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When a noun clause is the subject, the verb is singular. Either could be used here with slight differences in meaning. To invite somebody to dinner is to take them to a place like a restaurant to have the meal together. When we invite somebody for dinner, we are more likely to have the meal at our own place. Wish is followed by a to-infinitive. Difficult is followed by a to-infinitive. It is often used as a preparatory subject for an ing form.1. What turned me off ........................... her arrogance.
2. Work hard ............................. you should fail.
3. I have invited Raj ....................... dinner.
4. I was stupid ......................... him.
5. I was shocked .......................... how poor they were.
6. I have no wish ...........................
7. Is this the first time that you ........................... here?
8. Mandarin is difficult for foreigners ..........................
9. He is afraid ............................ the truth.
10. The storm blew our roof ..........................
11. My favorite activity is ..........................
12. It is no use ............................. them to be on time.
Answers
1. What turned me off was her arrogance.
2. Work hard lest you should fail.
3. I have invited Raj to/for dinner.
4. I was stupid to trust him.
5. I was shocked to see how poor they were.
6. I have no wish to change.
7. Is this the first time that you have stayed here?
8. Mandarin is difficult for foreigners to learn.
9. He is afraid to hear the truth.
10. The storm blew our roof off.
11. My favorite activity is daydreaming.
12. It is no use expecting them to be on time.
