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Worksheet 1
A. Refer to the book
B. Refer to the book
Worksheet 2
A. Refer to the book
B.
B. Complete the sentences given below by filling the blanks with the infinitive form of the verbs in the bracket:
1. To switch on (switch) the computer, press the green button.
2. …To hear…. (hear) him singing is a pleasure.
- My idea of happiness is …to spend……. (spend) time with my family.
4. Your job is …to deliver……. (deliver) the packet on time.
5. The baby doesn’t want …to go……. (go) to sleep.
6. Everyone has the right . to speak……. (speak) their mind.
7. Ritika is keen …to meet……. (meet) her friends.
8. …To see……. (see) them together was a pleasant experience.
9. I like …to eat…. (eat) cereals in breakfast.
10.They want …to dance……. (dance).
Worksheet-3
A.Refer to the book
B. Use at least ten of the verbs given in the box, in your own sentences. Make sure that these verbs are followed by a ‘to infinitive’.
Ans. 1. She has to forget the dream of being a scientist.
2. I had to agree with him.
3. It is necessary to decide the result.
4. She is ready to prepare the food.
I am really not interested to wish her own birthday.
6. I have to refuse the permission.
7. Ravi had to plan for the exams. 8. Krishna has to hope for good.
9. I shall have to promise her for helping her.
10.Shiela has given the job to manage the office.
11.Mr. Kapoor is going to learn driving.
Worksheet 4
A. Refer English Practice Book
B. Complete the following sentences using an infinitive construction:
Ans. 1. The company wanted manager to manage office.
2. The minister promised the public to make the dam over the river soon.
3. I, somehow, managed to get a bus.
4. We need a compass to make a circle.
5. Ask a plumber to fix the tap.
6. The teacher will explain to us how to use the theorem.
7. Can you tell me where to go?
8. The doctor advised the patient to stay on bed for seven days.
9. I expected him to get the award.
10.I expected him to come.
11.It was wrong of the film star to go early.
12.It is difficult for me to come early in the morning.
13.It is essential for the residents to remain outside.
14.They are expecting the tenants to vacate the house soon.
Worksheet 5
A. Refer to English Practice Book
B.Read the sentence given below. There is one Error/Omission in each sentence.Discuss with your friends……..
Ans. 1. The teacher made him stand.
2. You need not do it.
3. Let them enter the room.
4. You dare not talk to me. 5. Bid them go out.
6. I must reach my school by 7 a.m.
7. You ought to drive slowly in residential areas.
8. I have to write a few letters before I go to bed.
9. I used to study late at night during those days.
10. We have to reach the station early to catch the train.
11. You ought to stop at traffic signals.
12. You ought to read this book. It is very good.
Worksheet 6
Read the following sentences and tick (✓) the correct option.
Ans. 1. 1 am so tired that I want to lie ✓ down and go to sleep.
2. It is easier to flatter ✓ than to praise.
3. Tanvi is ready to go ✓ anywhere but visit Delhi.
4. I like to read ✓ as well as to write ✓ poetry.
5. Do you want to meet ✓ the clients now or wait ✓ till evening?
6.Rishi had nothing to do ✓ except to watch ✓ T.V.
7.Riti had nothing to do ✓ except to watch ✓ T.V.
8.I have to buy ✓ vegetables and cook ✓ food.
9.It is better to live ✓ in obscurity than to be ✓ notorious.
10. I would like to visit ✓ Kolkata and see ✓ the Howrah bridge.
Worksheet 7
A. Refer to English Practice Book
B. Refer to English Practice Book
Worksheet 8
Read the sentences given below and write ‘P’ for Participles and ‘G’ for Gerunds.
1.Ramit is fond of playing cricket. G
2. Can you stop complaining? P
3. The grumbling boss left the office in a huff. G
4. The screaming kids ran to the street. P
5. Washing dishes is a tiring chore. G
6. Smiling people have more friends. P
7. Overspeeding on road is an offence. G
8. Smoking is prohibited here. G
9. The actor started combing her hair. G
10. Withering leaves often indicate the arrival of winter. P
WORKSHEET 9
Q1. Write proper sentences using ‘infinitive’ or `-ing’ forms. One example has been done for you.
