Ex 1 Complete the following sentences using “ bare infinitive” or “ to infinitive” A BARE INFINITIVE 1 MODAL VERBS + BARE INFINITIVE Will/ would Can/ could May/ might Shall Should Had better Must Ough[.]
1 MODAL VERBS + BARE INFINITIVE A BARE INFINITIVE Will/ would Ought to Examples Can/ could May/ might Shall Should Had better Must Needn’t I can swim I think you should stay out of crowd WOULD RATHER + BARE INFINITIVE Example I would rather work than starve CAUSATIVE VERBS + OBJECT + BARE INFINITIVE a make / let + object + bare infinitive Examples She didn’t let me go out The teacher is having the students the exercise My mother made me wash my hand before dinner Notes : passive form : be made to infinitive : I was made to wash my hand before dinner b have + object – person + bare infinitive + object – things : I have the mechanic repair my bike have + object – things + past participle I have my bicycle repaired y VERBS OF PERCEPTION ( SEE/ NOTICE/ HEAR/ FEEL/ HEAR) - see/ feel/ notice/ hear/ watch + object + bare infinitive ( bare infinitive mơ tả tồn hành động ) - see/ feel/ notice/ hear/ watch + object + present participle ( present participle mơ tả tồn phần hành độnn ) Examples I saw him leave the house I saw him leaving the house B TO INFINITIVE VERBS + TO INFINITIVE Agree Attempt Claim Decide Demand Desire Expect Fail Forget Hesitate Hope Intend Learn Need Offer Plan Prepare Pretend Refuse Seem Strive Tend Want Wish Promise Arrange Determine Manage Plan Proceed Be about Be able/ afford Do one’s best Take the trouble Set out Turn out Make up one’s mind Make an effort Threaten Seem Volunteer Vow Examples John expects to begin studying law next semester Mary learned to swim when she was very young VERB + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE Allow Instruct Prepare Encourage Get Examples: Ask Invite Beg Order Remind Recommend Entitle Forbid Cause Joe ask Mary to call him when she woke up We ordered him to appear in court * NOTES : allow / permit / advise/ recommend/ encourage + object + to infinitive Ex: She doesn’t allow me to smoke in her room ADJECTIVES + TO INFINITIVE Anxious Easy Ready Examples Boring Dangerous Good Strange Able Usual Mohammad is eager to see his family It is dangerous to drive in this weather We are ready to leave now VERBS + WH – WORD + TO INFINITIVE Discover Learn Want to know Examples Convince Permit Urge Enable Expect Persuade Want Warn allow/ permit/ recommend/ encourage/ advise + gerund Ex: She doesn’t allow smoking in her room Hard Pleased Common Decide Find out Ask Forget Remember Show + object Think Understand Wonder He discovered how to open the safe I showed her which button to press PHRASE OF PURPOSE : Ex: He tried to study hard in order to / so as to/ to pass every exam NOUN + TO INFINITIVE ( replace a relative clause) Ex: I have many things which I must do/ to She is always the last to go/ who goes Eager Prepared Difficult Know See = understand * NOTES : Examples FOR + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE It’s difficult to this exercise This exercise is difficult for me to Ex 1: Complete the following sentences using “ bare infinitive” or “ to infinitive” He made me (do) it all over again She can (sing) quite well He will be able (swim) very soon I used (live) in a caravan You ought (go) today It may (rain) tomorrow I want (see) the house where our president was born He made her (repeat) the message May I (use) your phone? 10 He should (know) how (use) the film projector, but if he doesn't had better (show) him 11 If you want (get) there before dark you should (start) at once 12 I couldn't (remember) his address 13 You'll be able (do) it yourself when you are older 14 Would you like (go) now or shall we (wait) till the end? 15 They won't let us (leave) the Customs shed till our luggage has been examined 16 I used (smoke) forty cigarettes a day 17 Will you help me (move) the bookcase? 18 He wouldn't let my baby (play) with his gold watch 19 They refused (accept) the bribe 20 Please let me (know) your decision as soon as possible 21 He made us (wait) for hours 22 Could you (tell) me the time, please? 23 We must (send) him a telegram 24 I let him (go) early as he wanted (meet) his wife 25 Where would you like (have) lunch? 26 You can (leave) your dog with us if you don't (want) (take) him with you 27 I'd like him (go) to a university but I can't (make) him (go) 28 We could (go) to a concert, unless you'd prefer (visit) a museum 29 You seem (know) this area very well ~Yes, I used (live) here 30 The kidnappers told the parents (not inform) the police 31 You can (take) a horse to water but you can't (make) him (drink) 32 I'm sorry (disappoint) you but I can't (let) you (have) any more money till the end of the month 33 It is easy (be) wise after the event 34 Do you (wish) (make) a complaint? 35 If you can't (remember) his number you'd better (look) it up 36 Visitors are asked (not feed) the animals 37 Could I (see) Mr Pitt, please?