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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks with the infinite forms of the verbs given in brackets, with or without to as the case may be.

   1. They let him _____________ there. (sit)
   2. We eat _____________. (live)
   3. Let us _____________. (pray)
   4. My greatest desire is _____________ in a film. (sing / to sing)
   5. The old man is too weak _____________. (walk / to walk)  
   6. The doctor made the patient _____________. (sit / to sit)
   7. We should learn how _____________ water. (save / to save)
   8. There was no place for us _____________. (to sit / sit)
2. 2.

   Rewrite these sentences using the too …… to pattern

   1. The girl very weak. She cannot climb the stairs.
   2. The traffic moved very slowly, I could not reach office on time.
   3. The bag very heavy. I cannot lift it.
   4. The ribbon is very long. I cannot use it.
   5. The wind is very strong. We cannot play badminton.
3. 3.

   Combine the two pairs of sentences using enough with an infinitive. You may add for with a noun, pronoun, if needed.

   1. Neeta has enough money. She can pay the bill.
   2. He very tired. can sleep the whole night.
   3. He is very hungry. He could eat a horse'
   4. The question is very easy. Anyone can answer it.
   5. The fruit ripe. They can pick it.
4. 4.

   Combine the following pairs of sentences using infinitives.

   1. Monica is very ill. She cannot do any work.
   2. He speaks the truth. He is not afraid of it.
   3. Gautam is very sensible. He did what he was told.
   4. He was shocked. He got to know of the tragedy.
   5. You can stay longer. You need my father's permission.
5. 5.

   Fill in the blanks with the gerund form of the words in brackets:

   1. Children do not enjoy ______________ (go) to the dentist.
   2. I hate ______________ (borrow) money.
   3. Would you mind ______________ (write) your address here?
   4. Stop ______________ (argue) and start ______________ (think).
   5. He is thinking of ______________ (make) his will.
   6. Is there anything here worth ______________ (buy)?
   7. It is no use ______________ (cry) over spilt milk.
   8. She is looking forward to ______________ (reach) your destination.
   9. I remember ______________(read) a review of that film.
   10. He finished ______________ (speak) and left the hall.
6. 6.

   Choose correct word (gerund or infinitive) given in the brackets:

   1. You may go on ______________ (write).
   2. People used ______________ (make) fire by ______________ (rub) two sticks together.
   3. I wish ______________ (see) the Principal.
   4. He is beginning ______________ (understand) his responsibilities.
   5. I can't understand her ______________ (behave) in that manner.
   6. He wore dark glasses ______________ (avoid) ______________ (be) recognised.
   7. His doctor advised him ______________ (give) up______________ (smoke).
   8. The driver was fined for ______________ (exceed) the speed limit.