Gerunds and infinitives | Adjective/ Relative Clause | Expressing purpose |
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Wrong, ‘going’
Right or wrong:
As the rain had stopped, I suggested to go out for a walk. |
Did you see the book which/ that I returned to Daniel.
Combine the two sentences:
Did you see the book? I returned it to Daniel. |
Kenny has made a shopping list so as to buy some food for the party.
Combine the two sentences:
Kenny has made a shopping list. He wants to buy some food for the party. (so as to) |
Right
Right or Wrong:
I’ll lend you the novel when I’ve finished reading it. |
Ms Kwok is looking for the student who stole the money.
Combine the two sentences:
Ms Kwok is looking for the student. He stole the money. |
Tine has to return to her classroom in order to get back her book.
Combine the two sentences:
Tina has to return to her classroom. She needs to get back her book. (in order to) |
Laughing
He couldn’t help _____ (laugh) when he heard the funny joke.
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Citistore, which does not open until 10am, offers many goods.
Combine the two sentences:
Citistore offers many goods. It does not open until 10am. |
Simon opens the window in order that he can/ will get some fresh air.
Combine the two sentences:
Simon opens the window. He wants to get some fresh air. (in order that) |
Wrong, ‘to jump’
Right or Wrong:
The noise caused me jumping. |
Superman, which is from a far-off planet, is my favourite character.
Combine the two sentences:
Superman is my favourite character. It is from a far-off planet. |
Billy runs all the way very quickly so as not to be late for school.
Combine the two sentences:
Billy runs all the way very quickly. He doesn’t want to be late for school. (so as not to) |
Wrong, ‘Would you mind calling me later?’
Right or Wrong:
I’m doing my homework. Would you mind to call me later? |
That is the girl who/ whom/ that I saw at Leo’s party.
Combine the two sentences:
That is the girl. I saw her at Leo’s party. |
We study very hard so that we can pass the exam.
Complete the sentence:
We study very hard _____ (so that) |