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UNIT
EXERCISES
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47.1 Complete the sentences to report what was said using one of the verbs below and a to-infinitive
clause. You may need to use a verb more than once. If necessary, add an appropriate object
after the verb. (A & B)
ask demand invite remind threaten volunteer warn
1 'Would you like to come on a picnic with us?' —> He Invited roe/us to come on a picnic with
them.
2 'If you don't give me a pay rise, I'll resign.' —* He...
3 'Can I borrow your pencil?' —» He...
4 'I must know your decision soon.' —• He...
5 'Don't forget to go to the supermarket after work.' —* He...
6 'Can you give me a lift to the station?' -> He...
7 'Stay away from me!' • He...
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8 'If you can't find anyone else, I'll drive you to the airport.' He...
47.2 Underline the correct verb. If either is possible, underline them both. (C, D & E)
1 She promised/volunteered that she would collect the children from school today.
2 We offered/suggested that we could meet them at the airport.
3 He promised/volunteered to cook dinner tonight.
4 He demanded/ordered to have his own key to the building.
5 I agreed/offered that I would deliver the parcel for her.
6 The teachers said/agreed to meet the student representatives.
7 He advised/proposed that the subject of holiday pay should
be raised at the next meeting.
8 We expected/insisted to receive the machine parts today.
9 The Foreign Minister refused/requested that the peace talks should be re-opened.
10 The company suggested/promised to create 300 new jobs in the next six months.

Complete the sentences in any appropriate way using a clause beginning with an -ing form of a
verb. (F)
1 To help us prepare for the exam, the teacher suggested residing through our notes.
2 Because I was overweight, my doctor advised...
3 To raise more money, the government proposed...
4 To improve my English pronunciation, the teacher recommended...

47.4 Look again at the sentences you wrote in 47.3. Which one can be rewritten with a to-infinitive
clause without an object ? (A, B & C)

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