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
to pass
2 It’s not difficult the first exam.
not to tell
3 Promise anyone about this. It’s a secret.
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
to print
go to the airport.
to turn off
7 Don’t forget the computer when you leave.
to go
8 Does he know where when he arrives?
to be
9 She shouldn’t pretend happy if she isn’t.
to swin
10 Is it safe in this river?
not to worry
11 Try about your test. You’ll pass easily.
to learn
12 What’s the best way a new language?
to lock
13 Did you remember the door?
to see
14 It was really nice you again.
to get
15 I can’t think of what her for her birthday.
16 He tried to tell her that he was leaving her, but she to cry
started .
17 It’s really important a good impression on your
to make
first day in a new job.
to say
18 He called her that he was sorry.
to ask
19 I don’t know who for advice.
not to know
20 Don’t worry. It’s very normal all the answers.
activation
b Cover the infinitives column. Read the sentences aloud with the missing infinitives.
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