2. TO-INFINITIVES
Infinitives are TO + THE BASE FORM OF VERB.
Subject
Infinitives
can act
like
NOUNS
in a
sentence.
Subject complement
Object complement
Object
7. To-infinitive as a Noun
Subject To recruit good employees is
difficult.
Object She wants to quit herjob.
Subject
complement
The goal is to increasesales.
Object
complement
He advised me to apply for the
job.
8. Which positions ?
1. To succeed in finding a job is not
easy.
Position: Subject
2. The managerencouraged the
employees to workhard.
Position: Object complement
3. My dreamis to workforthe HD
Corporation.
Position: Subject complement
9. 4. The managerwanted to interview
three applicants.
Position: Object
5. They need to solve the problemnow.
Position: Object
6. Jean helped me to complete the
report.
Which positions ?
10. 4. The managerwanted to interview three
applicants.
Position: Object
5. They need to solve the problemnow.
Position: Object
6. Jean helped me to complete the report.
Position: Object complement
Which positions ?
11. * Choose the correct option to
complete each sentence.
1. The SMCompany needs _________ more
people.
A. to hire B. hire C. to hiring D. hired
2. The purpose of the meeting is _______ the
issue.
A. discussion B. discuss
C. to discuss D. discussed
12. To-infinitive as an Adjective
He has a lot of work to do.
Ms. Smith has abusiness call to
make.
13. To-infinitive as an Adverb
Expressing
purpose/reason
To pass the barexam, Steve studied hard.
We were very pleased to hearthe news.
Expressing a
judgment
The owner must be stupid to say such a
thing.
Expressing a result The boss advised heronly to offend her.
14. Which functions?
1. They made a plan to visit the office in
Chicago.
Function: Adjective
2. He exercises regularly to keep in shape.
Function: Adverb
3. The first thing to do is to have a meeting
with the staff.
Function: Adjective
15. 4. I amso glad to hearthe news.
Function: Adverb
5. It is hard to find a place to parkat this
hour.
Function: Adjective
6. The company downsized the workforce only to
decrease its productivity.
Function: Adverb
Which functions?
16. Choose the correct option to
complete each sentence.
1. Mr. Kimworked hard ____ a promotion.
A. to get B. getting C. got D.
get
2. All the staff members were surprised
_____ the bad news.
A. heard B. hear C. hearing D. to
hear
17. PRACTICEPRACTICE
1. We hope (gain /to gain) a greatermarket
share.
2. Ourgoal is (to attract /attraction) more
customers.
3. Simon’s mistake was (to forget /forget) the
date of the conference.
4. I amwriting (inquire /to inquire) whethermy
orderwas shipped.
5. She is beginning (prepare /to prepare) the
company’s anniversary celebration.
18. 6. We will need (to enhance /enhancement) the
security of ourwebsite.
7. Many people prefer(invest /to invest) in the
IT industry.
8. (To update /Update) ourwebsite is my main
responsibility.
9. Ourpolicy is (donation /to donate) money to
charities every year.
PRACTICEPRACTICE
19. 10. He has a presentation (to make /make) on
sales strategies.
11. (To protect /Protection) yourskin, you
should use UltraCare sunblock.
12. She called (to reschedule /reschedule) her
appointment with Mr. Lee.
PRACTICEPRACTICE
20. Choose the correct option foreach
of the following sentences.
1. The board members unanimously agreed _______
Mr. Weber’s suggestion.
A. accept B. to accept C. accepted D.
acceptance
2. One way of boosting profits is________ the cost of
production.
A. reducedB. reduce C. to reduce D.
reduction
3. Some residents wish _______ theirphone numbers
afterthey move.
21. 4. The accounting department may request receipts
________ yourexpense.
A. verifying B. verify C. be verified D. to verify
5. _______ the facilities before the upcoming event, the
firmrequired several staff members to workovertime.
A. To inspect B. Inspected C. Inspection
D. Inspect
6. Every company has an obligation _______ its workers
with a safe and healthy workatmosphere.
A. provide B. provides C. provision D. to
provide
7. The meeting’s purpose is ______ improvements in
employee benefits.
A. discuss B. will discuss C. discussion D. to
Choose the correct option foreach of
the following sentences.
22. 1. Fred didn’t have any money, so he decided _____ a
job.
2. I was broke, so Jenny offered me _____ a little
money.
3. Mrs. Allen promised _____ tomorrow.
4. All participants are required _____ an entrance
examination.
5. Our teacher encourages us _____ a dictionary
whenever we are uncertain of the spelling of a word.
6. Joan and David were arranging _____ married in June,
but they finally decided _____ until August.
7. Lucy pretended _____ the answer to my question.
8. Jack threatens _____ to my parents.
9. She agrees _____ your birthday party.
Use to-infinitive to complete
each sentence:1
23. 1. He said to me, “You may leave early” (permit)
He permitted me to leave early.
2. The secretary said to me, “Please give this note to Sue” (ask)
3. During the test, the teacher said to Greg, “Keep your eyes on
your paper”. (warn)
4. During the test, the teacher said to Greg, “Don’t look at your
neighbor’s paper” (warn)
5. The teacher said to the students, “Speak slowly and clearly”
(encourage)
6. Mr. Lee said to the children, “Be quiet”. (tell)
7. The hijacker said to the pilot, “You must land the plane” (force)
8. When I went to traffic court, the judge said to me, “You must
pay a fine” (order)
9. The doctor said to him, “Don’t stay up late” (ask)
10. My parents said to me, “You may use a new car” (allow)
Use gerund or to-infinitive to
complete each sentence:2
24. 1. I was very glad ______ a letter from you.
2. I was relieved ______ that I had passed the exam.
3. Sue is lucky ______ alive after the accident.
4. Tom was hesitant ______ home alone on the dark street.
5. We were sorry ______ the bad news.
6. Be careful not ______ on the icy sidewalks.
7. Ann is proud ______ the top student in her class.
8. Dick didn’t feel like going anywhere. He was content ______
home and ______ a book.
9. The students are motivated ______ English.
10. Sally is afraid ______ home alone.
Complete the sentences with
to-infinitives:3
