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To-Infinitives after Adjectives and Nouns Exercise

July 19, 2022 B1pdf

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Progress 0 of 12 answered
1What turned me off ............... her arrogance.
Wrong!
The subject clause "What turned me off" is singular, so the correct verb is "was".
2Work hard ............... you should fail.
Wrong!
In formal English, "lest" means "so that you do not" before a clause with "should".
3I have invited Raj ............... dinner.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "to" and "for" can follow "invited Raj" before "dinner" in this sentence.
4I was stupid ............... him.
Wrong!
After "stupid," the infinitive "to trust" explains the action that was stupid.
5I was shocked ............... how poor they were.
Wrong!
After "shocked," the infinitive "to see" can explain the cause of the feeling.
6I have no wish ...............
Wrong!
The noun "wish" is followed by the infinitive "to change" in this structure.
7Is this the first time that you ............... here?
Wrong!
With "the first time" referring to experience up to now, use "have stayed".
8Mandarin is difficult for foreigners ...............
Wrong!
After "difficult for foreigners," the infinitive "to understand" completes the adjective pattern.
9He is afraid ............... the truth.
Wrong!
The infinitive "to hear" describes the possible event he fears.
10The storm blew our roof ...............
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "blew off" means removed by the force of wind.
11My favorite activity is ...............
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "to daydream" and "daydreaming" can be complements after "My favorite activity is".
12It is no use ............... them to be on time.
Wrong!
The expression "It is no use" is followed by the gerund "expecting".

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  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 understand.
  9. He is afraid to hear the truth.
  10. The storm blew our roof off.
  11. My favorite activity is to daydream / daydreaming.
  12. It is no use expecting them to be on time.

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