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Test Yourself

I. Find out the infinitives in the given sentences.

1. Maggie is always up to find fault with others. _______________
2. He looks to be very naughty. _______________

3. To err is human. _______________
4. I am so sad to see you with them. _______________
5. The general ordered the soldiers to advance ahead. _______________
6. My friend has forbidden to help me. _______________
7. I promise to help you through thick and thin. _______________

8. The movie is about to start. _______________
9. To insult others is rudeness. _______________

II. Complete the given sentences without to-infinitives.

1. Let the houses _______________ if it is to be so.
2. I felt handmade combs _______________ through my hair gently.

3. Bid him _______________ a glass of milk for me.
4. I saw the peacock _______________ onto the roof.

5. You must _______________ your elders.
6. They had better _______________ than go begging for money.

7. Sona can do nothing but _______________.
8. They could do no more than _______________ to God.

9. Reena always shouts rather than _______________ politely.
10. The syce made the horse _______________ water.

III. Complete the given sentences using infinitives.

1. William miserably failed _______________ his object.
2. America is bound _______________ a superpower soon.

3. Who taught you _______________ others like that?
4. It was too hot _______________ out of doors.

5. I could not think how _______________ this problem.
6. You have a big responsibility _______________.

7. _______________ friend in trouble is a grave sin.
8. I have every hope _______________ through this exam.

9. We were really struck _______________ this sad news.
10. The king ordered the minister _______________ the prisoner.

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