- I'm afraid Mr Pitt isn't in Would you like (speak) to his secretary' 38 He should (know) how (use) the film projector, but if he doesn't had better (show) him 39 He was made (sign) a paper admitting his guilt 40 I felt the house (shake) with the explosion, 41 Would you like (come) in my car? ~ No, thanks I'd rather (walk) 42 It is better (put) your money in a bank than (keep) t under your bed in an old stocking 43 The bank robbers made the cashier (show) them how (open) the safe 44 If you knew he was wrong, why didn't you (say) something? 45 It's better (be) sure than sorry 46 I saw the driver (open) his window and (throw) a box into the bushes 47 That is far too heavy for one person (carry) ; let me (help) you 48 I saw the plane (crash) into the hill and (burst) into flames 49 There is nothing (do) but (wait) till somebody comes (let) us out 50 He heard a cock (crow) in a neighbouring village 51 You may as well (tell) us the truth It will (be) easy (check) your story 52 The American said he had seen nine presidents (come) and (go) ~ He must (be) a very old man 53 Would you rather (be) more stupid than you look or (look) more stupid than you are? 54 I have a lot of homework ( do) tonight, so I cannot go out with you 55 it is really interesting ( read) these books 56 He felt lonely, he had no friends ( play) with 57 He doesn’t have enough money ( buy) a new house 58 His explanations were difficult ( understand) 59 I felt something (bite) my finger 60 I will let you ( borrow) my car as long as you promise ( be) careful 61 They decided ( not/ go) to the park as it was raining hard 62 The sea wasn’t warm enough for us (go) swimming 63 I was too tired ( do) any more work 64 As she drove past his house she noticed him ( run) away from home 65 I want you ( tell) me the whole truth 66 We had nothing ( do) except looking at the cinema posters Ex 2: Rewrite each sentence as directed ( using the structures with To Infinitive and Bare Infinitive above) The mechanic serviced my car last week I had the mechanic I felt nervous when I traveled by air Travelling by air made He could not afford to buy the car The car was too expensive I advised you to put your money in the bank You had better There is no need for you to talk so loudly You don’t have “You must ask me for permission before leaving” the teacher said to Tom The teacher made Tom The house shook violently and all of us felt that All of us felt the house We can’t possibly work in this noise It’s impossible Mr Puncher doesn’t allow his children to go out in the evening Mr Puncher doesn’t let 10 Contacting her at work in usually quite easy It’s quite easy 11 “Mr John left the house very early this morning”, Tom said Tom said that he saw 12 Jimmy got into his car and drove away I saw this I saw Jimmy 13 Can you sign the papers please? They are ready The papers are 14 Harry’s parents didn’t allow him to smoke and drink Harry’s parents didn’t let 15 I think that you should make a decision soon I want 16 They talked in the next room I heard 17 The customs officer told him to open his briefcase The custom officer made 18 The animal moved towards me, I felt it I felt 19 You can use my car if you want to I will let 20 My father said I could use his car My father allowed 21 I was surprised that it rained It didn’t expect 22 He looks older when he wears glasses Wearing glasses made 23 My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police My lawyer advised 24 If you have a car you are able to go places more easily Having a car enables 25 Don’t let me forget to call my sister Please remind 26 I think he should leave early I want 27 He said he would pick me up He promised 28 Peter: “ Shall we get married?” - Mary: “ Yes” Peter and Mary decided 29 Tom : “ Please help me” - Susan: “ OK” Susan agreed 30 “ I won’t tell anyone about it” , Sue said Sue promised 31 “ I am not going to tell you my name.”, Sue said to the man Sue refused 32 If I were you, I wouldn’t lend him any money I advised Ex 3: Choose the correct option Peter said that he saw Mary that beautiful vase a break b breaking c break d broke The police them get out of the car a caused b made c asked d ordered I heard someone outside a fell b fall c to fall d fell He was made by the custom officer a to open to suitcase b opening the suitcase c open the suitcase d opened the suitcase Bill’s wife doesn’t let him go to the party a go b to go c to have gone d went Larry finally to quit the job a admitted b decided c must d thought You will never know why Jane refused the job a getting b get c to get d to be got Why don’t you your son go camping with his classmate? a permit b allow c let d advise I am very pleased you again a see b to see c to seeing d be seeing 10 There are two important things in your mind a bearing b to bear c bear d born 11 I saw your son the road by himself a to cross b crossing c cross d crossed 12 Carl staying one more night in the village a agrees b hopes c plans d suggest 13 I can’t go with you all I have a lot of homework now a to b doing c d be done 14 It was very kind of you me a helping b to help c