Basic English Grammar I

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1
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.


  1. I was too afraid.

  2. Mom and Dad are happy.

  3. She seemed very pleased.

  4. The book was very interesting.

  5. Is your hand small enough?

  6. The dog looked too tired.

  7. The wall was impossible.

  8. The first question wasn’t easy.

  9. It was embarrassing.

  10. 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.


  1. She likes play in the park.

  2. The sun was beginning to shine.

  3. I decided to help Dad with the dinner.

  4. Mom asked me close the window.

  5. The teacher warned me to be quiet.

  6. I didn’t know which tool use.

  7. We couldn’t decide how many cakes to buy.

  8. Can I to watch the TV, Mom?

  9. Do you think I should help him?

  10. I think I shall to go home now.


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