Using the verb + object + infinitive pattern, complete the sentences so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence. Examples: I hope the bank will lend me a thousand pounds. I want the bank to lend me a thousand pounds. * We were surprised that Manchester United lost the match. We didnīt expect Manchester United to lose the match. * 1. Don't let me forget to pay the gas bill. Remind _________________________ . 2. "Can you help me carry my bag?" the little old woman asked me. The little old woman asked _________________________ . 3. Their parents said that they couldn't go to the concert. Their parents didn't allow _________________________ . 4. Luke hopes Brazil won't win the next World Cup. Luke doesn't want _________________________ . 5. Ian's doctor said that he shouldn't drink so much. Ian's doctor warned __________________________ . 6. We were suprised that he was given the job. We didn't expect _________________________ . 7. At first I wasn't interested in going skiing but then Wilson persuaded me. Wilson persuaded ___________________________ . 8. She was told that she shouldn't go swimming for the next week. She was warned _________________________ . 9. "The company must pay 300,000 Euros in damages," said the judge. The judge ordered _________________________ . 10. "Could you give a speech at our university?" the students asked me. They invited _________________________ . ANSWERS Verb + Object + Infinitive (1); Verb + Preposition (1), Verb + Preposition (2) |
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