help d helped 15 He saw them home late a arrive b to arrive c arrived d be arriving 16 Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones a repair b to repair c repairing d repaired 17 It is possible to train across Canada a take b to take c taking d to be taken 18 Before we leave, let’s have Shelley a map for us so we won’t get lost a draw b to draw c drawing d drawn 19 I can hear a cat at the window a scratches b to scratch c scratching d was scratching 20 I think you mother should let you your own mind a make up b to make up c making up d made up 21 Do you know what made so many people their home? a evacuate b to evacuate c evacuated d be evacuated 22 bread, you usually need flour, salt, and yeast a Make b To make c Making d Made 23 I was delighted my old friends again a to see b seeing c saw d be seen 24 We saw our favourite ballet at the theater last night a perform b performing c to perform d in performing 25 I would rather to Elvis than The Beatles a listen b to listen c listening d be listened 26 Can you manage the work by yourself? a finish b to finish c finishing d finished 27 She doesn’t allow in her room a smoked b to smoke c smoking d smoked 28 We just didn’t allow them the military zone a entering b to enter c enter d entered 29 They are planning a flyover at this crossroads a building b to build c build d built 30 I am sorry I’ve arranged to Susie’s birthday this Saturday a go b to go c going d be gone 31 The lifeguard warned all of us too far from the shore a to not swim b not to swim c don’t swim d not swim 33 These tables were too heavy a to move for us b for us to move c for us moving d moving for us 34 Please tell me how to the post office from here a getting b to get c get d have got 35 Why don’t you your son go camping with his classmate? a let b permit c allow d want 36 I have little time a relax b to relax c relaxing d relaxed 37 I am pleased you again a seeing b to see c see d being seen I GERUND : ( danh động từ ) ( V + ING ) Subject of a sentence (lµm chủ ngữ câu) Ex: Reading the story of Kieu is interesting Complement of To Be after Subject of Thing + To Be (làm bổ ngữ đọng từ to be sau chủ ngữ vật) Ex : My hobby is fishing After Prepositions (sau giíi tõ) Ex : She is interested in learning English After some verbs : Verbs + Gerund Admit (thừa nhn, coõng nhn), avoid ( traựnh, neự), appreciate (đánh giá cao), defer / delay /postpone/ put off (trỡ hoaừn, đình lại), deny( choỏi), detest/ dislike( khoõng thớch,khoõng ửa), discuss (thảo ln), consider( xem xét, cứu xét), enjoy (thưởng thức, hưởng), escape (trèn tho¸t), finish (hoàn tất, làm xong), give up/ quit: từ bỏ, thôi), imagine (tưởng tượng), keep( giữ), not mind ( không phiền), miss (lì), practise ( thực hành), suggest( ủe nghũ), prevent (ngăn chặn/ cản), cant help( khoõng thể ngăn cản), can’t stand (không thể chịu đựng được), can't help (không thể ngăn cản )resit (thi lại), resist (kháng cự lại, chống lại), cease (ngừng, đừng) .etc I always avoid making noise in class I don’t mind doing a lot of homework Have you finished writing the report ? He can’t stand working ten hours a day Anne practised playing the piano at an early age When did you give up smoking, Bill ? VERB+PREPOSITIONS + GERUND : Động từ theo sau giới từ thường dùng dạng Gerund Approve of ( chấp thuận, tán đồng), argue about ( tranh cãi về…), complain about ( than phiền, phàn nàn về…), concentrate on ( tập trung vào…), depend on ( tùy thuộc vào…), decide on ( định về…), feel like ( cảm thấy thích, thiên về…), forget about ( quên về…) Look forward to ( trông mong, ngóng…), insist on ( nài nỉ…), keep on ( tiếp tục…), object to ( phản đối về…), plan on ( dự tính về…), rely on ( tin vào, dựa vào…), succeed in ( thành công việc…), think about ( nghó về…), worry about ( lo nghó về…, lo lắng về…) I’m interested in listening to music on the radio Many overweight people try to lose weight by going on a He’s bored with staying at home day after day diet Some people are afraid of driving in rush hours Don’t forget to turn off the gas before going out ADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION + GERUND: Các tính từ kèm giới từ theo sau Gerund Accustomed to ( quen với…), afraid of ( lo sợ, e sợ về…), ashamed of ( xấu hổ về…), capable of ( có khả năng, có thể… ) bored with ( chán với…), disappointed in / with ( thất vọng về…), fond of ( thích về…), hopeful of ( hy vọng về…), intent on ( đeo đuổi, chăm về…), interested in ( quan tâm về…), opposed to ( chống đối với…),proud of ( hãnh diện về…), responsible for ( có trách nhiệm về…), sorry about ( ân hận về…), successful in ( thành công trong…), surprised at ( ngạc nhiên về…), tired from ( mệt nhọc vì…), tired of ( chán với…), worried about ( lo lắng về….).used to ( quen với…) Police soon get accustomed to arresting criminals The driver was intent on passing the other car Are you capable of completing the work within an hour ? The treasurer is responsible for keeping the books Eli Whitney is famous for inventing the cotton gin After some Verbs + Object