Exercise. Use the prompts to write sentences beginning with “I want you…” / “I don’t want you…” / Do you want me…?”
Example:
Close the door. ==> I want you to close the door.
1. I want you to mop the floor.
2. I don’t want you to come home late.
3. I want you to return these library books.
4. I want you to finish your homework.
5. I don’t you to tell Aunt Martha about the party – it’ll be a surprise.
6. Do you want me to call the doctor?
7. I want you to stop by the grocery store on your way home.
8. I want you to buy some milk.
9. Do you want me to pick up some salad, too?
10. I don’t want you to get any cat food – we have enough.
Exercise. Use the following dialogues to complete the sentences.
Example:
Tom: My library book is overdue.
You: You should return it right away.
==> Tom had an overdue library book. I advised him to return it right away.
1. Jack was late. Tim persuaded the bus driver to wait for his brother.
2. Sarah was hungry. She asked me to lend her five dollars for lunch.
3. Mrs. Smith had rabbits invading her garden. Mr. Jones advised her to use dried blood to keep them away.
4. Jane makes a delicious pot roast. Her mother taught her to cook.
5. Mr. Brown hasn’t come to work yet. I expect him to arrive at any minute.
6. The teacher told the class to be quiet.
Exercise. Use the verbs in the following list to complete the sentences. Some will need the infinitive marker to, others will not need it.
Example:
Do you want me ______ you some supper? (cook) ==> Do you want me to cook you some supper?
1. The policeman told the robber to put his hands in the air.
2. My sister doesn’t let anyone use her mp3 player.
3. The accountant advised Father to invest some money in a retirement plan.
4. I don’t want Mark to know that I dented his car.
5. Sam told the mechanic to fix his flat tire.
6. The students wanted the teacher to give them an easy test.
7. Can I persuade you to trade seats with me?
8. Let’s go for a walk.
9. That movie always makes me laugh.
10. The doctor advised Uncle Tim to lose weight.
11. I told you to vacuum the carpet in the hall.
12. Mother is expecting us to come straight home from school.
13. Let me help you rake the leaves.
14. Father made Jack redo the test he failed.
15. Did you ask me to stop by the library after work? I don’t remember.
16. I just want Steve to quit asking me to go out with him.
17. Grandfather told Uncle Bob to meet him at the airport at 3:30.
18. Do you want me to open the window to get some fresh air?
19. The Smiths expect all their children to make the honor roll in school.
20. Let’s get Peter a new trumpet for his birthday.
21. I’ll teach you to be rude to your elders!
22. The officer persuaded the distraught man not to jump off the bridge.
23. The bartender asked the drunken man to leave the pub and go home.
24. My mother taught me to knit mittens.
25. Do you want us to bring dessert?