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Oxford English Grammar Course

Basic TEST 9 infnitives and -ing forms Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE

1 Infnitives with and without to. Circle the correct answer.

I want go / to go home.

He cant drive / to drive.
1 Do you like / to like Chinese food?
2 They dont play / to play tennis.
3 Would you like come / like to come to the cinema with us?
4 He should drive / to drive more carefully.
5 We must remember / remember to / to remember to buy some milk.
6 We hope not be / not to be / to not be late for the flm tonight.
7 Were sorry not see / not to see / to not see your parents here today.
8 You must not lose / not to lose / to not lose these keys.
2 Verb + object + infnitive. These sentences are all wrong. Correct the mistakes.

I want you listen to me.
you to listen
1 John helped to fnish me my homework.
2 Wed like that you have dinner with us tonight.
3 Our boss wants we to work late this evening.
4 I need you explain how to use this computer.
5 She expects to drive her to the station, but Im busy.
6 I need that you help me with these bags.
7 The fight attendant told us to not use mobile phones on the plane.
8 I dont expect you phone me every day.
9 I asked you stop, but you didnt listen.
10 Their parents didnt want them to had a party in the house.
3 Infnitives. Six of the sentences have mistakes. Rewrite them correctly and mark the other two Correct.
1 Is difcult to tell the truth all the time.

2 Its not necessary bring a present to the party.

3 I switched on the TV to watch the news.

4 It was to see Jane and Carlos nice last week.

5 To remember peoples birthdays its important.

6 I was wrong to argue with you.

7 I went to town for buy some new clothes.

8 It isnt wrong to ask somebody help you.

Oxford English Grammar Course

Basic
TEST 9 infnitives and -ing forms

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Basic TEST 9 infnitives and -ing forms Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE
4 Verb + infnitive or + -ing? Which sentence(s) is/are correct? Circle A, B or both.

A I enjoy to listen to music. B I enjoy listening to music.
1 A We like to go on holiday in August. B We like going on holiday in August.
2 A I hate to wash with very cold water B I hate washing with very cold water
3 A He gave up to smoke last year. B He gave up smoking last year.
4 A He suggested to go to the cinema. B He suggested going to the cinema.
5 A Tim began to learn the guitar last year. B Tim began learning the guitar last year.
6 A I expected to get an email from her. B I expected getting an email from her.
7 A It was late but they kept to talk about sport. B It was late but they kept talking about sport.
8 A I cant help to think Ive forgotten something. B I cant help thinking Ive forgotten something.
9 A I prefer to cycle to work - the train is too crowded. B I prefer cycling to work - the train is too crowded.
5 Mixed structures. Correct the mistakes or write Correct.

I want asking you something.
to ask

Can I ask you a question?
Correct
1 I bought a dictionary for help me with my homework.
2 I forgot to give you my email address.
3 The teacher told us to be quiet but we continued talking.
4 Id like that you stop fghting with your brother.
5 Wed like go to the museum on Sunday.
6 We need bringing some food to the party.
7 I dont want you talk to me like that.
8 I was very surprised to see a mouse in the kitchen.
9 You can lose weight by taking more exercise.
10 He never tells the truth you were right to believe not him.
11 Theres nothing to watch on TV tonight. Im going out.
12 I stopped to play football when I left school.
13 Looking after small children are very tiring.
14 Please dont keep crying like that.
15 Were looking forward to see you next week.
16 Have you thought about buying a new car?
17 Its silly to go out without a coat.
18 You wont pass your driving test without practising.
19 I dont mind to wait for you if you arent ready yet.
20 I love to go swimming every day when Im on holiday.
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