Combinations Ex: We saw the thief entering the house Or He spent five hours doing his task In some other structures : It’s no good / use, there is no point, what’s the point of, what about , be worth, be busy, look forward to, be used to / be accustomed to / get used to, can’t help, can’t bear, can’t stand …… It is no use saying that I am used to getting up early II VERB FOLLOWED BY EITHER INFINITIVE OR GERUNDS Without changing in meaning : Start ( bắt đầu, khởi động), begin ( bắt đầu), continue ( tiếp tục), intend ( tính, dự định), like, love, hate ( ghét), prefer (thích hơn, öa hôn) It began to rain when I went to school When did you start learning English ? It began raining heavily Does Pam continue writing to you ? He intended making a film for children or It began raining when I went to school When did you start to learn English ? It began to rain heavily Does Pam continue to write to you ? He intended to make a film for children VERBS + GERUND or INFINITIVE ( Cho ý nghóa khác ): Stop doing st dừng việc lại Stop to st dừng để làm try doing st thử try to st cố gắng forget/ remember doing st quên/nhớ đà làm g× (V xãy trước remember, forget, regret) forget/ remember to st regret doing st quªn / nhí làm gì( To-inf xy sau remember, forget, regret) tiếc đà làm regret to st lấy làm tiếc phải làm need to st cần làm (nghĩa chủ động) cần đợc làm (nghĩa bị động) need doing st =need to be done go on doing = to continue doing st go on to like doing like to He stopped smoking three years ago ( He doesn’t smoke any more now.) He stopped to smoke a cigarette ( He stopped working in order to smoke ) You should try taking these tablets, ( try = thử ) You should try to study harder ( try = cố gắng ) I remember sending a postcard to my parents yesterday He remembers meeting you when he was in France ( He met you) Don't forget to wash the dishes Remember to sent me a letter when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh city ( you will send.) She regretted not coming your birthday party So she felt bored I regret to inform you that you've failed your exam You need to practise English every day.( = You have to practise English every day) Your shirt needs washing It smells ( = Your shirt needs to be washed ) tiếp tục làm việc The teacher introduced herself and went on to explain the course tiÕp tục làm công việc (việc khác) sở thích lâu dài thớch vỡ ngh rng nú tt, ý thích nhÊt thêi The teacher told everyone to be quiet, but they just went on talking I like fishing I like to my job well Notes: would like + to- inf; feel like + V-ing (ước có ) = wish for ALLOW, PERMIT, ADVISE, RECOMMEND Allow = permit V-ing + Advise = recommend O + to-inf I permit you to go out I permit going out see smell, notice, observe, taste, feel, overhear, hear, watch + O + Verb: chøng kiÕn toµn bé sù viƯc see smell, notice, observe, taste, feel, overhear, hear, watch + O + Verb - ing: chøng kiÕn mét phÇn sù viƯc ®ang diƠn I saw someone get into Tom's house yesterday She heard him playing guitar It's really great, but she must go away Exercises on INFINITIVE AND GERUND I Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form : GERUND or INFINITIVE ( In some sentences, both forms are correct ) I’m not in a hurry I don’t mind……………………………………………….( wait ) for you My father gave up …………………………………………….( smoke ) three years ago Would you mind ……………………………………… ( keep ) silent ? I’m trying ………………………………………………( study ) I always try to avoid………………………………………( borrow ) money from my friends The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed ……………………………… ( get ) to school on time Could you please stop ……………………………………….( make ) so much noise ? I’ve put off …………………………………( write ) the letter so many times I really must it today Sarah gave up ………………………( try ) to find a job in this country and decided………………( go ) abroad You can’t stop me ……………………… ( ) what I want 10 They don’t have much money They can’t afford……………………………………( go ) out very often 11 My mother can’t stand……………………………………( stay ) at home without doing anything 12 How long have you been able……………………………………………(swim), John ? 13 You must promise…………………………………………….( not / be ) late again 14 When I saw her in that funny hat, I couldn’t help……………………………………( laugh) 15 They refused……………………………………………… ( lend ) him the money although he needed it badly 16 Please, don’t forget………………………………………………( post ) the letter for me today ! It’s urgent 26 However, she did not plan…………………………………( be ) a secretary all her life 27 But she couldn’t imagine…………………………… ( ) the same job for years and years 28 The only thing that prevented her from………………………………….( study ) law was a lack of time and money 29 She often remembered …………………………… ( talk ) to her father before he became ill 30 You must remember …………………………………( buy ) some sugar We haven’t got any now 31 Did you remember…………………………………… ( post ) the letter for me this morning ? 