L. 7
Matching
INSTRUCTIONS: Match the underlined infinitive with the correct explanation.
a. Infinitives are used after certain verbs.
b. An object can be added before an infinitive.
c. An infinitive can follow certain adjectives.
d. An infinitive can be used to show purpose.
e. An infinitive can be used after expressions with too and enough.
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We are visiting Denver in order to attend our daughter's wedding.
We asked a friend to drive us to the airport.
We plan to leave tomorrow morning.
My wife asked me to pack a suit.
I'm happy to get away for a few days.
We will arrive early enough to have lunch with our daughter.
INSTRUCTIONS: Match the underlined gerund with the correct explanation.
a. This gerund is the subject of a sentence.
b. This gerund is the object of a sentence.
c. This gerund is the object of a preposition.
____ 7. Hank prepares for tests by studying his class notes.
____ 8. I don't like waiting for the bus.
____ 9. On weekends, Gail gets up early instead of sleeping late.
____ 10. We enjoy swimming in the ocean.
____ 11. Wishing things were different doesn't change the situation.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.
a. for
b. to
c. about
d. from
e. in
f. of
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We are interested __________ learning more vocabulary.
The rain stopped them __________ riding their bicycles.
Are you upset __________ failing the exam?
We're not used __________ getting up so early.
Do you have a reason __________ being late to class every day?
What is the purpose __________ writing each word ten times?
INSTRUCTIONS: Match the underlined gerund or infinitive with the correct explanation.
a. This means to quit or discontinue an activity forever.
b. This means to quit one activity in order to start another one.
c. This means to recall something that happened earlier.
d. This means to recall something and then do it.
e. This means to experiment with something new.
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This means to make an effort or an attempt to do something.
Please remember to call Aunt Isabel on her birthday.
When did you stop smoking?
I tried to call you but you didn't answer.
Do you remember going to bed at 7:00 when you were a child?
On the way home from work, he stopped to buy milk.
Have you ever tried standing on one foot for 15 minutes?
INSTRUCTIONS: Match the underlined words with the correct explanation.
a. This shows that a person sensed something from beginning to end.
b. This shows that a person sensed something while it was in progress.
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I watched Pedro score the winning point.
They saw the car speeding down the hill.
I heard the door close.
I saw Mary leave the room quietly.
She saw the cat sleeping on the top of the refrigerator.
Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each sentence with the verb or verbs in parentheses. Use only one to if two
infinitives are used in the sentence.
Ex:
I intend (leave, catch) to leave work at 6:00 and catch a 7:00 train.
29. We intend (stay, eat) ____________________ in an inexpensive motel and ____________________ our
meals at different restaurants.
INSTRUCTIONS: Unscramble the words in parentheses and complete the sentence.
Ex:
(told / to return / us)
30. (me / her / begged / to tell)
They
told us to return
later.
She ____________________ my secret.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. Use an
infinitive or a base form.
Ex:
They wouldn't let us
go
(go).
31. We convinced them ____________________ (give) give us a break.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentence. Use in order to plus a verb from the box. Use each word only
once.
become
Ex:
cool off
find
I skipped lunch in order to go running.
meet
save
get
go
32. ____________________ a teacher, Rachel went to college.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each sentence with an infinitive. Use a verb from the box. Use each word only
once.
do
Ex:
study
see
sleep
build
fly
pay
I borrowed money to pay for my ticket.
33. It takes about five hours ____________________ from New York City to Los Angeles.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentence. Use too, too much, or too many + the word in parentheses.
Ex:
I am too worried (worried) to enjoy the party.
34. There is ____________________ (noise) at night. I can't sleep.
35. Carlos is ____________________ (tired) to do his homework tonight.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentence with the correct preposition from the box.
from
Ex:
in
I was accused
to
of
on
about
for
of
taking the money.
36. I don't believe ____________________ giving children too much freedom.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentence. Use a verb followed by a gerund. Use the verbs in parentheses.
Ex:
Can you imagine driving (imagine, drive) without your glasses on?
37. He ____________________ (admit, want) to quit his job.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentence with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.
Ex:
Do you remember seeing (see) that movie with us last year?
38. Try ____________________ (remember) to bring your dictionary to class every day.
39. Always remember ____________________ (bring) your notebook, too.
40. We stopped ____________________ (get) gas on the way to work today.