1. put “to” before the infinitive where it is necessary. 1 . my son asked me … let him … go to the club. 2 . you must make him … practice an hour a day. 3 . she was made … repeat the song. 4 . he is not sure that it can … be done, but he is willing … try. 5 . let me … help you with your work. 6 . she asked me … read the letter carefully and … write an answer. 7 . you ought … take care of your health. 8 . i looked for the book everywhere but could not … find it. 9 . he was seen … leave the house. 10 . we had … put on our overcoats because it was cold. 11 . the man told me not … walk on the grass. 12 . have you heard him … play the piano? 13 . you had better … go there at once. 14 . i would rather not … tell them about it. 15 . we shall take a taxi so as not … miss the train. 2. make infinitives (add “to”) or gerunds (add “-ing”) of the verbs in brackets to make the following sentences grammatically correct. 1. when i’m tired, i enjoy television. it’s relaxing. (watch) 2. it was a nice day, so we decided for a walk. (go) 3. it’s a nice day. does anyone fancy for a walk? (go) 4. i’m not in a hurry. i don’t mind (wait) 5. they don’t have much money. they can’t afford out very often. (go) 6. i wish that dog would stop it’s driving me mad. (bark) 7. our neighbour threatened the police if we didn’t stop the noise. (call) 8. we were hungry, so i suggested dinner early. (have) 9. hurry up! i don’t want to risk the train. (miss) 10. i’m still looking for a job but i hope something soon. (find)
2 . You must make him practice an hour a day.
3 . She was made to repeat the song.
4 . He is not sure that it can be done, but he is willing to try.
5 . Let me help you with your work.
6 . She asked me to read the letter carefully and write an answer.
7 . You ought to take care of your health.
8 . I looked for the book everywhere but could not find it.
9 . He was seen to leave the house.
10 . We had to put on our overcoats because it was cold.
11 . The man told me not to walk on the grass.
12 . Have you heard him play the piano?
13 . You had better go there at once.
14 . I would rather not tell them about it.
15 . We shall take a taxi so as not to miss the train.
1. When I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing.
2. It was a nice day, so we decided to go for a walk.
3. It’s a nice day. Does anyone fancy going for a walk?
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind to wait.
5. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford going out very often.
6. I wish that dog would stop barking. It’s driving me mad.
7. Our neighbour threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise.
8. We were hungry, so I suggested having dinner early.
9. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the train.
10. I’m still looking for a job but I hope to find something soon.