32 Don’t forget……………………………………………… ( wake ) me up before six o’clock tomorrow 33 I am looking forward to …………………………………………… (see) you 34 He is tired of …………………………………………… ( walk ) to school 35 I arranged …………………………………………… (meet) them here 36 He urged us …………………………………………… (work) faster 37 I wish…………………………………………… (see) the manager 38 It's no use …………………………………………… (wait) 39 He warned her…………………………………………… (not touch) the wire 40 Don't forget…………………………………………… (lock) the door before (go) to bed 41 My mother told me …………………………………………… (not speak) to anyone about it 42 He tried…………………………………………… (explain) but she refused (listen) 43 At dinner she annoyed me by…………………………………………… (smoke) between the courses 44 You are expected …………………………………………… (know) the safety regulations of the college 45 That was a very strange question…………………………………………… (ask) 46 It was very kind of you …………………………………………… (show) the way 47 I overheard him …………………………………………… (say) that he didn’t want to learn Math 48 I don’t remember (tell) of the decision to change the company policy on vacations 49 Ms Drake expects (consult) about any revisions in her manuscript before it is printed 50 Tommy admitted (throw) the rock through the window 51 Most people enjoy (travel) to different parts of the world 52 May I change the TV channel, or you want (watch) more of this programme? 53 That was a very strange question (ask) 54 It was very kind of you (show) the way 55 The teacher let him (stay) at home to finish the assignment 56 It was quite a surprise (see) him again 57 I overheard him (say) that he didn’t want to learn Math 58 She stood there and watched him (drive) away 59 It was very difficult for her (drive) the motorbike 60 I could feel the robber (come) from the backdoor 61 It is easy (see) animals on the road in daylight 62 I asked him (explain) but he refused (say) any thing 63 It is pleasant (sit) by the fire at night 64 There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope 65 It’s no good (write) to him; he never answers letters 66 Ask him (come) in Don’t keep him (stand) at the door 67 We watched the children (jump) from a window and (fall) into a blanket held by people below 68 It is very pleasant (wake) up and (hear) the rain (beat) on the windows 69 They denied…………………………… the money ( steal ) 70 I can’t afford………………………………out tonight I haven’t got enough money ( go ) 71 Can you remind me………………………… some coffee when we go out ? ( buy ) 72 Please stop…………………………….me questions! ( ask ) 73 I refuse……………………………any more questions ( answer ) 74 One of the boys admitted…………………………the window ( break ) 75 The boy’s father promised…………………………for the window to be repaired ( pay ) 76 Ann was having dinner when the phone rang She didn’t answer the phone, she just carried on ……(eat) 77 “ How did the thief get into the house ? “ “ I forgot……………… the window ( shut ) II Complete each sentence with one of these verbs: Answer apply be listen make see try use wash work write 41 He tried to avoid …………………………………… my question 42 Could you please stop……………………………… so much noise ? 43 I enjoy………………………………………to music 44 I considered……………………………for the job but in the end I decided against it 45 Have you finished………………………………your hair yet ? 46 If you walk into the road without looking, you risk …………………………… knocked down 47 Jim is 65 but he isn’t going to retire yet He wants to carry on………………………………… 48 I don’t mind you…………………………the phone as long as you pay for all your calls 49 Hello ! Fancy………………………….you here ! What a surprise ! 50 I’ve put off………………………… the letter so many times I really must it today 51 What a stupid thing to ! Can you imagine anybody……………………… so stupid ? 52 Sarah gave up………………………………to find a job in this country and decided to go abroad III Rewrite the following sentences , using the given words in brackets 69 They arrived home late ( he saw ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70 She didn’t want to stay there fore the weekend ( They made her ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 71 The teacher allowed me to stay at home to finish the assignment ( The teacher let ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 72 The boy ran away from the house ( She noticed ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73 He said that he didn’t want to learn Math ( I overhear ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 74 The policeman told the thief to empty his pockets ( The police made ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 75 He left the house early this morning ( I heard ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 76 He drove away ( She stood there and watched ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 77 The robber came from the back door ( I could feel ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78 May be the school will ask me to pay some extra money ( Do you think the school will make ) =>……………………………………………………………………………………………………… IV Build a complete sentence with the given words 79 I/look forward/receive/letter/ now.=>…………………………………………… 80 we/not mind/wait/more minutes.=>…………………………………………………… 81 children/busy/collect/shells/beach.