I went to the British Museum today and had a great time. I had no idea that I (0) will / would enjoy it so much! I really liked the chessmen from Lewis in Scotland. I thought that they (1) are / were amazing. I cant remember how old (2) they are / are they, but I think that they (3) were / had been made in Norway. Nobody knows who (4) brought / had brought to Lewis, but they say it was probably a merchant on his way to Ireland. I wondered (5) what / that had happened to him. May he died on the island.....
Question words + to-mrmitive
We can use a wh- question word + to-infinitive after verbs which express thoughts and feelings, or after verbs of reporting and communicating:
| Verbs of thinking / feeling | |
| decide, find out, forget, know, learn, remember, see, think, understand, wonder | I dont know what to do. Ive forgotten how to ride a bike. |
| Verbs of reporting / communicating | |
| ask, describe, discuss, explain, show, suggest, tell | He explained how to fill in the form. She showed us where to wait. |
Ask, show and tell need an object before the question word: The shop assistant told me where to find the belts.
We can use whether + to-infinitive after decide, know and wonder: I cant decide whether to buy it (or not). (= whether I should buy it)
Re-write the questions. Use the to-infinitive.
0 What do I do? I didnt understand...... what to do.......
1 How do I use a drill? I didnt know.......................................................
2 Ill show you. Hold it like this. He showed me.....................................................
3 How do I cut it? I asked.......................................................
4 Where do I put the glue? I didnt know.......................................................
5 What colour should I paint it? I couldnt decide.......................................................
6 How much paint should I buy? I asked.......................................................
Complete the sentences. Use the words in the box on the left and the correct form of the verbs in the box on the right.
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0 My piano teacher never told me....... how long to practice....... each day.
1 We dont know........................... or stay in hostels.
2 I cant see........................... my name on this form.
3 Have you decided........................... a drama group or not?
4 They asked us........................... to the barbecue - food or drink.
5 I cant remember........................... lemonade, but I think its quite easy.
6 Weve been discussing........................... tomorrow for our early train.
7 We couldnt decide........................... to the airport. I suggested getting a taxi.
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8 Lets get a guidebook. I want to find out........................... in Paris.
Report the sentences.
1 We want to go to Oakham next Sunday.
Sarah explained that............................
2 Book your tickets in advance.
Sam told her............................
3 Id like to book two tickets.
Sarah said............................
4 Can we take our bikes on the train?
She asked Sam............................
5 You can book your tickets by phone.
Emma says............................
Re-write the sentences. Use the words in brackets.
6 I used to be able to play the guitar, but I cant now, Matt said. (how)
Matt couldnt remember............................
7 When did you stop playing? Adam asked him. (had)
Adam wanted to know............................
8 Dont buy a new guitar, Adam told him. (not)
Adam told............................
9 You can borrow my brothers, I think, Adam said. (that)
Adam said, I think............................
10 Ill ask him tonight, Adam said. (to)
Adam promised............................
Circle the correct answer.
New Message
How are you? I hope that youre feeling better. My mum (11) said / told me that lots of people in her office have had flu. It sounds horrible!
Im OK. Ive been trying to decide what (12) to do/ I do next year. Ive been reading about all the different courses. One of my brothers friends says that (13) to enjoy / hes enjoying his Biochemistry course at Keele, so I asked my tutor if (14) it was / was it good. He advised (1 5) me to / that I apply to Kings College, London.
Im really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday. Do you know what time (16) youll / will you arrive? I think Nikhita will be able to come too. Becky spoke to her on Monday and she said shed got back from her holiday the day (17) previous / before. She told Becky (18) Ive /shed had a great time. Anyway, Ive asked them (19) that / to meet us at the restaurant at eight. My mum has offered (20) taking /to take us there, so we dont need to get the bus.
