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6. Rewrite each sentence according to the model. Use the suggested verbs in the right forms.

Model: Two suspects have been arrested.(think) – Two suspects are thought to have been arrested.

1. The plan crashed into the sea near a small island. (believe)

2. The minister is considering changing the laws on smoking in public. (say)

3. Yesterday the situation improved. (report)

4. Whales have been seen in the area for the first time. (say)

5. The fire broke out at 3 a.m. (suppose)

6. Last year the company recorded rising profits. (report)

7. The number of unemployed has fallen by 10%. (think)

7. Complete each sentence using a verb from the list.

decide to hope to learn how to manage to prefer to

1. In developed countries students … continue into higher education.

2. They know that if they…. get a university degree, they will stand more chance of getting a good job.

3. Those who… live school at the age of 16 usually have opportunities to continue education in a college.

4. This is the kind of college where you can…become a chef or a tourist guide, and concentrate on a practical side of a job.

5. And for those who… go straight into employment at this age, there is always the chance of training on the job, or going back to full-time education at a later date.

8. Complete the following sentences. Define the function of the Infinitive.

1. Our plan was…

2. The problem won’t be difficult…

3. I’ve never seen her…

4. To act like this meant…

5. He was always the first…

6. Have you ever heard…?

7. The main problem…

8. The teacher told them…

9. This is the information…

10. I read the story the second time (so as)…

11. You see I have no time…

12. Our only chance to see him…

13. Write down this rule (so as)…

14. To ask him a straight question means…

15. He had to work hard (in order)…

16. What I have come for is…

17. My advice to her was…

18. My only wish is…

19. What she wants now is…

20. The house was charming…

9. Paraphrase the following so as to use the infinitive. Sometimes you will need the for-to-infinitive construction.

1. There was nothing that might keep him at home that night, and he gladly accepted the invitation.

2. The storm was so strong that I couldn’t go out.

3. This is a mineral that can be found only in this part of the country.

4. Sandy stood at the kitchen door waiting till Miss Brodie came for walk by sea.

5. It was unlikely that she would accept their invitation.

6. She was so excited that she couldn’t utter a word.

7. It’s time you should go, Tom.

8. It’s reported that the delegation of English teachers has left London.

9. Here’s the list of medicines which are not to be sold without a prescription.

10. It’s believed that John has arrived in London.

11. She had no one in whom she could confide.

12. She then sat down in Mrs Antoney’s chair and waited the kettle boiled.

13. It happened that Mary was at home at this time.

14. It’s said that he is the best student in our group.

15. They decided that it was a nice little town where they could live quietly for a while.

16. He is not a man you can easily frighten.

17. Janet sat and waited till he came up to us in order to ask the way again.

18. It seemed that she sensed the purpose of this question.

19. Let us wait till they settle the matter.

20. There’s nothing we might discuss now. Everything is settled.

21. He was the first man who guessed what George was driving at.

22. No doubt it was the best time when he could find them at home.

23. The text is so short that it can be translated in an hour.