Infinitives Exercises PDFSet 1: To-infinitive Basics: Verbs & Subject Position
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.She decided ___ a new car after her old one broke down.
a) buyingb) to buyc) buyd) bought
2.It is important ___ enough sleep every night.
a) gettingb) getc) to getd) got
3.He agreed ___ me with the project after work.
a) helpingb) helpedc) helpd) to help
4.They plan ___ to France next summer.
a) to travelb) travelingc) traveld) traveled
5.She refused ___ the door for the stranger.
a) openingb) to openc) opend) opened
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.to buy
2.to get
3.to help
4.to travel
5.to open
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."to buy"(b)
The verb 'decide' is always followed by a to-infinitive. 'She decided to buy' is correct. 'Decide + -ing' is not used.
2."to get"(c)
In the pattern 'It is + adjective + to-infinitive', the to-infinitive is used. 'It is important to get' is correct.
3."to help"(d)
The verb 'agree' is always followed by a to-infinitive. 'He agreed to help' is correct. 'Agree + -ing' is not used.
4."to travel"(a)
The verb 'plan' is followed by a to-infinitive. 'They plan to travel' is correct.
5."to open"(b)
The verb 'refuse' is always followed by a to-infinitive. 'She refused to open' is correct. 'Refuse + -ing' is not used.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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