Ôn tập môn Tiếng Anh khối 11 - Infinitive

INFINITIVE
68. Full or bare infinitive.
Insert TO where necessary before the infinitives in brackets.
He made me (do) it all over again.
She can (sing) quite well.
He will be able (swim) very soon.
I used (live) in a caravan.
You ought (go) today. It may (rain) tomorrow.
You needn’t (say) anything. Just nod your head and he will (understand).
I want (see) the house where our president was born.
He made her (repeat) the message.
May I (use) you phone?
You needn’t (ask) for permission; you can (use) it whenever you like.
If you ant (get) there before dark you should (start) at once.
I couldn’t (remember) his address.
You’ll be able (do) it yourself when you are order.
Would you like (go) now o shall we (wait) till the end?
They won’t let us (leave) the customs shed till your luggage has been examined.
How dare you (open) my letters!
He didn’t dark (argue) with his boss.
I used (smoke) forty cigarettes a day.
Will you help me (move) the bookcase?
He wouldn’t let my baby (play) with his gold watch.
They refused (accept) the bribe.
He is expected (arrive) in a few day.
Please let me (know0 your decision as soon as possible.
He made us (wait) for hours.
Could you (tell) me the time, please?
We must (send) him a telegram.
I let him (go) early as he wanted (meet) his wife.
Where would you like (have) lunch?
 You can (leave) your dog with us if you don’t (want) (take) him with you.
I’d like him (go) to a university but I can’t (make) him (go).
We could (go) to the concert, unless you’d prefer (visit) a museum.
You seem (know) this area very well. 	 Yes, I used (live) here.
The kidnappers told the parents (not inform) the police and the parents didn’t dare (disobey).
Need I (come)? I’d much rather (stay) at home.
You can (take) a horse to water but you can’t (make) him (drink). (Proverb)
I’m sorry (disappointed) you but I can’t (let) you (have) any more money till the end of the month.
69. Full or bare infinitive.
Insert TO where necessary before the infinitives in brackets.
It is easy (be) wise after the event.
Do you (wish) (make) a complaint?
We don’t (want) anybody (know) that we are here.
IF you can’t (remember) his number you’d better (look) it up.
I want her (learn) Esperanto; I think everybody ought to (know) it.
He is said (be) the best surgeon in the country.
Visitors are asked (not feed) the animals.
Could I (see) Mr Pitt, please?	 I’m afraid Mr Pitt isn’t in. Would you like (speak) with his secretary?
It’d better (travel) hopefully than (arrive).
He should (know) how (use) the film projector, but if he doesn’t you had better (show) him.
He was made (sign) a paper admitting his guilt.
I heard the door (open) and saw the shadow (move) across the floor.
He tried (make) me (believe) that he wasn’t my stepmother.
As we seem (have missed) the train we may as well (go) back to the house.
I felt the house (shake) with the explosion.
He told me (try) (come) early.
Before he let us (go) he made us (promise) (not tell) anyone what we had seen.
Would you (like) (come) in my car? No, thanks, I’d rather (walk).
I advised him (ask) the bus conductor (tell) him where (get) off.
It is better (put) your money in a bank than (keep) in under your bed is an old stocking.
He doesn’t even bother (read) letters, let alone (answer) them.
The bank robbers made the cashier (show) them how (open) the safe.
If you knew he was wrong, why didn’t you (say) something?	 I didn’t like him (say) anything because he always gets angry if you contradict him.
It’s better (be) to sure than sorry.
What do you (want0 me (tell) him?	 Tell him that any time he cares (call) I shall be delighted (discuss) the matter with him.
Did you remember (give) him the money?	 No, I didn’t. I still have it in my pocket; but I’ll (see) him tonight and I promise (not forget) this time.
I saw the driver (open) his window and (throw) a box into the bushes.
This is far too heavy for one person (carry); let me (help) you.
I was afraid (pick) up the revolver as I don’t know how (handle) firearms.
I saw the plane (crash) into the hill and (burst) into flames.
