Exercises

Unit 55 · Verb (+ object) + to … (I want you to …)

55.1

Complete the questions

Complete the questionsUse do you want me to

1Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you ?(Example)

Do you have enough money, or do you want ?

Shall I leave the window open, or would you ?

Do you know how to use the printer, or would ?

Did you hear what I said, or do ?

Can I go now, or do ?

55.2

Complete the sentences for these situations

Completethesentencesforthesesituations.

1She told him to meet her at the station .(Example)

They invited him .

He reminded her .

She warned .

He asked .

55.3

Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence

Completethesecondsentencesothatthemeaningissimilartothefirstsentence.

1My father said I could use his car. My father allowed me to use his car.(Example)

I was surprised that it rained. I didn’t expect

Don’t stop him doing what he wants. Let

Tom looks older when he wears glasses. Tom’s glasses make

I think you should know the truth. I want

At first I didn’t want to apply for the Sarah persuaded job, but Sarah persuaded me.

My lawyer said I shouldn’t say My lawyer advised anything to the police.

I was told that I shouldn’t believe I was warned everything he says.

If you’ve got a car, you are able to get Having a car enables around more easily.

55.4

Which is right

1You aren’t allowed take / to take pictures here. (to take is correct)(Example)

I’ m in a difficult position. What do you advise me do / to do?

The film was very sad. It made me cry / to cry.

Lisa’s parents always encouraged her study / to study hard at school.

Please don’t interrupt me. Let me finish / to finish.

You can’t make people do / to do things they don’t want to do.

You can’t force people do / to do things they don’t want to do.

Sarah won’t let me drive / to drive her car. She doesn’t trust me.

Why did you change your decision? What made you change / to change your mind?

If you enter a country with a tourist visa, you are not allowed work / to work there. Meet me at the station. OK. Why don’t you come and stay with us? That would be nice. Don’t forget to call Joe. No, I won’t forget. Be careful. Don’t worry. I will. Can you give me a hand? Sure. ➜ Additional exercises 26–28 (pages 317–19)

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