Infinitif avec ou sans 'to'

Infinitif avec ou sans 'to' (English exercise n°4198 - Please quote this number when contacting us)

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Infinitif avec ou sans 'to'

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He intended to get up early.

The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb intended.
- Fonction de l'infinitif => COD du verbe 'intended'.

You have a paper to write...

The infinitive phrase functions as an adjective modifying paper.
- Fonction de l'infinitif => modifie 'paper'.

Jack agreed to lend me his car.

The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb agreed.
- Fonction de l'infinitif => COD de 'agreed'.

I asked her to explain once more.

The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb asked.
- Fonction de l'infinitif => COD de 'asked'.

We all wanted Sam to be elected.

The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb wanted.
- Fonction de l'infinitif => COD de 'wanted'.

Test :

Transformez les phrases en utilisant ce qui est proposé entre parenthèses comme point de départ. Certaines phrases admettent un infinitif, d'autres non.

Ex :

Sam will certainly be elected (We want)* => We want Sam to be elected.

I like walking (I'd rather)* => I'd rather (-) walk (pas de 'to' avant 'walk')

Perhaps he's bored (He seems)* => He seems to be bored

I can help him (I agree)* => I agree to help him

My parents will have a holiday in Spain (My parents might)* => My parents (-) might have a holiday in Spain (pas de 'to' avant 'have')

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1. He couldn't understand your decision. (He wasn't able) .
2. It's important to drink water. (You should) .
3. I'd like to get a job soon. (I might) .
4. She said she would help me. (She agreed) .
5. It's necessary to meet the teachers. (We must) .
6. Perhaps she's anxious. (She seems) .
7. I want to change my car. (I wish I could) .
8. We may come and see her next Friday. (We intend) .
9. You don't need to shout. (You needn't) .
10. They will open a music school in the town. (They want) .
11. I will pay you back next month. (I promise) .
12. He couldn't find the booking office. (He didn't manage) .
13. I prefer to go there by myself. (I'd rather) .
14. He said he wouldn't lend you money again. (He didn't agree) .
15. Lisa will play the violin. (Lisa 'has' => sens de 'devoir') .

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