There is nothing (do) but (wait) till somebody comes (let) us out.
He heard a cock (grow) in the neighbouring village.
You may as well (tell) us the truth. It will (be) easy (check) your story.
The American said he had seen nine presidents (come) and (go).	 He must (be) a very old man.
It is up to you (learn) the laws of your own country.
Would you rather (be) more stupid than you look or (look) more stupid than you are? 
70. Infinitive represented by TO.
In each of the following pairs of sentences an infinitive used in the first sentence is repeated in the second.
Did you visit the Pyramids? No, I wanted to visit them but there wasn’t time.
Why do you wear dark glasses? I have to wear them; I have weak eyes.
Do you smoke? No, I used to smoke but I don’t now.
Would you like to go to the theatre tonight? Yes, I’d love to go to the theater.
Why didn’t you pay the bill for him? I offered to pay it but he refused.
Have you put the car in the garage? No, but I’m just going to put it there.
I want you two to apologize to each other. Well, I’m willing to apologize if he apologizes first.
Did you reserve seats on the train? No, I tried to reserve them but they had all been booked already.
Did you answer the letter? No, I intended to answer it but I’m afraid I forgot.
Why didn’t you hit him? I was afraid to hit him.
I’d love to spend a night in a haunted room. I’d hate to spend a night in haunted room.
Why didn’t you ask your father for the money? I didn’t like to ask him.
Did you get a chance to fly aeroplane yourself? No, I wanted to fly it but the pilot wouldn’t let me.
 Why doesn’t he punish his boys when they disobey him? He often threatens to punish them but he never actually does so.
Why didn’t he repair the car himself? He wasn’t able to repair it.
I used to drink whisky with my meals. I used to drink whisky with my meals also but I don’t now.
Did you buy sausage? No, I meant to buy them but I forgot.
Why doesn’t he try again? He doesn’t want to try again.
You should visit the Prado when you are in Madrid. Yes I intend to visit it.
Why doesn’t he play games? His mother doesn’t want him to play games.
You ought to stop work now.	 Yes, I am just going to stop.
Why do some jockeys carry extra weights?	 They are obliged to carry them by the regulation.
Did he help you?	 No, I ask him to help me but he said he hadn’t time.
You should have thanked her before you left.	 I meant to thank her but when I was going I couldn’t find her anywhere.
Why did she put parsley in the soup?	 I told her to put it in.
Why didn’t he report it to the police?	 He was afraid to report it. He didn’t think they’d believe him.
Why did he drive so fast?	 He had to drive fast; otherwise he’d have missed his train.
You used to like rice pudding?	 Yes, I know I used to like it but I don’t now.
Why didn’t you by the car?	 I was advised not to buy it.
I hope the children won’t go near the water.	 I warned them not to go near it.
Why are we trying to get planning permission?	 We have to get planning permission. It is the law.
I meant to work hard.	 I know you meant to work hard nut you didn’t.
Do the boys tidy their own room?	 They are supposed to tidy them but they don’t always.
Why didn’t he call the police?	 He wasn’t able to call them. His telephone line had been cut.
Why did you move your car?	 The policemen told me to move it.
Why did you bring your mother-in-law? I particularly asked you not to bring her.
71. TOO/ ENOUGH/ SO.AS with infinitive.
Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using TOO, ENOUGH, SO. AS.
You are very young. You can’t heat a front-door key.
It is very cold. We can’t battle.
Would you be very kind and answer this letter by return?
I am rather old. I can’t wear that kind of hat.
The ladder wasn’t very long. It didn’t break the window.
He hadn’t much money. He couldn’t live on it. (omit it)
He was furious. He couldn’t speak.
The fire isn’t very hot. It won’t boil a kettle.
Tom was very foolish. He told lies to the police.
You are quite thin. You could slip between the bars.
He is very ill. He can’t eat anything.
Our new car is very wide. It won’t get through those gates.
The floor wasn’t strong. We couldn’t dance on it.
I was terrified. I couldn’t move.
The bull isn’t big. He could harm you.
The coffee isn’t strong. It won’t keep us awake.
