1. Read and translate the following sentences. Define the function of the Infinitive.

1. I began to understand his plan.

2. He was old enough to be her father.

3. He gave her permission to leave.

4. To visit her was all that I desired.

5. The job of a reporter is to expose and record.

6. We had gone into the middle of Hyde Park so as not to be overheard.

7. The least we can do is to try and understand their idea.

8. She claims to have read this diary.

9. For a moment she appeared to be hesitating.

10. I pretended not to be listening.

11. To take money from him would be like robbing a child.

12. He seemed to know all about it.

13. Not to go back was awful.

14. She is too young to marry.

2. Paraphrase these proverbs and sayings by using the infinitive in the position of a grammatical subject.

1. It is never too late to learn.

2. It is easy to be wise after the event.

3. It’s better to give than to take.

4. It takes two to make a quarrel.

5. It’s a lady’s privilege to change her mind.

6. It is easy to bear the misfortunes of others.

7. It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive.

8. It is easier to pull down than to build.

9. It’s never too late to mend.

10. It’s useless to flog a dead horse.

11. When guns speak it is too late to argue.

12. It’s too late to lock the stable when the horse has been stolen.

3. Match columns a and b to make sentences:

1. It’s not easy for old people 2. It’s quite easy for Dutch people 3. It’s not safe in some cities for women 4. It’s dangerous for inexperienced people 5. It’s not difficult for young children 6. It can be difficult in a big city

A. to make friends B. to climb stairs C. to climb mountains D. to learn languages E. to go out alone at night F. to learn English

4. Identify exactly who the speaker is talking about using the phrase for (someone). Add for (someone) to the following sentences and any other words to give a more specific meaning.

Model: It’s important to take advanced maths courses. - It’s important for science students to take advanced maths courses.

1. It isn’t easy to speak Spanish.

2. It’s important to learn English.

3. It’s unusual to be late.

4. It is essential to take care of your health.

5. It is dangerous to play with matches.

6. It’s difficult to give up smoking.

7. It’s quite easy to do this exercise.

8. It’s useful to go jogging.

9. It must be interesting to study at Belarusian State Economic University.

10. It is necessary to take your pills when you are ill.

5. Fill in “too” or “enough” with the adjectives from the list. Add an object where necessary.

small tall warm early busy strong difficult tired

1. The exercise is ….(do).

2. The shoes are…(wear).

3. We didn’t go to the beach last weekend because it wasn’t ……(swim).

4. She isn’t………(lift) the weight.

5. I’m ……..(do) the ironing now.

6. We weren’t…..(get) good seats for the concert.

7. She can’t make dinner tonight. She’s ….with office work.

8. He isn’t……….(be) in the basketball team.