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Lesson 7: The infinitive form

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Lesson 7: Verb + infinitive form (1)

1. Calliope ________hear me.

2. We learned from the police ________.

3. Bob ________ to university next year.

4. Would you like ________ to the theatre?

5. Harry ________ stay in his flat this summer.

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Lesson 7: Verb + infinitive form (2)

1. She advised ________ (I / to ask) for a refund.

2. He was feeling faint and asked ________ (I / to fetch) him a glass of water with some sugar in it.

3. Our father warned ________ (we / not to walk) home alone.

4. "I won't allow ________ (they / to borrow) my CD player again!"- Mark said.

5. Who taught ________ (you / to embroider) so beautifully?

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Lesson 7: Verb + infinitive form (3)

1. Sandro invited ________ (I / to stay) with him while my parents were out of town.

2. Who told ________ (they / to use) my computer? I need it as soon as possible!

3. A porter helped ________ (we / to carry) our bags to our room.

4. Monica agrees ________ (I / meet) after school.

5. I don't expect ________ (she / to be) on time.

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Lesson 7: Grammar review: the infinitive form

Decide whether the following statements are true (V) or false (F).

A: 1. The infinitive is a verb form that acts as other parts of speech in a sentence.

B: 2. The infinitive is formed with "to + -ing form" of the verb.

C: 3. Infinitives may function as subjects or objects in a sentence.

D: 4. Infinitives are sometimes referred to as verb complements.

E: 5. If the verb "to like" is in the positive, a gerund refers to an action that we do but don't enjoy doing, while a "to-infinitive" means that we do something, because we think it is right.

F: 6. There is no difference in meaning between a "to-infinitive" and a bare infinitive (without to).

G: 7. The simple infinitive refers to the same time as that of the preceding verb.

H: 8. The continuous infinitive refers to the same time as that of the preceding verb and expresses an action in progress or happening over a period of time.

I: 9. The perfect infinitive refers to a time before that of the preceding verb.

J: 10. The perfect continuous infinitive refers to the same time of the preceding verb, and expresses an action in progress or happening over a period of time.

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Lesson 7: Infinitive constructions (1)

1.
A. Mrs. Linwood asked: "How do we get to the castle?"
B. Mrs. Linwood asked me how ________ (to get) to the castle.

2.
A. A man asked: "Where can I catch the bus?"
B. One man did not know where ________ (to catch) the bus.

3.
A. An old lady asked: "Why should I go to the zoo by bus?"
B. An old lady did not understand why ________ (to go) to the zoo by bus.

4.
A. Some teenagers asked: "Shall we buy a map?"
B. Some teenagers wanted to know whether ________ (to buy) a map.

5.
A. Two teenage boys asked: "Where can we go shopping?"
B. Two teenage boys asked where ________ (to go) shopping.

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Lesson 7: Infinitive constructions (2)

1.
A. A family asked: "Which film could we watch?"
B. A family wanted to go to the cinema but they did not know which film ________ (to watch).

2.
A. A couple asked: "Where can we buy tickets for the opera?"
B. A couple wanted to know where ________ (to buy) tickets for the opera.

3.
A. A young woman asked: "When can I go on a sight-seeing tour?"
B. A young woman asked when ________ (to go) on a sight-seeing tour.

4.
A. A businessman asked: "What bar can I go to?"
B. A businessman did not know what bar ________ (to go) to.

5.
A. A drunk asked: "How do I get home?"
B. A drunk could not remember how ________ (to get) home.

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Lesson 7: Infinitive constructions (3)

1. On our first day in London, our guide told us what ________ in London.
2. She showed us where ________ the nearest bus or underground.
3. We also learned how ________ tickets for the London underground.
4. On our second day, we did not know whether ________ on a sight-seeing tour.
5. Don't worry Susan, I'll promise ________ back just in time for the concert!

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Lesson 7: Verb + object + "to-infinitive"

1. My boss told ________ (I / to write down) the reports before Wednesday.
2. Tommy wanted ________ (Sarah / to help) him prepare his presentation.
3. I warned ________ (she / not to drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.
4. Rose didn't feel too good but we persuaded ________ (she / to come) to the party.
5. Please tell ________ (Giordana / not to smoke) here: it's not allowed.

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Lesson 7: Verbs followed by the infinitive form and prepositions (1)

With or without the preposition "to" ? Choose the correct form.

A: 1. I can ___ speak French very well.

B: 2. You have ___ do your homework.

C: 3. You must ___ stay at home tonight.

D: 4. I will ___ help you.

E: 5. Unfortunately, she cannot ___ see us.

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Lesson 7: Verbs followed by the infinitive form and prepositions (2)

With or without the preposition "to" ? Choose the correct form.

A: 1. My little brother is learning ___ speak.

B: 2. They want ___ go to the cinema.

C: 3. You should ___ ask your parents.

D: 4. I'd like ___ have a dog.

E: 5. May we ___ come in?

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