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1. 1.

   Use the verb + object + infinitive to complete the exercise.

   1. I told ___________ not ____________ television but to read story books instead.
   2. They warned ____________ not ___________ to any strangers.
   3. The principal invited __________ __________ round the school premises of the new building.
   4. Mother advised ____________ ____________ a seat well in advance for the concert.
   5. I was allowed ___________ ___________ early in order to avoid the rush.
2. 2.

   Replace the group of words in italics by an infinitive or an infinitive construction.

   Example:
   There was no water which we could drink.
   There was no water to drink.

   1. We were the first persons who reached there.
   2. There was no place where we could sit.
   3. There were a lot of pages that needed editing.
   4. Tenzing was the first man who climbed Mount Everest.
   5. The captain was the last man who left the ship.
   6. She is the only person who commands respect.
   7. It is important that we should love our work.
   8. She was the last who was impressed.
   9. It is better that your father should hear it from you.
   10. It is a fact that Einstein was the person who supported the freedom of Israel.
3. 3.

   Join these pairs of sentences using participles.

   1. She clicked a picture of the eagle. The eagle was flying overhead.
   2. The tiger attacked the woodcutter. He was  driven by anger.
   3. He grabbed hold of the knife. He threatened the thief.
   4. The boys are terrified. They stood trembling.
   5. The child saw the kitten. It was coming towards him.
   6. The shepherd opened the box. he took out his old cloak.
   7. he had lost all his money and his friends. He went to his father for help.
   8. The man is standing at the entrance. He is my father.
   9. He was angry with the gatekeeper. He walked away.
   10. The artist relaxed. He had completed the potrait.
4. 4.

   Choose the correct Participle:

   1. The choice of clothes is, many times confused / confusing.
   2. The man was embarrassed / embarrassing on seeing the police.
   3. Are you interesting / interested in reading novels?
   4. Many songs are noise pollution, they are annoyed / annoying.
   5. Daily routine life is really tiring / tired.
   6. The news of his failure is depressing / depressed.
   7. Is your elder brother satisfying / satisfied with your success?
5. 5.

   Correct the errors, if any, in these sentences.

   1. With a little helping, she will do well.
   2. Don't try drive the car when I am away.
   3. Has it stopped snow now?
   4. Who is responsible for breaking this window?
   5. Why don't you stop worrying the child?
6. 6.

   Complete the following sentences with a 'gerund' or an 'infinitive' : Use other words where necessary.

   1. Would you mind ____________?
   2. He prefers __________ games than ___________ idle.
   3. She spoke with __________.
   4. They were sorry ___________.
   5. He need not ___________.
   6. The crowd was prevented ____________.
   7. I wonder how _____________.
   8. They returned home after ______________.
   9. I will excuse you ____________.
   10. She objected to ____________.