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Infinitives worksheet

February 26, 2016 - pdf

Combine the following sentences using an infinitive.

1. Napoleon was one of the greatest generals who ever lived. He is universally acknowledged to be so.

2. He didn’t have even a penny with him. He could not buy a loaf of bread.

3. He went to Amritsar. He wanted to visit the Golden Temple.

4. The robber took out a knife. He intended to frighten the traveler.

5. I speak the truth. I am not afraid of it.

6. He wants to earn his livelihood. He works hard for that reason.

7. Everyone should do their duty. The nation expects this.

8. She helps the poor. She is anxious to relieve them of their sufferings.

9. He was desirous of impressing his host. He conducted himself rather well.

10. The young man has squandered away his wealth. He must have been very foolish.

Answers

1. Napoleon is universally acknowledged to have been one of the greatest generals who ever lived.

2. He didn’t have even a penny with him to buy a loaf of bread.

3. He went to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple.

4. The robber took out a knife to frighten the traveler.

5. I am not afraid to speak the truth.

6. He works hard to earn his livelihood.

7. The nation expects everyone to do their duty.

8. She helps the poor to relieve them of their sufferings.

9. He conducted himself rather well to impress his host.

10. The young man must have been very foolish to squander away his wealth.

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