2. Fill in the blanks with the infinitive or the present participle of the verb. [80 Points]
(a) I can't afford _____ (eat) out as I don't have any money.
(b) Please remind me_____(buy) tea when we go to the market.
(c) Stop _____ (complain) about your classmates.
(d) Jyoti was quite unwell, but she's _____ (get) better now.
(e) He simply refused _____ (answer) any more questions.
(f) He still remembers _____ (be) in the hospital when he was four.
(g) The baby began _____ (cry) in the middle of the night.
(h) I have to be in uniform at work, but I dislike _____ (wear) it.
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable (-ing or -ed/-en) forms of the verbs given in brackets. [8 Marks]
(a) A passer-by was seen ______ the injured man. (help)
(b) He came _____ to me. (run)
(c) We saw cars _____ all over the place. (park)
(d) I heard him _____ to himself. (talk)
(e) Having _____ against injustice all his life, he found the present scenario extremely _____. (fight, depress)
(f) _____ by his family and friends, he left the town. (disown)
(g) Having _____ some strength, he was able to walk. (regain)
(h) Having _____ a decision, he decided to take action. (reach)
4. Complete the following sentences by adding an Infinitive. [8 Marks]
The problem was difficult to solve.
They stopped to have rest.
(a) She returned home _____.
(b) His custom is _____.
(c) The tree was easy _____.
(d) Everybody wishes _____.
(e) Peter hopes _____.
(f) My desire is _____.
(g) A friend offered _____.
(h) This coffee is hot _____.
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable Infinitives. [10 Marks]
(a) We see the guests commencing ______ the pandal.
(b) It is wrong ________ lies.
(c) It is cruel ________ stones at stray dogs and cats.
(d) Ronnie deserves ________ the race.
(e) Aunt Polly made Tom ________ the lawn
Answers
Explanation:
participle of the verb. [80 Points]
(a) I can't afford _____ (eat) out as I don't have any money.
(b) Please remind me_____(buy) tea when we go to the market.
(c) Stop _____ (complain) about your classmates.
(d) Jyoti was quite unwell, but she's _____ (get) better now.
(e) He simply refused _____ (answer) any more questions.
(f) He still remembers _____ (be) in the hospital when he was four.
(g) The baby began _____ (cry) in the middle of the night.
(h) I have to be in uniform at work, but I dislike _____ (wear) it.
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable (-ing or -ed/-en) forms of the verbs given in brackets. [8 Marks]
(a) A passer-by was seen ______ the injured man. (help)
(b) He came _____ to me. (run)
(c) We saw cars _____ all over the place. (park)
(d) I heard him _____ to himself. (talk)
(e) Having _____ against injustice all his life, he found the present scenario extremely _____. (fight, depress)
(f) _____ by his family and friends, he left the town. (disown)
(g) Having _____ some strength, he was able to walk. (regain)
(h) Having _____ a decision, he decided to take action. (reach)
4. Complete the following sentences by adding an Infinitive. [8 Marks]
The problem was difficult to solve.
They stopped to have rest.
(a) She returned home _____.
(b) His custom is _____.
(c) The tree was easy _____.
(d) Everybody wishes _____.
(e) Peter hopes _____.
(f) My desire is _____.
(g) A friend offered _____.
(h) This coffee is hot _____.
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable Infinitives. [10 Marks]
(a) We see the guests commencing ______ the pandal.
(b) It is wrong ________ lies.
(c) It is cruel ________ stones at stray dogs and cats.
(d) Ronnie deserves ________ the race.