7A GRAMMAR uses of the infinitive with to

Complete the sentences with to + a verb from the list. Write in the INFINITIVE WITH TO column.

ask be build get go learn leave lock make not tell pass
print not remember rain say see swim turn off use not worry

INFINITIVE WITH TO

1 I was ready when my phone rang. to leave

2 It isn’t difficult the first year exam.

3 Promise anyone about this. It’s a secret.

4 They’re planning a supermarket there.

5 Can you show me how the new photocopier?

6 You need your boarding pass before you go to the airport.

7 Don’t forget the computer when you leave.

8 Does Fabio know where when he arrives?

9 She won’t pretend happy if she isn’t.

10 Is it safe in this river?

11 Try about your driving test. I’m sure you’ll pass.

12 What’s the best way a new language?

13 Did you remember the front door when you left?

14 It was really nice you again after all this time.

15 I can’t decide what my girlfriend for her birthday.

16 It started , so we came home early from the beach.

17 It’s really important a good impression on your first day in a new job.

18 He phoned her that he was sorry.

19 I have a problem, but I don’t know who for advice.

20 It’s quite normal your dreams.

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the INFINITIVE WITH TO column. Read the sentences
aloud with the missing infinitives.
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 7B GRAMMAR infinitive with to or verb + -ing?
Complete the sentences with the -ing form or infinitive with to of the verbs in brackets.

1 I can’t promise to be (be) on time.

2 Swimming (swim) is better exercise than running.

3 Would you like (come) to a concert on Saturday?

4 Do you mind (not talk) so loudly?

5 It was very interesting (see) my old school friends again.

6 Duncan works at weekends (earn) more money.

7 On Sundays, Emma likes and (relax, not do) anything.

8 We were unhappy with the service, so the restaurant offered (give) us a free dinner.

9 Is it difficult (learn) Japanese?

10 James is very competitive. He thinks (win) is the most important thing.

11 She tried (not hit) the man, but she was driving too fast.

12 We spent all evening coffee and (drink, talk).

13 Excuse me, I need (go) to the bathroom.

14 They drove without (stop) for six hours.

15 We’re thinking of (go) to Mexico for our holidays next year.

16 I’m very happy (be) here again.

17 We’ve decided (go) camping this summer because it’s cheaper.

18 (eat) just before you go to bed can make it difficult to sleep.

19 The man pretended (not understand) the policeman.

20 Are you good at (remember) people’s names? 20

16–20 Excellent. You can use the infinitive with to and the -ing form very well.

11–15 Quite good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student’s Book p.138) and look
at the exercise again.

1–10  his is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student’s Book p.138).
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Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do the exercise again at home.

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 9A GRAMMAR if + past, would / wouldn’t + infinitive (second conditional)
a Complete the conversations with the second conditional forms of the verbs in brackets.

1 A Look at Hannah. She’s so lazy.

B 
I know. If the boss came in now, he
wouldn’t be very happy. (come, not be).
2 A 
What if Adam
you out on a date? (you say, ask)
B I think I ‘yes’! (say)
3 A Ouch! My tooth hurts.
B 
You so many problems with
your teeth if you to the
dentist more often. (not have, go)
4 A Is the answer to number 5 A or B?
B 
If I the answer,
I you. But I don’t! (know, tell)
5 A Why don’t you cycle to work?
B 
I if I nearer
the office, but I live too far away. (cycle, live)
6 A 
Wow! Those shoes are great.
I them if I
more money. (buy, have)
B 
Well, you more money if
you shopping so often.
(have, not go)
7 A 
If you the lottery, how
the money? (win, you spend)
B 
I a big house in the country.
(buy)
8 A I’m so tired!
B 
We much better if the
neighbours’ baby all night.
(sleep, not cry)

b First or second conditional? Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 What will we do tomorrow if it rains (rain)?
2 If I had a lot of money, I’d buy (buy) a horse.
3 She’d pass her exams if she (study) harder.
4 I’m sure she (lend) you the money if you ask her nicely.
5 I’d like your dog more if he (not be) so noisy!
6 If I (not see) you this evening, I’ll see you on Friday.
7 I (not say) anything to James if you don’t want me to.
8 If you (not hurry up), we’ll miss the train.
9 If I were you, I (not go) to the UK in the winter.
10 What you (do) if you found a snake in your bed?

ACTIVATION

Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

If I could live in another country, I... If I were the President, I...
If the weather is good this weekend, I... If I get bored this evening, I...
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