Verb (+ object) + to ___

Exercise 1 

Complete the questions. Use do you want me to … ? or would you like me to … ? with these verbs (+ any other necessary words}:

come     lend     repeat     show     shut     wait

1) Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you ?

2) Do you have enough money, or do you want ________ ?

3) Shall I leave the window open, or would you ________ ?

4) Do you know how to use the machine, or would ________ ?

5) Did you hear what I said, or do ________ ?

6) Can I go now, or do ________ ?

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2  or do you want me to lend you some

3  or would you like me to shut it

4  or would you like me to show you

5  or do you want me to repeat it

6  or do you want me to wait

Exercise 2 

Complete the sentences for these situations.

1)

Meet me at the stat ion.

OK.

She told him to meet her at the station.

2)

Why don't you come and stay with us?

That would be nice.

They invited him ________

3)

Don’t forget to call Joe.

No, I won’t forget.

He reminded her ________

4)

Be careful.

Don’t worry. I will.

She warned ________

5)

Can you give me a hand?

Sure.

He asked ________

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2  to stay with t hem

3  her to call Joe.

4  him to be careful

5  her to give him a hand

Exercise 3 

Complete each second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence.

1) father said I could use his car. father allowed me to use his car.

2) I was surprised that it rained. I didn't expect ________

3) Don't stop him doing what he wants. Let ________

4) Tim looks older when he wears glasses. Tim's glasses make ________

5) I think you should know the truth. I want ________

6) At first I didn't want to apply for the job, but Sarah persuaded me. Sarah persuaded ________

7) lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. lawyer advised ________

8) I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. I was warned ________

9) If you've got a car, you are able to get around more easily. Having a car enables ________

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2  I didn't expect it to rain.

3  Let him do what he wants.

4  Tim's glasses make him look older.

5  I want you to know the truth.

6  Sarah persuaded me to apply for the job.

7  lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.

8  I was warned not to believe everything he says.

9  Having a car enables you to get around more easily.

Exercise 4 

Put the verb into the correct form: infinitive (do/make/eat etc.), to + infinitive, or -ing .

1) They don't allow people ________ in front of the building. (park)

2) I've never been to Hong Kong, but I'd like ________ there. (go)

3) I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me ________? (do)

4) The film was very sad. It made me ________ . (cry)

5) Lisa's parents always encouraged her ________ hard at school. (study)

6) If you want to get a cheap flight, I'd advise ________ early. (book)

7) Sarah wouldn't let me ________ her car. She doesn't t rust me. (borrow)

8) If you enter a country with a tourist visa, you are normally not allowed ________ there. (work)

9) 'I don't think Alex likes me.' 'What makes you ________ that?' (think)

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1  to park

2  to go

3  to do

4  cry

5  to study

6  booking or you to book

7  borrow

8  to work

9  think

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