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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. The 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. 9save / to save)
   8. There was no place for us ________________. (to sit / sit)
2. 2.

   Rewrite these sentences using too .... to pattern.

   1. The girl is very weak. She cannot climb the stairs.
   2. The traffic moved very slowly. I could not reach office on time.
   3. The bag is very heavy. I cannot lift it.
   4. This 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 and pronoun, if needed.

   1. Neeta has enough money . She can pay the bill.
   2. He is very tired. he 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 is 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. HHe did what he was told.
   4. He was shocked. he got 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 split 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 the correct word (gerund or infinitive) given in the brackets:

   1. You may go on ________________ (white).
   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.