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Infinitives :


Rewrite the following sentence using the infinitive form of the BOLD words.


  1. Climbing mountains is very dangerous.

    To climb mountains is very dangerous.


  2. Stealing others property is a crime.

    To steal others property is a crime.


  3. Helping the poor is service to God.

    To help the poor is service to god.


  4. Paneerselvan loves reading all types of books.

    Paneerselvan loves to read all types of books.


  5. Speaking ill of others is a bad habit.

    To speak ill of others is a bad habit.


  6. The House is not fit for living.

    The House is not fit fir to live.


  7. Crossing the railway line without looking is dangerous.

    To cross the railway line without looking is dangerous.


  8. He loves watching cricket match.

    He loves to watch cricket match.


  9. Barath is confident that he will win the match.

    Barath is confident to win the match.


  10. She wants learning music.

    She wants to learn music.


  11. I want going.

    I want to go.


  12. They hope succeeding in their attempt.

    They hope to succeed in their attempt.


  13. He wanted writing a story.

    He wanted to write a story.


  14. He desired becoming the king.

    He desired to become the king.


  15. She wanted singing on that occasion.

    She wanted to sing on that occasion.


  16. John was happy reading his letter.

    John was happy to read his letter.


  17. Boys love playing cricket.

    Boys love to play cricket.



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