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Verb patterns Part I

Infinitive + to

Exercise 1.1

Complete the sentences using one of these verbs.

be

celebrate

get

go out

join

look for

buy

find

go

help

live

talk

  1. I hope to find a good job soon.

  2. She decided … a health club.

  3. Mike refused … that evening because he was too tired.

  4. My grandparents are planning … to Hawaii next summer.

  5. Carol wants … a beautician when she finishes college.

  6. He offered … the kids from school on his way home.

  7. My parents promised … me a new mobile for my birthday.

  8. As I was in a hurry, I asked my mum … my car keys.

  9. My boss agreed … with my problem.

  10. Now I’d like … about the results of the latest survey.

  11. Colin usually invites his friends … Christmas at his place.

  12. “Never teach me … ”, my younger sister always says.

Exercise 1.2

Use the words to make sentences or questions.

  1. I/ glad/ meet you. I’m glad to meet you.

  2. It/ expensive/ buy a house.

  3. English/ easy/ speak?

  4. Jack/ surprised/ see me last night.

  5. German/ difficult/ learn.

  6. it/ safe/ drink this water?

  7. This question/ impossible/ answer.

  8. it/ possible/ visit him tomorrow?

  9. They/ glad/ get home yesterday evening.

  10. I/ pleased/ hear this news.

  11. you/ proud/ have such a well-trained dog?

  12. It/ too hot/ stay outdoors yesterday afternoon.

  13. My children/ happy/ have a pet at home.

Exercise 1.3

Match a line in A with a line in B and make sentences.

A

B

  1. I made a decision

I made a decision to lose weight.

  1. I have no idea where

  2. I need a new mobile, but I don’t have any money

  3. Can you tell me how

  4. Do I need a key

  5. She’s so sad. She needs somebody

  6. Is there anybody

  7. I’m so angry! I have nothing

  8. My partner has an interesting project

  9. English is the first language

buy it.

discuss.

get to the bank?

go on summer holiday.

help me?

learn if you want to be successful.

lose weight.

open the door?

talk to.

tell you.

Exercise 1.4

Read the questions and answers and express the same idea in one sentence, using to +infinitive. You need to change some words.

1. A: Why did you move to Paris?

B: Because I wanted to study French.

She moved to Paris to study French.

2. A: Why are they going to Turkey?

B: They want to visit their friends in Istanbul.

They … .

3. A: Why did you buy a new TV?

B: I want to present it to Sally for her wedding.

She … .

4. A: Why did you get up so early?

B: I don’t want to miss my train.

He … .

5. A: Why does she go to the hospital every weekend?

B: She looks after her granny who is ill.

She … .

6. A: Why did you buy a new dress?

B: I want to wear it at my birthday party.

She … .

7.A: Why are they saving money?

B: They want to buy a country house.

They … .

8. A: Why are you going out?

B: I need to do some shopping.

He … .

9. A: Why did he go to the railway station?

B: He promised to meet his parents.

He … .

10. A: Why are you phoning the theatre?

B: I want to change my ticket.

She … .

11. A: Why did you go downstairs?

B: I wanted to turn off the light in the living room.

He … .

Exercise 1.5

Put in to or for.

  1. Julie went to the shop to buy some mineral water.

  2. We went out … have a meal in a restaurant.

  3. Kevin is going to university … study foreign languages.

  4. My friend is going to Moscow … an interview tomorrow.

  5. I’m going to Moscow … see my friends.

  6. Have you got time … a cup of tea?

  7. I got up late and didn’t have time … have breakfast.

  8. My son got up late and didn’t have time … breakfast.

  9. We all need love … feel happy.

  10. The room is very small. There is space only … a sofa and a table.

Exercise 1.6

Complete the sentences using the words in brackets.

  1. Would you like me to go to the cinema with you? (I/go to the cinema with you)

  2. I wanted … . (he/tell me the way to the station)

  3. I’m not well. I’d like … . (you/call the doctor)

  4. Is John free? Mum wants … . (he/help her)

  5. The teacher expected … . (we/do the test well)

  6. Is that Sue on the phone? I didn’t want … . (she/phone before 8 o’clock)

  7. Do you have enough money or would you like … ? (I/lend you some)

  8. Do you feel all right or do you want … ? (Father/take you home)

  9. Are they already here? I expected … . (they/come much later)

  10. Val’s parents didn’t want … . (he/get married)

  11. Would you like … ? (I/make you some coffee)

  12. We didn’t expect … . (the weather/change so soon)

  13. Our neighbours wouldn’t like … . (we/know the truth)

  14. Is Kate coming home? I don’t want … . (she/stay outside in such cold weather)