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A) Complete with the infinitive with or without to1. It is advisable not ___ swim in this river. 2. He went to Germany ___ attend a German course. 3.Id rather ___ do it by myself, if you dont mind. 4. Could you ___ speak more slowly? 5. ___ fish isprohibited in this lake. 6. Youd better ___ take a couple of aspirins. 7. That was the easiest thing___ do. 8. Was it difficult for you ___ understand his handwriting? 9. Would you like something___eat? 10. They might ___ be late. 11. Im sorry ___ hear that you wont be coming. 12. We willbe pleased ___ put you up. 13. They expect the game ___ finish late. 14. We saw him ___ crossthe road. 15. He was the last ___ arrive. 16. They should ___ be at work. 17. We couldnt doanything but ___ accept his advice. 18. Im running ___ catch the bus. 19. He was the only one___ think so. 20. Could you ___ help me ___ carry this suitcase to my room, please? 21. Why not___ let them ___ do what they like? 22. It will be impossible for them ___ arrive before midnight.23. Mum wants us _____ go home immediately. 24. Why dont you let me ___ go out tonight,mum? 25. I heard him ___ say that. 26. He offered ___ help us. 27. They agreed ___ postponethe meeting. 28. I was glad ___ see him. 29. I managed ___ repair the television. 30. We havedecided ___ join a gym. 31. I hope ___see you again. 32. He promised not ___ be late again. 33.His sad story made me ___ cry. 34. ___ tell you the truth, Im rather disappointed. 35. Can you ___dance? 36. Let me ___ help you. 37. We werent allowed ___ leave the room. 38. We had ___

wait for a long time. 39. It was very kind of them ___ put us up. 40. I noticed the two men ___jump over the fence. 41. She can ___ do everything but ___ iron. 42. They decided ___ sell theirhouse and ___ move to Italy. 43. I got my father ___ lend me his car.

B) Complete with ing form or the infinitive with or without to1. This book tells you how (win) at games without (cheat).2. He made me (repeat) his instructions (make ) sure that I understood what I had (do) after he hadgone.3. You still have a lot (do) and (learn).4. Would you like (come) with me?5. He never thinks of (get) out of your way, he expects you (walk) around him.6. You dont need (ask) the permission every time you want (leave) the room

7. Its pleasant (sit) by the fire at night and (hear) the wind (howl) outside.8. Why did you go all around the field instead of (walk) across it?9. He is very fond of (do) puzzles.10. I wanted (go) to a concert but Peter wasnt interested in (go).11. He didnt feel like (spend) the afternoon (do) his homework. He was too tired (study)

C) Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning. Use an infinitive construction.1. Its important that he should understand this.Its important2. He was the first man who arrived.He was the first man3. There was no place where we could sit.

There was no place4. You mustnt stay out too long.I dont want5. They havent delivered the parcel yet.Were still waiting6. Can anybody repair the gate?I need7. My parents dont want me to go on holiday with my friends.My parents dont allow8. A taxi will collect you.We have arranged9. I hope he will phone me soon.I cant wait10. We didnt reserve a table, which was very stupid of us.It was very stupid

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11. Your passport will be ready in two weeks.It will take two weeks12. Shall I clean the kitchen?Do you want13. Shall I repeat?Would you prefer14. They forbid the children to play in the yard.They dont permit15. That case was too heavy. He couldnt carry it.That case was too16. The tower collapsed because of the earthquake.The earthquake17. He phoned me immediately, which was very kind of him.It was very kind18. The room wasnt large enough. Not all people could get in.The room wasnt large enough19. We cant come.

Its impossible20. I hope you will come and see us soon.I cant wait21. The text was so difficult that I couldnt translate it.The text was too difficult22. We couldnt understand him.It was impossible for23. He couldnt leave the countryThey didnt permit