Exercises A1 : learn the infinitive in English

These exercises will help you practise what you learned about infinitives in English: ‘to + verb’ forms and bare infinitives after modal verbs like ‘can’. Try each exercise carefully!

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Blanks: To + Verb or Bare Infinitive?

Complete each sentence with the correct infinitive form. Use 'to + verb' or the bare infinitive after a modal verb.

1. She wants ___ (eat) a sandwich for lunch.
2. He can ___ (swim) very well in the pool.
3. They like ___ (go) to the park on Sundays.
4. I must ___ (study) for my English test tomorrow.

Exercice 2 — Spot the Error: Fix the Infinitive Mistakes

Each sentence contains one mistake with the infinitive. Rewrite the full sentence correctly.

1. She can to speak three languages.
2. I want go to the cinema tonight.
3. They must to finish their homework now.
4. He needs eat more vegetables every day.

Exercice 3 — Multiple Choice: Choose the Correct Infinitive Form

Choose the answer (A, B, or C) that correctly completes the sentence using the right infinitive form.

1. We would like ___ a new language this year.
2. My brother can ___ the guitar very well.
3. She hopes ___ her friends at the weekend.
4. You should ___ water every day to stay healthy.