Intermediate grammar exercise (B1 level) verb + object + to + infinitive vs. verb + object + bare infinitive (without ”to”)
English grammar practice exercise, for intermediate level.
This exercise tests you on the difference between the following verb structures:
- verb + object + to + infinitive
- verb + object + bare infinitive (without to).
| Verb + object + to + infinitive | |
| After some verbs we use the structure someone + to + infinitive. Verbs which can be followed by this form include want, ask, tell, would like, advise, allow, expect, encourage, force, help, invite, order, persuade, need. |
They helped their neighbour to fix his car. She asked me to give her some advice. He told his assistant to send the parcel. She persuaded him to have lunch with her. We need someone to help us. |
The negative form is object + not + to + infinitive. With need, help and want we use the standard negative of don't, didn't, etc. |
She advised me not to sell my house. I don't need you to help me, thanks. |
| Verb + object + infinitive (without to) | |
When we use a second verb after let, make and help, we put the second verb in the bare infinitive form (the infinitive without to). |
Let me show you my new bike.
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Note: after help someone we can also use to before the infinitive. The meaning is the same. |
I helped my brother to decorate. |
After verbs of the senses such as see and hear we often use an object and the bare infinitive. |
I didn't see him score the goal. |
Exercise instructions
Choose the correct answer in the following sentences.
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Intermediate exercise: verb + object + to + infinitive structure
susukhine - November 13, 2023, 11:14 pm
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Anonymous - October 7, 2024, 6:29 pm
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