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7A GRAMMAR uses of the infinitive

a Complete each sentence with to + a verb from the list. Write your answers in the
infinitives column.

ask be build cry get go learn lock make not know not tell
pass print say see start swim turn off use not worry

infinitives

1 Are you ready work now? to start

2 It’s not difficult the first exam. To pass

3 Promise anyone about this. It’s a secret. Not to tell
4 They’re planning a supermarket there. To build
5 Can you show me how the new coffee machine? To use
6 You need your boarding pass before you
go to the airport. To print
7 Don’t forget the computer when you leave. To turn off
8 Does he know where when he arrives? To go
9 She shouldn’t pretend happy if she isn’t. to be
10 Is it safe in this river? To swim
11 Try about your test. You’ll pass easily. Not to worry
12 What’s the best way a new language? To learn
13 Did you remember the door? To lock
14 It was really nice you again. To see
15 I can’t think of what her for her birthday. To get
16 He tried to tell her that he was leaving her, but she
started . to cry
17 It’s really important a good impression on your
first day in a new job. To make
18 He called her that he was sorry. To say
19 I don’t know who for advice. To ask
20 Don’t worry. It’s very normal all the answers. Not to know

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b Cover the infinitives column. Read the sentences aloud with the missing infinitives.

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7B GRAMMAR infinitive or verb + -ing?
Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses with the infinitive or a verb + -ing.

1 I can’t promise to be (be) on time.

2 Swimming (swim) is better exercise than running.

3 Would you like to come (come) to my party?

4 Do you mind not talking (not talk) so loudly?

5 It was very interesting to see (see) my old school again.

6 He works on weekends to earn (earn) more money.

7 On Sundays she likes relaxing and not doing (relax, not do) anything.

8 We were unhappy with the service, so the restaurant offered to give (give)
us a free dinner.

9 Is it difficult to learn (learn) Japanese?

10 He’s very competitive. He thinks winning (win) is the most important thing.

11 She tried not to hit (not hit) the man, but she was driving too fast.

12 They spent all night drinking coffee and talking (drink, talk).

13 Do you need to go (go) to the bathroom?

14 They drove without stopping (stop) for 6 hours.

15 We’re thinking of going (go) to Mexico for our vacation next year.

16 I’m very happy to be (be) here again.

17 I decided to go (go) camping because I didn’t have much money.

18 Eating (eat) candy and junk food will make you fat.

19 He pretended not to understand (not understand) the police officer.

20 Are you good at remembering (remember) people’s names?

Score:
20

16–20 Excellent. You can use the infinitive and verb + -ing very well.
11–15 Very good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book page 138) and look
at the exercise again.
1–10 This is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book page 138).
Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do the exercise again at home.

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 7C GRAMMAR have to, don’t have to, must, must not, can’t
a Complete the sentences with have to / don’t have to / must / must not + a verb from the list.

be come drive pay (x2) play put take touch turn off wear (x2)

1 You must turn off your phone.

2 Children don´t have to pay .

3 You must wear a jacket.

4 You must not touch the door.

5 You don´t have to pay anything now.

6 You must not take photos.

7 You must be over 18 to see this movie.

8 You must not play basketball here at night.

9 You must not put your feet on the seats.

10 You don´t have to come to class on Fridays.

11 You have to drive in one direction.

12 You must wear athletic shoes here.

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bTest your memory. Cover the sentences. Look at the signs and remember the sentences.

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