Bare Infinitive Test

Part 1: Error Correction

In each sentence, identify and correct the error related to the use of the bare
infinitive or other verb forms. Some sentences may not have errors. If a
sentence is correct, write "No error."

1. I felt the room shake when the earthquake started.

2. Why to not consider taking a gap year before starting university?
3. She saw him to leave the house in a hurry this morning.
4. I would rather you to stay indoors during the storm.
5. It's time to let your kids to learn from their own mistakes.
6. He made me to understand the importance of being punctual.
7. We prefer renting a movie rather than to go to the cinema.
8. Did you notice the cat to sneak into the room?
9. I hear them sing their national anthem with such passion.
10. They had the maid to clean the house twice a week.

Part 2: Choose the Correct Option

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence (bare infinitive
or other).

1. I heard her (sing/sings/singing) a beautiful song last night.

2. He made me (to laugh/laugh/laughing) with his jokes.
3. She can (to see/see/sees) the mountains from her window.
4. We decided (to go/go/going) to the beach instead of (stay/staying/to stay)
home.
5. I’d rather (have/having/to have) a coffee than (drink/drinking/to drink) tea in
the morning.
6. Why not (to join/join/joining) us for dinner tonight?
7. They watched the kids (play/plays/playing) in the park all afternoon.
8. I’d prefer (to take/take/taking) the train rather than (drive/driving/to drive).
9. Can you (to help/help/helps) me move this table?
10. It’s essential (to be/be/being) honest rather than (to hide/hide/hiding) the
truth.
Part 3: Sentence Transformation

Rewrite the following sentences using the prompt given, ensuring that you use
the bare infinitive where necessary.

1. "It would be a good idea to try the new restaurant." (Why not)
2. "She always listens to music while doing her homework." (hear)
3. "It's better if you don't speak loudly in the library." (I’d rather)
4. "The manager asked the intern to prepare the report." (have)
5. "Instead of taking a taxi, we should walk to the hotel." (rather than)