Exercise 22
Look at the following half-sentences that contain adjectives. Complete each sentence
with an infinitive. For example, for the first sentence you could write:
I was too afraid to touch the spider.
- I was too afraid.
- Mom and Dad are happy.
- She seemed very pleased.
- The book was very interesting.
- Is your hand small enough?
- The dog looked too tired.
- The wall was impossible.
- The first question wasn’t easy.
- It was embarrassing.
- The sea was warm and wonderful.
Exercise 23
Decide whether or not each sentence uses the infinitive correctly. Mark a correct use
with a checkmark ̧ and an incorrect use with an x.
- She likes play in the park.
- The sun was beginning to shine.
- I decided to help Dad with the dinner.
- Mom asked me close the window.
- The teacher warned me to be quiet.
- I didn’t know which tool use.
- We couldn’t decide how many cakes to buy.
- Can I to watch the TV, Mom?
- Do you think I should help him?
- I think I shall to go home now.
✓ ✗