The river is deep. We can’t wade it. (Omit it)
He is lazy. He won’t get up early.
He won’t get up early so he never catches the fast train.
Would you be very good and forward my letters while I am away?
The ice is quite thick. We can work on it. (Omit it)
He was very drunk. He couldn’t answer my question.
It is very cold. We can’t have breakfast in the garden.
He was extremely rash. He set off up the mountain in a thick fog.
We aren’t very high. We can’t see the summit.
You aren’t very old. You can’t understand these things.
He was very snobbish. He wouldn’t talk to any of us.
The package is very thick. I can’t push it through the letterbox. (omit it)
She was very mean. She never gave the charity.
He is very impatient. He never listens to anyone.
 I was very tired. I couldn’t walk any further.
It’s not very dark. We can’t see the stars clearly.
It was very hot. You could fry an egg on the pavement.
The oranges were very bitter. We couldn’t eat them. (omit them)
 Would you be very kind and turn down the radio a little?
He is very selfish. He wouldn’t put himself out for anyone.
72. Various infinitive constructions.
Replace the group of words in italics by an infinitive or an infinitive construction.
The captain was the last man who left the ship.
He got to the top and was very disappointed when he found that someone else had reached it first.
The committee had decided to send you to Paris. (You (go) to Paris, Omit the committees have decided to send.)
Would you be very kind and lend me your umbrella?
There are a lot of sheets that need mending.
It was astonished when I heard that he had left the country.
It is better that he should hear it from you.
I was rude to him, which was stupid. (It was stupid )
If he had another child with whom he could play he would be happier.
It is necessary that everyone should know the truth.
There were no places where we could sit.
He put his hand in his pocket and was astonished when he found that his wallet wasn’t there.
He rushed into the burning house, which was very brave of him. (It was very brave )
I can’t go to the party; I have nothing that I can wear.
It is expected that he will broadcast a statement tonight. (He is expected )
I want to kitchen where (=in which) I can cook.
He reached the station exhausted and was very disappointed when he learnt that the train had just left.
Haven’t you anything with which you could open it?
It seems that the crime was committed by a left-hand man. (The crime seems. Use perfect infinitive passive)
 Is it likely that he will arrive before six? (Is he)
I was on the point of leaving the house when the phone rang.
This is the plan: someone will meet you at the station. (You (be meet) at the station)
She is anxious that they should have every possible advantage.
It is said that he was a brilliant scientist. (He is said)
The strikers decided that the strike should continue.
Would you be very kind and translation this for me?
It is advisable that we should leave the house separately.
You signed the document without reading it, which was very stupid. (It is stupid)
It is said that she has a frightful temper. (She)
He was the first man who swam the Channel.
They believe that he is honest. (He)
It appears that he was killed with a blunt instrument. (He appears Use passive infinitive)
He was the only one who realized the danger.
It is said that the earth was originally part of the sun. (The earth)
He took out his spare wheel and was very disappointed when he discovered that that tire was also punctured.
It is said that the murderer is hiding in the woods nears your house. 
73. Perfect infinitive used with auxiliary verbs.
I realized that my house was on fire.	 That (be) a terrible moment.
I saw a ghost last night.	 You (not see) a ghost; there wasn’t any ghost. You (dream) it.
It is possible that child broke the window.
You carried it yourself, which was not necessary.
I’ve had a toothache for two days.	 You (go) to the dentist when it started.
There (be) motorcycle races on the sands but as it is so wet they have been cancelled.
As I was standing in the hall your dog bit me.	 It (not be) my dog; he was with me all day. It’s my brother dog.
I feel terrible ill today.	 You (not eat) those mushrooms yesterday. Mushrooms don’t agree with you.
I wonder why he didn’t answer ? 	 Possible he didn’t understand the question.
I gave him a tip, which was not necessary.
The prisoners (escape) this way, for here are his footprints.
You lied to him, which was wrong.
I didn’t recognize the voice at the other end of the line.	 It (be) my elder sister; she is often at home at that time. It (not be) my youngest sister as she is abroad.