=>…………………………………………………………… 82 He/ask/us/help/him/do/thewashing up/yesterday =>…………………………………………………………… 83 Her mother/force/her/marry/to that man.=>…………………………………………………………… VII Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 84 I couldn’t make my car to start this morning A B C D 85 I’m sure he is incapable of run a mile in four minutes A B C D 86 Good friendship should be based on mutual understand A B C D 87 I’m delighted hearing that you have made much progress in your study A B C D 88 There is a lot of work doing here A B C D 89 He was terribly excited to ask to play for Manchester A B C D 90 He could not decide whether to get a job or studying A B C D 91 I dislike being talk about everywhere A B C D 92 He says that speak a foreign language always makes him nervous A B C D 93 We’re looking forward to see you again A B C D 94 I’d like buying some earrings like yours A B C D 95 She smelt something burning and saw smoke rise A B C D 96 I warned them not climb the mountain in such bad weather A B C D 97 They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach illiterate people to read & write A B C D 98 You can congratulate yourself about having done an excellent job A B C D 99 Peter apologized for break the vase A B C D 100 He insisted on seeing the manager tomorrow A B C D VIII Choose the best answer to complete each sentence 101 Some high school students take part in ……the handicapped A helping B to help C help D being help 102 The mission of this society is …………community education for street children A to provide B provide C providing D provided 103 Shy people often find it to take part in group discussions A difficult B difficulty C difficultly D be difficult I am unable to the meeting on Monday evening, please apologise for my absence A to come B come C coming D to be come 105 it several times, he didn’t want to read it once again A Reading B To read C To have read D Having read 106 that he was poor, I offered to pay his fare A Knowing B Known C Knew D Having knew 107 photographs of the place, I had no desire to go there A Seeing B Seen C Saw D Having seen 108 I hate a child A see/ crying B see/ cry C seeing/ to cry D seeing/ cry 109 I notice the lorry down the hill A to come B came C coming D having come 110 I observed a blue car very fast towards the motorway A having driven B driven C driving D to drive 111 They left the restaurant, two hours over lunch A spendingB spent C after spend D having spent 112 The police accused him of fire to the building but he denied in the area on the night of the fire A setting/ being B setting/ having been C set/ be D having set/ having been 113 Someone told us sit on the stairs A don’t B not C not to D to not 114 “Don’t forget to ring me” A I advised David to ring me B I reminded David to ring me C I offered to be run D You promised to ring me 115 The doctor advised him and to take up some sport A stop smoke B stop smoking C to stop smoking D to stop to smoke 116 I have told him never to buy some potatoes on the way home A come B comes C came D to come 117 Professional people expect when it is necessary to cancel an appointment A you to call them B that you would call them C you calling them D that you are calling them 118 The conductor asked in the bus A them to please not to smoke B that they should not smoke C them not to smoke D them not to smoke 119 I’d rather at home A to stay B staying C stayed D stay 120 They noticed him the agreement A sign B to sign C signing D signed 121 Jack admitted the money A steal B to steal C stealing D stolen 122 Don’t him to arrive early He’s always late A think B judge C hope D expect 123 I wouldn’t of going to the party I hadn’t been invited to A dream B intend C depend D rely 124 The instructor warned the students sailing alone on the lake A on B for C of D against 125 Her mother prevented her going out tonight A against B from C about D at 126 I apologized the book at home A for leaving B to leaving C leaving D to leave I Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: GERUND or INFINITIVE ( In some sentences, both forms are correct) 17 I’m not in a hurry I don’t mind……………….(wait) for you 18 I’ll lend you the book when I’ve finished……………… ( read ) it 19 How old were you when you learnt ……………….( drive ) 20 My father gave up ……………….( smoke ) three years ago 21 Would you mind ……… ( keep) silent ? I’m trying ……………(study ) 22 I always try to avoid……………………(borrow) money from my friends 23 The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed ……… ( get ) to school on time 24 Could you please stop ……………………………………….( make ) so much noise ? 25 I hope ……………………………………… ( run ) in the marathon next month 26 Look ! It’s started …………………………………….( rain ) again 27 It was too late, so we decided………………………………….( take ) a taxi home 28 My sister always enjoys …………………………………( listen ) to classical music 29 I’ve put off ………………( write ) the letter so many times I really must it today 30 Sarah gave up ……( try ) to find a job in this country and decided…………( go ) abroad 104 31 You can’t stop me ……………………… ( ) what I want 32 They don’t have much money They can’t afford…………………( go ) out very often 33 I’m still looking for a job but I hope…………………………… ( find ) something soon 34 My mother can’t stand………………………( stay ) at home without doing anything 35 How long have you been able……………………………………………(swim), John ? 