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Infinitive Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To throw stones at flowers is silly.

Identify the infinitive.

a)

to throw

b)

at flowers

c)

is silly

2.
She loved to listen to her mother's soothing voice.
Identify the infinitive. 
a)
She loved
b)
to listen
c)
to her
3.

The children had too much time to do homework.

Identify the infinitive.

a)

too much

b)

time to do

c)

to do

4.

We've decided ____ to France for our vacation.

a)

to go

b)

to catch

c)

to bring

d)

to be

5.

We hope ___ you again soon.

a)

to catch

b)

to see

c)

to rain

d)

to pay

6.

I'm learning ___. My driving test's next month.

a)

to drive

b)

to pay

c)

to help

d)

to be

7.

I need ___ to the supermarket . We don't have any milk.

a)

to find

b)

to rain

c)

to bring

d)

to go

8.

What is an infinitive?

a)

-the base form of the verb. In English, it's usually added with the word to behind it.

b)

-is to+the base form of verb. We can use an infinitive as a noun.

c)

-is a verb that act like a noun by adding -ing.

d)

-is a noun that act like a verb.

9.

I went to Japan...

a)

learn Japanese.

b)

to learn Japanese.

10.

She made a cake to please her friend.

Which is the purpose of the action?

a)

to please her friend.

b)

please her friend.

11.

Amanda is going to the party...

a)

meeting new people.

b)

to meet new people.

12.

They study a lot to...

a)

get good marks.

b)

to get good marks.

13.

He has been running to

a)

lose weight.

b)

losing weight.

14.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I went to the coffee shop because I wanted to meet my best friend.

a)

I went to the coffee shop because to want to meet my best friend.

b)

I went to the coffee shop to meet my best friend.

c)

I went to the coffee shop because to meet my best friend.

15.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I often travel by public transport. I want to save money.

a)

I often travel by public transport to save money.

b)

I often travel by public transport because I want to save money.

c)

I often travel by public transport to want to save money.

16.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I’m studying at a university. I want to be a pharmacist.

a)

I’m studying at a university. I want to be a pharmacist.

b)

I’m studying at a university want to be a pharmacist.

c)

I’m studying at a university to be a pharmacist.

17.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I called my uncle because I needed to find out what time he would arrive.

a)

I called my uncle to find out what time he would arrive.

b)

I called my uncle find out what time he would arrive

18.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I stayed late at the office. I had to finish the project.

a)

I stayed late at the office because to finish the project.

b)

I stayed late at the office to finish the project.

19.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I bought a new sofa. I will place it in the living room.

a)

I bought a new soft to place it in the living room.

b)

I bought a new sofa for place it in the living room.

20.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I have been working extra hours because I need to earn more money.

a)

I have been working extra hours because I need more money.

b)

I have been working extra hours to earn more money.

21.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

He does a lot of exercise. He wants to become healthier.

a)

He does a lot of exercise because he wants to become healthier.

b)

He does a lot of exercise to become healthier.

22.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I started running a course for helping new mothers look after their babies.

a)

I started running a course because I want to help new mothers look after their babies.

b)

I started running a course to help new mothers look after their babies.

23.

How do you identify a GERUND?

a)

I don't know

b)

-ing form

c)

to + verb

d)

either

24.

How do you identify an INFINITIVE?

a)

I don't know

b)

-ing form

c)

to + verb

d)

either

25.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION:


I enjoy _________________ (dance) the "Caballito Dorado."

a)

dance

b)

dancing

c)

to dance

d)

to dancing

26.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:


I agree _______________ (stay) home because of the pandemic.

a)

stay

b)

staying

c)

to stay

d)

to staying

27.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:


I like ___________ (play) videogames in the afternoon.

a)

play

b)

playing

c)

to playing

d)

plays

28.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:


I prefer ______________ (study) english in the mornings.

a)

study

b)

to study

c)

to studying

d)

stud

29.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:


I hope __________ (go) back to school in person soon.

a)

go

b)

going

c)

to go

d)

goes

30.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:


I practice _____________ (speak) english at home with my dad.

a)

speak

b)

speaking

c)

to speak

d)

speaks

31.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:


I imagine _____________ (have) a peaceful and clean world.

a)

have

b)

having

c)

to have

d)

has

32.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:


I need ___________ (do) all my homework and my projects.

a)

do

b)

doing

c)

to do

d)

does

33.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:


I hate ____________ (eat) chayote squash.

a)

to eat

b)

eat

c)

eating

d)

eaten

34.

My brother refused _____________ the laundry.

a)

picking up

b)

pick up

c)

to pick up

35.

Politicians always promise ________________our country.

a)

to improve

b)

improving

c)

improve

36.

She suggested ____________ out for her mom's birthday.

a)

eat

b)

eating

c)

to eat

37.

I will invite him_____________ at my place.

a)

to eat

b)

eating

c)

eat

38.
I don´t mind ______________ the washing up.
a)
doing
b)
to do
39.
I don´t like _____________ English today.
a)
studying
b)
study
40.

Liza hates ____________ Maths.

a)

to study

b)

studying