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1. 1.

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

   1. Let us _____________________. (eat)
   2. I am sorry _____________________ this. (learn)
   3. I hope _____________________ the order. (win)
   4.  _____________________ was impossible. (return)
   5. I will not let you _____________________. (leave)
   6. Bid him _____________________ there. (stay)
   7. He was quick _____________________ the matter. (understand)
   8. You need not _____________________ now. (go)
   9. I saw him _____________________ the phone. (take)
   10. I felt something cold _____________________ my hand. (touch)
   11. The police wanted _____________________ the premises.(search)
   12. _____________________ is a crime against humanity. (waste)
   13. It was wrong _____________________ him. (scold)
   14. I failed _____________________ you. (reach)
   15. It is too late _____________________ now. (start)
2. 2.

   Rewrite each of these sentences by replacing the highlighted verb with an infinitive. Make necessary changes.

   1. I agreed that I would do the work.
   2. Our country expects that its citizens will do their duty.
   3. He has many sisters whom he must provide for.
   4. As he had no money he could not buy vegetables.
   5. We were delighted when we heard the good news.
   6. The mayor was elated when he learnt that his city was declared the cleanest city.
   7. Our landlord was the last man who left the apartment.
   8. I was the last person who saw him here.
   9. Mr Sen hopes that he will get the contract.
   10. We were delighted when we reached Shimla by the toy train.
3. 3.

   Join these sets of sentences using infinitives.

   1. I heard of your new job. I was happy.
   2. He has a plan. He will execute it.
   3. Every company has a manager. He takes care of the business.
   4. He speaks the truth. He is not afraid of it.
   5. All teams have coaches. They guide them.
   6. I stayed at home. I wanted rest.
   7. He went to Mumbai. His objective was getting a job.
   8. He must study. It is the only way of achieving success.
   9. He collects precious stones. It is his hobby.
   10. Our teacher is very kind. She cannot scold anyone.
4. 4.

   Complete the following sentences with a 'to-infinitive' and any other necessary words.

   1. I think you will be surprised _______________________________.
   2. Miss Shyama Chona is certainly qualified ____________________.
   3. Actually, I am not fully prepared ___________________________.
   4. We will be ready _______________________________________.
   5. My friend is inclined ____________________________________.
   6. Everyone will be disappointed ____________________________.
   7. He bought some flowers ________________________________.
   8. Remind me __________________________________________.
   9. Leave early __________________________________________.
   10. I would like you  ______________________________________.
5. 5.

   Complete these sentences by inserting the participles given in the brackets in the appropriate place. Rewrite making other necessary changes. Follow the example.

   1. Over the wall, the thief escaped. (jumping)
      Jumping over the wall, the thief escaped.

   2. The noise, the thieves fled. (hearing)
   3. A baby is difficult to manage. (crying)
   4. The men ran into the factory loudly. (screaming)
   5. By the enemy, the soldier put up a brave front. (captured)
   6. Slept, we felt fresh. (having)
   7. By the door, the child waved goodbye. (standing)
   8. The night cold, we stayed indoors. (being)
   9. The poor children slept by the cinders. (smouldering)
   10. By endless suffering, the man grew hopeless. (broken)
   11. The waters of the stream sparkled in the sunlight. (gurgling)
   12. Fed her little daughter, Rosy sat down to eat. (having)
   13. The lodge has water. (running)
   14. Goa boasts of a tourist business. (growing)
   15. Bright and cheerful, the clown smiled at the audience. (appearing)
6. 6.

   Join these pairs of sentences using participles.

   1. He picked up his stick. He ran to the door.
   2. He walked into an empty room. He looked around.
   3. I walked into the library. I went to the counter.
   4. I was mesmerised by the scene. I stood rooted to the spot.
   5. I alighted from the train. I looked for my mother.
   6. We saw some boys. They were quarrelling among themselves.
   7. He was deceived by his employer. He lost all hope.
   8. I heard a loud noise. I got up from my bed.
   9. The man was injured. He was hospitalised.
   10. A man was walking down the lane. He spotted a kitten.