36 You must promise…………………………………………….( not / be ) late again 37 When I saw her in that funny hat, I couldn’t help……………………………………( laugh) 38 They refused……………………… ( lend ) him the money although he needed it badly 39 Please, don’t forget……………………………( post ) the letter for me today ! It’s urgent 40 Some people strongly dislike……………………………………….( hear ) foul language 41 If you want……( improve ) English , you should practise……………( speak ) it more often II Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets Jane enjoyed……………………………… ( work ) for Brinkman However, she did not plan…………………………………( be ) a secretary all her life She didn’t mind……………………………… ( be ) a secretary for a few years But she couldn’t imagine…………………………… ( ) the same job for years and years She hoped ……………………………………….( become ) a lawyer herself The only thing that prevented her from……….( study ) law was a lack of time and money She often remembered …………………… ( talk ) to her father before he became ill She couldn’t help………………………………………( think ) about him as she worked ‘I must remember…………………………………….( phone ) the hospital ,‘she thought 10 He had always urged her ……………………………….( think ) of her future 11 He used…………… ( talk ) about the value of a good education when she was younger 12 ‘ Men will have to get used to ………… ( think ) of women as equals, and not just as housewives or pretty faces,’ he often said 13 You must remember ………………( buy ) some sugar We haven’t got any now 14 Did you remember …………………… ( post ) the letter for me this morning ? 15 Don’t forget……………………… ( wake ) me up before six o’clock tomorrow III Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb verbs: 1.He tried to avoid (answer)……………… my question Could you please stop (make) …………………… so much noise ? I enjoy (listen)………………………………………to music I considered (apply)……………………for the job but in the end I decided against it Have you finished (wash)………………………………your hair yet ? If you walk into the road without looking, you risk (be)……………… knocked down Jim is 65 but he isn’t going to retire yet He wants to carry on (work )……………… I don’t mind you (use )…………………the phone as long as you pay for all your calls Hello ! Fancy (see )………………………….you here ! What a surprise ! 10 I’ve put off (write )………………………… the letter so many times I really must it today 11 What a stupid thing to ! Can you imagine anybody (be)…………… so stupid ? 12 Sarah gave up (try)………………to find a job in this country and decided to go abroad V Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets : Tom regrets ( spend ) too much time ( play ) computer games Students stopped ( make ) noise when the teacher came in He’ll try ( not make) the same mistake again Would you mind ( turn ) off the radio ? When you see Tom, remember ( give ) him my regards They postponed ( build ) an elementary school for lack of finance It’s no use ( advise ) him He never allows anybody (give) advice Is there anything here worth ( buy ) ? We missed ( watch ) a football match last night 10 The principal tells him ( come ) in 11 My parents decided ( take ) a taxi because it was late 12 Do you agree ( lend ) me some money ? 13 Tom refused (give) me his address 14 You’ll be able ( ) it yourself when you are older 15 I didn’t know how ( get ) to your house , so I stopped ( ask ) the way 16 We found it very difficult ( reach ) a decision 17 I will remember ( give ) Mr Brown your message 18 She remembers ( be ) taken to the zoo by her mother 19 Do you feel like ( go ) to the concert or would you like ( stay ) at home ? 20 My family is considering (take) a trip to the USA next year 21 The police didn’t permit ( camp ) in this wood for security reasons 22 We don’t allow people ( smoke ) in the lecture room 23 The teacher advised ( review) the grammatical structures carefully 24 He’ s used to ( go ) on foot to work 25 We get used to ( work ) on Sundays 26 She is looking forward to ( see ) her friends 10 27 Sometimes students avoid (look) at the teacher if they don’t want (answer) a question 28 You should try ( wear ) any shirts you want to buy 29 The teacher recommends us ( prepare) the lessons well before ( come ) to class 30 There are people can’t help ( laugh )when they see someone ( slip ) on a banana skin 31 He went to bed without ( lock ) the doors 32 They don’t have enough patience ( wait ) for him 33 Gravity makes water ( run ) downhill 34 This man let me ( use ) his phone yesterday 35 Are we allowed ( go ) out with Tom ? 