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a) I want you to come on Sunday.
He promised to help us with the decorations.
He seems to be working hard.
He explained how to operate the machine.
I am pleased to meet you.
To tell you the truth, I don’t know how to react.
She is too young to stay out so late.
It’s too cold for him to go swimming.
It isn’t warm enough for him to go swimming.
He is clever enough not to worry about this situation.
It wasn’t clever of you not to believe him.
b) He should apologize for his words.
They saw her talk to the manager (- bare infinitive is used to express a complete action).
I can do it myself.
Could you open the door?
Let him go.
He made me laugh.
I had better see a doctor.
He helped me do it (also correct: He helped me to do it.)
c) I like travelling.
Reading is the best practice.
I suggested eating out together.
I finished watching a film.
He became rich by working.
He has difficulty in writing.
What’s the use of crying?
I look forward to getting a letter from you.
They saw her talking to the manager (- gerund is used to express an incomplete action).
Now study grammar references and get ready to do the exercises.
Practice – Grammar in use
Task 1: Complete the sentences with the infinitive or gerund form of the words in brackets.
1. I need (study) ________ tonight.
2. I enjoy (cook) _______.
3. Ellen started (talk) ________ about her problem.
4. Bud and Sally have decided (get) _______ married.
5. He suggested (eat) ________ around seven.
6. Are you planning (take) ________ a holiday this year?
7. I like (meet) ________ new people.
8. My roommate offered (help) ________ me with my English.
9. I’d just begun (watch) ________ a film on TV when the phone rang.
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10. I won’t be late. I promise (be) ________ on time.
11. Some children hate (go) _______ to school.
12. I want (stay) ________ home tonight.
13. You could (do) ________ me a favour.
14. Let it (stay) ________ as it is.
Task 2: Complete the sentences either with to go or going.
E.g.: I expect …
I expect to go out with Jane tonight.
1. I like…
2. I would like…
3. I enjoy…
4. I’d love…
5. I promise…
6. I can’t stand…
7. I refuse…
8. I’ve always wanted…
9. I can’t afford…
10. I don’t need…
11. I hate…
12. I can’t wait…
13. Would you mind …
14. Yesterday I forgot ….
Task 3: To-Infinitive? Bare Infinitive? Gerund?
Chain story: Make up a story using the words in the list in any order you like. Cross out the used words so that you won’t use them again.
E.g.: John likes travelling abroad. One day…
like, love, manage, mind, write, threaten, hope, must,
start, finish, hate, regret, avoid, arrange, afford,
look forward to, want, can’t stand, decide.
Task 4: Study the ways to agree / or disagree with somebody.
