exercise

1. verb + object + infinitive
The following sentences all have a verb + object + to + infinitive structure. Complete each
sentence by putting the words in brackets into the correct form.
1 My boss told (I/do) the reports before Friday.
2 My colleague asked (I/send) a fax to the customer.
3 Tom wanted (I/help) him prepare his presentation.
4 I warned (he/not/drive) too quickly because of the bad weather.
5 Please remind (I/call) Mr Jones tomorrow morning.
6 Please tell (he/not/smoke) here – it's not allowed.
7 Marta didn't feel too good but we persuaded (she/come) to the party.
8 Nobody wanted to go to the conference but our boss forced (we/go) to it.
9 I asked (she/not/call) so late in the evening. I go to bed early.
10 We showed (they/how/use) the new equipment.