Fill in the blanks.
1She didn’t want ...............
Wrong!
After "want", use object + to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "me to go".
2They don’t allow ............... the library.
Wrong!
After "allow", use object + to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "visitors to access".
3I didn’t ask ............... the tickets.
Wrong!
After "ask", use object + to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "you to buy".
4Why don’t you let me ...............?
Wrong!
After "let" + object, use the infinitive without "to", so the correct answer is "explain".
5I watched the kids ............... in the garden.
Wrong!
After "watch" + object, use the infinitive without "to", so the correct answer is "play".
6I heard her ............... the door and go out.
Wrong!
After "hear" + object, use the infinitive without "to", so the correct answer is "open".
7I suggested ............... consult a doctor.
Wrong!
After "suggest", use a that-clause here, so the correct answer is "that she should".
8You are advised ............... early.
Wrong!
After passive "are advised", use a to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "to come".
9Is it the first time ............... here?
Wrong!
After "the first time", a that-clause with a finite verb is natural here, so the correct answer is "that you have stayed".
10She is the oldest athlete ............... an Olympic medal.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
After a superlative, "ever to win" and "who has ever won" are both correct here.
11I saw him ............... the money.
Wrong!
After "see" + object, use the infinitive without "to", so the correct answer is "steal".
12You don’t look happy ............... me.
Wrong!
After "happy", use a to-infinitive here, so the correct answer is "to see".
Answers
- She didn’t want me to go.
- They don’t allow visitors to access the library.
- I didn’t ask you to buy the tickets.
- Why don’t you let me explain?
- I watched the kids play in the garden.
- I heard her open the door and go out.
- I suggested that she should consult a doctor.
- You are advised to come early.
- Is it the first time that you have stayed here?
- She is the oldest athlete ever to win / who has ever won an Olympic medal.
- I saw him steal the money.
- You don’t look happy to see me.
