Ex.1. CONTINUE the sentences so that to use infinitives as objects

Example:

I remember your promise not to talk about it.

à I remember that you promised not to talk about it.

1. They soon forgot the promise to find the book I wanted. 2. I was irritated by his refusal to answer the inspector’s questions. 3. George’s decision to quit the hockey club impressed the reporters. 4. My only wish was to be informed regularly. 5. They made a decision to have a talk about reptiles as a class discussion. 6. Her proposal to introduce changes to the scheme was welcomed. 7. He had no permission to leave the class. 8. He didn’t have any intention to let you down. 9. I told him of my agreement to accept the lawyer’s offer. 10. “Had the trainer given you any instructions to check the bicycles before?” asked the police officer. 11. They were driving to the country for dinner and she had the intention to force the issue of her marriage that night. 12. At last they came to the decision to buy the Alderton Sentinel. 13. It was obvious that he had a longing to confide his secret to someone. 14. She gave her consent to substitute for the teacher who fell ill.

Ex.3. COMPLETE the sentences, using infinitives after wh -pronouns when, how, what, which, where, etc. or conjunctions whether and if.

Example: He wanted to show how to operate the new word-processor.

1. The judge’s question made him instantly wary, unsure of …. 2. I was helping her to collect the clean linen. She was telling me … it. 3. Can you help me with this Walkman? I’m not sure …. 4. There were so many books on the shelves that we did not know …. 5. She is always acting as a boss, she tells everyone …. 6. But now that school is over, his wife Jenny doesn’t know … with the kids until camp starts. 7. When I heard the fatal news I was so bewildered, I didn’t know … or …. 8. We know … snow and ice; we live with it. 9. He didn’t know … his faith in her. 10. “And did you believe him?” “I wasn’t sure …, at that point.” 11. “Would you like to tell me the situation?” “Uh... I’m not sure ….” “We could start with your full name and address, and your age.” 12. Don’t worry! He would show you how …. 13. I explain to my cabdriver that I want an inexpensive motel in the vicinity, and he knows exactly …. 14. It was clear they still hesitated … or ….

Ex.4. PRACTICE saying what is important, useful, wise, etc. to do in your opinion. USE the pattern of INF phrases I find it useful/important to do smth.