Non-finite forms of the verb
Exercise 1. Insert to where necessary before the infinitives in brackets.
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Exercise 2. Work in pairs. Practice the following sentences as in the model.
Model A: He wanted to go but I said “No”.
But why (on earth) didn’t you let him go?
Model B: He kicks his brother.
But why is he allowed to kick his brother?
1. He shouts at his sisters. 2. She talks with her mouth full. 3. He wanted to take a shortcut but I said “No”. 4. He wanted to give the evidence but I said “No”. 5. He wanted to bring his passport but I said “No”. 6. She steals from her mother’s purse. 7. They watch TV all Saturday. 8. The boy fights with the neighbour’s children. 9. He wanted to decide for himself but I said “No”. 10. She wanted to drive home but I said “No”. 11. They wanted to tell you about it but I said “No”. 12. The children disobey their teacher. 13. Her brother uses awful language. 14. She puts her elbows on the table. 15. She wanted to join the club but I said “No”.
Exercise 3. Work in pairs. Practice the following sentences as in the model.
Model A: He told Ann, I hope.
Yes, I made him tell her.
Model B: She put on her gloves, I hope. It’s freezing outside.
Yes, I made her put them on. (Notice the word order).
1. He took his medicine, I hope. 2. She cleaned her shoes, I hope. 3. He switched off the central heating, I hope. 4. He put away his tools, I hope. 5. She rang her parents, I hope. 6. They took down the notice, I hope. 7. He hung up his coat, I hope. 8. They paid the bill, I hope. 9. She finished reading the book, I hope. 10. He looked up the time of the train, I hope. 11. He changed his socks, I hope. 12. They paid back the money, I hope. 13. He rolled up the carpet, I hope. 14. She explained everything, I hope. 15. The child made his bed, I hope. 16. The secretary locked up the papers, I hope. 17. The old lady reported the accident, I hope. 18. The customer filled up the form, I hope. 19. My husband moved his car, I hope. 20. He threw away his old boots, I hope.
Exercise 4. Work in pairs. Practice the following sentences as in the model.
Model A: I suppose you did a lot of cycling.
Well, I meant to do but the weather wasn’t suitable.
Model B: I suppose they arrived in time.
They were expected to arrive but the flight had been delayed.
1. I suppose you swam before breakfast. 2. I suppose you painted the landscape. 3. I suppose they planted the trees. 4. I suppose he congratulated Margaret. 5. I suppose they apologized to James. 6. I suppose you walked a lot. 7. I suppose he showed Susan the way. 8. I suppose the grandmother told the children a story. 9. I suppose he kissed Hilda. 10. I suppose you looked for her house. 11. I suppose you spent all day in the open air. 12. I suppose she waited for Peter. 13. I suppose my wife made Bill some coffee. 14. I suppose they put George up for the night. 15. I suppose my father rang Andrew. 16. I suppose you dug ditches. 17. I suppose you slept in tents. 18. I suppose you cooked in the open. 19. I suppose my mother sent James a present. 20. I suppose she said “Hello”.
Exercise 5. Work in pairs. Practice the following sentences as in the model.
Model A: He is afraid of someone.
He seems to be afraid of everyone.
Model B: He doesn’t usually watch television.
Well, he seems to be watching it right now.
Model C: Was he rich?
Yes, he seems to have been very rich.
Yes, he appears to have been very rich.
Well, he is said to have been very rich.
I think yes, he is supposed to have been very rich.
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B. 1. She doesn’t usually talk to her mother-in-law in such a way. 2. He doesn’t usually shout at his neighbour’s dog. 3. He doesn’t usually quarrel with his girl-friend. 4. He doesn’t usually carry his wife’s parcel. 5. She doesn’t usually pay cash. 6. He doesn’t usually let his wife drive. 7. They don’t usually shake their fists at us. 8. He doesn’t usually do the shopping. 9. He doesn’t usually wear a suit. 10. They don’t usually leave the car at home.
C. 1. Did he live here? 2. Did he have children? 3. Did he drink? 4. Did he marry any woman? 5. Did he fight duels? 6. Did they win gold medals in the Olympics? 7. Did they keep race horses? 8. Did he lose money gambling? 9. Did she own large estates? 10. Did they employ a large staff?
Exercise 6. Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using too/enough with infinitive.
1. The coffee isn’t strong. It won’t keep us awake. 2. The ladder wasn’t very long. It didn’t reach the window. 3. You are quite thin. You could slip between the bars. 4. He hadn’t much money. He couldn’t live on it. 5. You are very young. You can’t have a front-door key. 6. It is very cold. We can’t bathe. 7. He is strong. He can carry it. 8. Our new car is very wide. It won’t get through those gates. 9. The floor was slippery. We couldn’t dance on it. 10. I am rather old. I can’t wear that kind of hat. 11. He is very ill. He can’t eat anything. 12. The bull isn’t big. He can’t harm you. 13. She was shocked. She couldn’t move. 14. He is furious. He can’t speak. 15. The fire isn’t very hot. It won’t boil a kettle. 16. He is very impatient. He never listens to anyone. 17. It was very hot. You could fry an egg on the pavement. 18. You aren’t very old. You can’t understand these things. 19. I was very tired. I couldn’t walk any further. 20. The cucumbers were very bitter. We couldn’t eat them.
Exercise 7. Work in pairs. Practice the following sentences as in the model.
Model: I saw smoke coming under the door. (horrified)
I was horrified to see smoke coming under the door.
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