Infinitives Exercises

Infinitives are included in the grammar syllabus at a stage when students have developed a proper understanding of verbs. Many students often get confused with questions involving infinitives and, as a result, end up doing them wrong. With the help of the following exercises, students will develop a basic understanding of infinitives.

Infinitives Exercises with Answers

Work out the following exercises and check the answers once done.

Fill in the blanks

Read the following options and choose the correct form of the infinitive verb from the given options.

1. Sruti will be ready ____ her idea about the project to the manager. (presenting)
2. Tina was happy ____ the examination cut-off. (clearing)
3. Yuvraj was unfit ____ in the match. (playing)
4. The little boy was terrified ____ into the river. (jumping)
5. The convict was reluctant _____ the truth. (speaking)
6. The poor man didn’t have money _____ food. (buying)
7. Prem didn’t continue ____ for a long time. (work)
8. The mechanic has managed ____ my laptop. (fix)
9. There was nothing for him ____ for. (fighting)
10. The doctor said there was nothing ____ about the patient’s health. (worry)
11. Amy has come ____ Penny. (meeting)
12. I am sorry ____ about your loss. (hearing)
13. The college has agreed ____ the final examination. (postponing)
14. Please remember ____ vegetables and fruits from the market. (buying)
15. Don’t forget _____ the documents. (signing)

Answers –

1. Sruti will be ready to present her idea about the project to the manager. (presenting)
2. Tina was happy to clear the examination cut-off. (clearing)
3. Yuvraj was unfit to play in the match. (playing)
4. The little boy was terrified to jump into the river. (jumping)
5. The convict was reluctant to speak the truth. (speaking)
6. The poor man didn’t have money to buy food. (buying)
7. Prem didn’t continue to work for a long time. (work)
8. The mechanic has managed to fix my laptop. (fix)
9. There was nothing for him to fight for. (fighting)
10. The doctor said there was nothing to worry about the patient’s health. (worry)
11. Amy has come to meet Penny. (meeting)
12. I am sorry to hear about your loss. (hearing)
13. The college has agreed to postpone the final examination. (postponing)
14. Please remember to buy vegetables and fruits from the market. (buying)
15. Don’t forget to sign the documents. (signing)

Join the sentences using infinitives

Read the following sentences and join them with infinitives.

1. Every class has a class teacher. She takes care of all the students.
2. Tia collects old coins. It is her hobby.
3. Ritu went to France. She wanted to see the Eiffel Tower.
4. Arjun got into bakery classes. He wanted to learn baking.
5. Prerna has a family. She has to take care of them.
6. Yusuf wants to clear the exam. He works diligently for it.
7. I am very tired. I can’t come to the party.
8. Raj went to Amritsar. He wanted to visit the Golden Temple.
9. I speak the truth. I am not afraid of it.
10. The board had a meeting. They wished to discuss the policies.

Answers –

1. Every class has a class teacher to take care of all the students.
2. It is Tiya’s hobby to collect old coins.
3. Ritu went to France to see the Eiffel Tower.
4. Arjun got into bakery classes to learn baking.
5. Prerna has a family to take care of.
6. Yusuf works diligently to clear the exam.
7. I am too tired to come to the party.
8. Raj went to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple.
9. I am not afraid to speak the truth.