Infinitives Worksheet for Class 7 and Class 8

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What is an infinitive?

An infinitive is the first form of a verb preceded by to.

Examples: To paint

To draw

To read

Types or uses of infinitives.

Use	Example
As a noun	To dance is enjoyable.
As an adjective	I have a pencil to write.
As an adverb	She studies hard to succeed.

Exercise 1 (Infinitives Worksheet for Class 7 and Class 8)

Complete each sentence with a to-infinitive.

1. We tried __________.
2. He pretended not_________.
3. They decided________.
4. He agreed_________.
5. I forgot__________.
6. Sita can’t afford_________.
7. He doesn’t want______.
8. Would you like to ________?
9. I need________.
10. Do you intend_________?

Exercise 2 (Infinitives Worksheet for Class 7 and Class 8)

  Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Infinitive Form.

1. He decided ______(join) the music club.
2. They decided ______(help) the poor man.
3. The teacher asked us _______(sit) in the class.
4. I have nothing _______(do) this Sunday.
5. She has an interesting book_______ (read).
6. Please help me _______(carry) these books.
7. Our parents expect us _______(study) hard.
8. He has many children ______(feed).
9. I would like _______(become) a teacher.
10. She failed _______(keep) her promise.

Exercise 3 (Infinitives Worksheet for Class 7 and Class 8)

Rewrite the Sentences.

1. She went to the mall. She wanted to buy a doll.
2. He studied hard every day. He wants to come first in class.
3. Jaya opened the gate. She wanted to feed the dogs.
4. Jack listened to music. He wanted to relax.
5. Mohan saved money. He wanted to buy a cricket bat.
6. That bag is very heavy. I cannot lift it.
7. He went to the cinema hall. He wanted to see a movie.
8. The man took out his knife. He wanted to frighten us all.
9. The teacher spoke loudly. The students needed to take notes.
10. Peter went to the bakery. He wanted to buy a cake.

Exercise 4 (Infinitives Worksheet for Class 7 and Class 8)

Make Sentences.

1. To help
2. To learn
3. To write
4. To sing
5. To exercise
6. To run
7. To draw
8. To ride
9. To buy
10. To clean

Exercise 5

Match the Halves.

A	B
Please help the old lady	To buy vegetables.
Tom went to the market	To do better next time.
Sue has many servants	To take photos.
She asked her husband	To attend the meeting.
It is dangerous	To drive slowly.
It is wise	To carry the bag.
They wish	To play with fireworks.
Tina took her camera	To succeed in business.
Please try	To take her on a trip.
They decided not	To help her.

Exercise 6

Error Correction.

1. We decided going out.
2. I would like being rich.
3. Would you prefer having dinner now or later?
4. I tried keeping my eyes open.
5. I need taking more exercise.
6. Please try being quiet when you are in the library.
7. We decided going home early.
8. George tried reaching the shelf but he wasn’t tall enough.
9. Please help her alone as she is trying concentrating.
10. You don’t need ironing that shirt.

Answers

Exercise 1

1. We tried to solve the problem.
2. He pretended not to hear me.
3. They decided to go on a picnic.
4. He agreed to help his friend.
5. I forgot to lock the door.
6. Sita can’t afford to buy a new phone.
7. He doesn’t want to leave early.
8. Would you like to join us?
9. I need to finish my homework.
10. Do you intend to attend the meeting?

Exercise 2

1. He decided to join the music club.
2. They decided to help the poor man.
3. The teacher asked us to sit in the class.
4. I have nothing to do this Sunday.
5. She has an interesting book to read.
6. Please help me to carry these books.
7. Our parents expect us to study hard.
8. He has many children to feed.
9. I would like to become a teacher.
10. She failed to keep her promise.

Exercise 3

1. She went to the mall to buy a doll.
2. He studied hard every day to come first in class.
3. Jaya opened the gate to feed the dogs.
4. Jack listened to music to relax.
5. Mohan saved money to buy a cricket bat.
6. That bag is too heavy for me to lift.
7. He went to the cinema hall to see a movie.
8. The man took out his knife to frighten us all.
9. The teacher spoke loudly to help the students take notes.
10. Peter went to the bakery to buy a cake.

Exercise 4

1. To help others is a noble act.
2. I go to school to learn new things.
3. She sat down to write a letter.
4. My sister loves to sing songs.
5. It is important to exercise regularly.
6. He woke up early to run in the park.
7. Tina likes to draw beautiful pictures.
8. Ravi learned to ride a bicycle at the age of seven.
9. Mother went to the market to buy vegetables.
10. We worked together to clean the classroom.

Exercise 5

1. Please help the old lady to carry the bag.
2. Tom went to the market to buy vegetables.
3. Sue has many servants to help her.
4. She asked her husband to take her on a trip.
5. It is dangerous to play with fireworks.
6. It is wise to drive slowly.
7. They wish to succeed in business.
8. Tina took her camera to take photos.
9. Please try to do better next time.
10. They decided not to attend the meeting.

Exercise 6

1. We decided to go out.
2. I would like to be rich.
3. Would you prefer to have dinner now or later?
4. I tried to keep my eyes open.
5. I need to take more exercise.
6. Please try to be quiet when you are in the library.
7. We decided to go home early.
8. George tried to reach the shelf, but he wasn’t tall enough.
9. Please leave her alone as she is trying to concentrate.
10. You don’t need to iron that shirt.

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