Someone (cook) a meal here lately; for the stove is still hot.
I’ve brought my own sandwiches.	 You (not bring) them. I have enough for two.
The burglar went straight to the safe although it was hidden behind a picture.
Someone (tell) him where it was.
The president (unveil) the statue, but he is ill so his wife is doing it instead.
The plane is late; I wonder what was happened?
Possible it was delayed by fog.
I have never met him.
You (meet) him; he lives next door to you.
I (do) it. (It was my duty to do it, but I didn’t.)
He (not catch) the 9.20 train because he didn’t leave home till 9.25.
I opened it, which was unnecessary.
The police was here while we were out.
Someone (betray) us.
I drove at 80 miles an hour, which was wrong.
When I was your age, I (climb) that mountain, (but I didn’t).
If the policeman had seen me climbing through your window he (ask) me what I was doing.
He said that censorship of news was ridiculous and it (abolish) years ago. (Passive verb)
You boiled so many eggs; but there are only four of us.
She (play) the chief part in the film, but she quarreled with the director, so he engaged someone else.
This poem (be) written by Keats, but I’m not certain.
He (take) off his hat in the theatre, (but he didn’t).
People used to walk twenty miles to do their shopping.
They (have) a lot of energy on those day.
One day he went for a walk up a mountain and never come back.
He (fall) over a precipice.
I just pressed lightly on the pane and my hand went through.
The glass (be) very thin.
You translated it into French, which wasn’t necessary.
You looked at the new moon through glass. It is most unlucky.
74. Perfect infinitive used with auxiliaries and some other verbs.
She (marry) my brother but she was killed in a plane crash a month before the wedding date.
You repeated it, which was unnecessary.
There (seem) (be) a fight here. Everything is smashed to bits.
We (set) out today, but the weather is so bad that we decide to postpone our start till tomorrow.
I thought they were mushrooms.
You (not eat) them unless you were sure. They (be) poisonous.
He learnt the language in six month.
He (work) very hard.
I brought my umbrella, which was unnecessary.
I (like) (battle) but there wasn’t time.
I’ve forgotten the address. I (write) it down (but I didn’t).
If I’d known your house was so cold I (not come).
You (tell) me you were going camping! If I’d known I (go) with you.
But it rained all the time. You (not like) that, would you?
Who gave you my address?
I don’t remember. It (be) Tom.
It (not be) Tom; he doesn’t know it.
 You bought flowers but we have plenty in the garden.
After two years of his teaching she knew absolutely nothing.
He (not be) a good teacher.
My sister has just come back from abroad. She (seem) (enjoy) her trip very much.
Life (be) very uncomfortable in the Stone Age.
You (stand) till when you were being photographed, (but you didn’t).
I (go) to a foreign university but the war prevented it.
I (like) (photograph) it but I had no more film.
There (be) a bad accident here. Look at all the broken glass.
It is possible that prehistoric cave drawings were connected with religion.
I have been driving for 20 years.
You (not drive) for 20 years. You are only 30 now.
It (take) years to dig the Suez Channel.
He walked past me without speaking.
He (not recognize) you. He is very shortsighted.
I (like) (go) to the match but the tickets were all sold.
He says he saw you at the theatre yesterday.
He (not see) me. I wasn’t there.
This picture may be a fake; on the other hand it (be) painted by one of Dutch masters.
It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb.
 She walked 300 miles, carrying her children.
She (have) great courage.
It is possible that he (read) it in a papers.
He (not read) it. He can’t read. Someone (tell) him.
I told them to meet me under the clock but they didn’t turn up.
Perhaps they were waiting under the wrong clock. There are two in the station.
He told me his name was Johnson.
You (mishear) him. His name is Jones.
I said that I couldn’t find my pen and he said that perhaps somebody had borrowed it.
I (like) (ask) a question but I was sitting so far back that I didn’t think I’d be heard.
There (be) a fort here at one time. You can see where the foundations were.
The dinosaur (be said) (be) rather stupid animal.