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The to-infinitive is a non-finite form of a verb. (Refer to the grammar section in Chapter 3). One
of the most common uses of the to-infinitive is to show purpose, as in the examples above. In
those examples, the to-infinitive answers the question ‘why’.

D5 Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks using suitable to-infinitives of the verbs given in
the box.

discuss prove give celebrate prevent show

The captain stopped midway ______________ instructions to his team. The two new players sat

huddled together ______________ the pros and cons of their action. The organizers had put up
barricades ______________ spectators from running into the field. As the cricketer hit the ball hard
for a six, spectators stood up ______________ their appreciation. He wanted ______________ to
his countrymen that he was second to none. His parents distributed sweets to their neighbours

______________ their son’s achievement.

D6 Fill in the blanks with the suitable form of the verbs given in the box. The first one has been
done as an example.

turn hit paint cut fry
tighten fix shape saw start

1. A driver uses the key to start his car.
2. A mechanic uses nuts and bolts ______________ the machine.

3. An electrician uses a screwdriver ______________ the screws.
4. A plumber uses a spanner ______________ the pipes and taps.

5. A carpenter uses a handsaw ______________ wooden pieces.
6. A blacksmith uses a hammer ______________ the nails.

7. A painter uses a brush ______________ doors and windows.
8. A sculptor uses a chisel ______________ figures on marble, stone or wood.

9. A craft teacher uses scissors ______________ paper or cloth.
10. A cook uses a frying pan ______________ potatoes or fish.

D7 Use the appropriate form of the following verbs and fill in the blanks.

involve inform ask look after

The babysitter had just reached the house ______________ the children. She went there early
that morning ______________ herself in the preparations for the big ceremony. The parents had
emailed her ______________ her to be present at the function. She saw the child breathing with
difficulty. She rang up the parents ______________ them about the mishap that had occurred.

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