36 The teller was made ( raise ) his hands 37 Mary was advised ( stay ) out of the crowd 38 She prefers ( eat ) to ( prepare ) meals 39 When the rainy season comes , you need ( repair ) the roof of the house 40 The flowers need ( water ) but you needn’t ( water ) them now VI Choose the best option for each blank of the sentence She is looking forward to ………… you again A meeting B meeting C met D be met ………… photographs of the place, I had no desize to go there A Have seen B Had seen C Having seen D To have seen …………… the museum, we decided to have lunch in the park A Visited B Having visited C Have visited D Visiting ……… the story before, she didn’t want to hear the story again A Heard B To hear C Having heard D Hearing We can't count on ……… by our parents every time we get into financial difficulty A rescuing B being rescued C to rescue D to be rescued Mary’s children are used to ………… up after school every day A picking B pick C be picked D being picked Let your name …… in the sheet of paper A to be written B be written C write D being written Alice didn’t expect ……… to Jim’s party A inviting B being invited C to invite D to be invited Your son is really intelligent He should …… to take part in this competition A encourage B encouraging C be encouraged D to be encouraged 10 ………… the red light, he was fined 120 thousand VND by the police A Having run B Being run C Run D Being running 11 We looked every where but the intruder was nowhere ……… A to see B seen C to be seen D having seen 12 I don’t think that article is worth ………… A reading B read C to read D to reading 13 The soldier was punished for …… to obey his commanding officer’s orders A being refusing B having refusing C having refused D being refused 14 …………… the money, they began quarrelling about how to divide it A Have found B Found C Having found D Finding 15 ………… all his money, he decided to go home and ask his father for a job A Having spentB Spent C Spending D Have spent 16 You can't prevent him from ………… alcohol A drink B to drink C drinking D drank 17 In spite of ……… extremely tired, I went to school A to be B be C being D am 18 He got good marks at his exams because he spent almost his time …… his lessons A revise B revising C to revise D to be revised 19 I saw her …… the staff room A to enter B enter C entering D entered 20 Would you mind ……… the window? A open B opening C to open D opened 21 We saw the first star …………… in the sky A twinkling B twinkle C to twinkle D twinkled 22 It’s no good ……… to him, he never answers letters A write B being writtenC writing D to write 23 Ask him to come in Don’t keep him ……… at the door A to stand B standing C stand D being stood 24 The children loved …… the old castle A discovering B exploring C hunting D detecting 25 He devoted most of his time …… novels A to having written B to write C to writing D to have written 26 Who suggested …… here for the picnic? A come B came C to come D coming 27 He pursuaded his friend ……… for a job 11 A look B looking C to look D looked 28 She invited me …… and stay with her whenever I visited Da Lat A come B coming C to come D came 29 His mother reminded him ……… the door before going out A lock B to lock C locked D to be looked 30 At last, he admitted ……… that box A to open B open C to be open D opening 31 My father told me ……… him when he was talking with his friends A not to interrupt B not interrupting C not be interrupted D not interrupt 32 His sister asked him ……… too fast A not drive B not to drive C not to be driven D not driving 33 My mother wanted me …… a doctor A become B becoming C to become D became 34 She agreed ……… me with my English A to help B help C helping D to be helped 35 The librarian reminded me ……… the book back to the library A to give B give C giving D to be given 36 Tom wanted me ……… to the seaside with him A to go B go C going D went 37 Many students expected their teachers …… and interested in what they were doing A to be motivated B be motivated C to motivate D motivated 38 Almost students believed that learning should ……… on important life skills A centered B be centered C be centering D center 39 My mother advised me not …… to bed late A go B going C went D to go 40 She invited me …… to her birthday party A come B to come C coming D came 41 The librarian asked us …… noise in the library A not make B not to make C not making D not to be made 42 She encouraged me …… the exam A to take B take C taking D took 43 John asked me not …… anyone the news A tell B to tell C telling D told 44 My close friend invited a lot of people ……… her party A to B in C with D on 45 I am glad you decided ……… to my party A come B coming C came D to come 46 My girl friend is afraid of out alone when it gets dark A) goes B) to go C) going D) go 12 ... NOTES : Examples FOR + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE It’s difficult to this exercise This exercise is difficult for me to Ex 1: Complete the following sentences using “ bare infinitive” or “ to infinitive”. .. ring me 115 The doctor advised him and to take up some sport A stop smoke B stop smoking C to stop smoking D to stop to smoke 116 I have told him never to buy some potatoes on the way home... gone 31 The lifeguard warned all of us too far from the shore a to not swim b not to swim c don’t swim d not swim 33 These tables were too heavy a to move for us b for us to move c for us