Ans. 1. Amit/ like/ play/ football. Amit likes playing football. (Amit likes to play football)
2. I/want/go/watch/a play/tonight.
I want to go to watch a play tonight.
3. I/don’t/like/leave/things/half done.
I don’t like to leave things half done.
4. I/like/visit/my aunt’s place.
I like visiting my aunt’s place.
5. You/must/try/reach/your/school/on time.
You must try to reach your school on time.
6. I/avoid/talk/to/strangers.
I avoid talking to strangers.
7. She/ love/cook/ pasta.
She loves cooking pasta.
8. I/want/read/Vedas/someday.
I want to read Vedas someday.
WORKSHEET 10
Answer the following questions in ‘infinitive’ and -ing’ form. One example has been done for you.
Ans. 1. What do we use a pen for? • We use a pen for writing. -* We use a pen to write with.
2. What do we use a knife for? – We use a knife for cutting. – We use knife to cut with.
3. What do we need a lamp for? – We need a lamp for lightning. – We need a lamp to light with.
4. Why do we need a table cover? – We need a table cover for decorating. -* We need a table to decorate with.
5. What do we need a comb for? – We need a comb for combing hair. -* We need a comb to comb hair with.
WORKSHEET 11
A. Refer to English Practice Book
B. Fill in the blanks with-ing’ form of the verbs given in the box below:
1. You can’t deny complaining against me to the teacher.
2. Do you mind taking me in this project?
3. She disliked wearing western outfits.
4. We enjoy dinning out.
5. He went boasting on about his acting ability.
6. I couldn’t help laughing at the joke.
7. Imagine going to Mars someday!
8. He kept on doing his work silently.
9. Can’t you avoid drinking so many colas?
10.I suggested helping some other route to the destination.
WORKSHEET 12
A. See English Practice Book
B. Use the following verbs in your own sentences using `-ing’ as well the ‘to-infinitive’ form:
Ans. 1. love
• I love reading short stories.
• I love to read short stories.
continue • He continued doing things. • He continued to do things.
3. start • Ravi started finding another job. • Ravi started to find another job.
4. propose • I propose completing the project. • I propose to complete the project.
5. try • I try to find him. • I try finding him.
6. intend • He intended to conduct a theft. • He intended conducting a theft.
WORKSHEET 13
Develop a story using the hints given below. Use as many infinitives, participles or gerunds as you can. Underline the ‘infinitive’ and the `•ing’ form wherever used.
Ans. Aman was lying in the bed. While smoking in the bed, he slept. He felt something was burning. He woke up suddenly with this. His sheet was burning. Seeing fire, he jumped up quickly. He tried to put the fire out, being burnt, there was a big hole in the sheet. He resolved never to smoke.
DO IT YOURSELF
Ql. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Underline the wrong word and write the correct word in the space given. The first one has been done for you
Ans.
| Fish is my favourite sport | Fishing |
| I often fish for hours without | |
| catch anything. Some fishermen, | catching |
| instead of catch fish, catch | catching |
| old boots and rubbish. I never | |
| get an opportunity for. catch | to |
| anything. You must give up catch | catching |
| fish,’ my friends say. But I | |
| am only interested in sit in | sitting |
| a boat and do nothing. My | doing |
| aim is to fooling my friends. | Fool |
Q2. Complete the following passage by filling the blanks with the correct form of non-finites given in the brackets.
Ans. As the evening wore on, I saw the loads of food in the hold of the ship. I was especially thrilled when two helicopters landed on the deck. In the sunlight, the helicopters glowed, which was meant for spotting them easily, when one is at sea. The helicopters are not allowed to stay out in the open for fear of strong winds blowing them off the deck. By evening, many scientists had gathered on the deck. They were chatting and joking with one another. Some of them were tall and hefty. Some were even fit being in a circus, so funny in appearance. I noticed a bearded man and when I looked at him, he looked the other way and started lighting a cigarette. I thought of asking my uncle about this strange man, but gave up thinking that it might be just nothing. Before the sunset, all the lights of the port were switched on. The sea was beautiful to look at. The anchor was then lifted and the quay began to move in the opposite direction. Some people on the quay raised their hands waving to us. The ship began to sway slowly like a cradle.
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