asked his name, to have been told his name and (forget) it! 8. I am awfully sorry (bother) you in this stupid way. 9. I was very upset and I didn’t know whom (turn) to for advice. 10. Don’t disturb her. She went to bed very late. She may still (sleep). 11. It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is (use) it. 12. It is not hard (make) decisions when you know what your values are. 13. Jenny seemed (pay) no attention to what was going on around her. 14. Sheila scrubbed and cleaned (make) the little house look nice. 15. The meeting is put off till next Friday. I meant (warn) you about it, but I forgot. I am sorry.

Exercise 3. Put the right form of the Infinitive.

1. I shall be happy (see) you again. 2. I don’t like (laugh) at in public. 3. We wanted (know) her daughter’s age. 4. He hates (ask) for money. 5. Her son was the first (develop) this entirely new idea. 6. Drunk people can easily (arrest) by the police. 7. Have you any magazines (give) me? 8. That is all you need (know). 9. He seems (work) later than usual. 10. There was no time (lose). 11. We study the text (learn) more about Shakespeare. 12. We know Shakespeare’s father (be) a dealer in meat, corn and leather. 13. His name is (include) in Who Is Who. 14. These things are (leave) at home. 15. You needn’t (accept) the invitation. 16. I would like (pay) a high salary.