Verbs Followed by To + Verb worksheet

1. 1.
   We can't afford a new car.a) buyingb) to buy
2. 2.
   He promised me back.a) to callb) calling
3. 3.
   I'd like you this.a) readb) to read
4. 4.
   They agreed the price.a) loweringb) to lower
5. 5.
   She refused the form.a) to signb) signing

1. 1.
   I want going home.
2. 2.
   I want that you come.
3. 3.
   She managed finishing on time.

Write three sentences of your own that use this rule. You can use these phrases.

• would like to
• can't afford to
• be about to
• in order to
• too tired to
• old enough to

1. 1.b) to buy Afford is followed by to + verb.
2. 2.a) to call Promise is followed by to + verb.
3. 3.b) to read Would like + person + to.
4. 4.b) to lower Agree is followed by to + verb.
5. 5.a) to sign Refuse is followed by to + verb.

1. 1.I want to go home. Want is followed by to + verb.
2. 2.I want you to come. Want + person + to, not a that-clause.
3. 3.She managed to finish on time. Manage is followed by to + verb.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.