- Happen to + Infinitive
Usage: This structure is used to refer to the happening of something by chance.
Examples:
1) While she was turning the pages of an old book, she happened to see an old photographof herself.
2) The man you quarreled with, happens to be my friend.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with happen to + infinitive that fits into the context.
1. On my way to school, ………………………………………
2. If you ……………………………, tell him I am waiting for him.
3. You can take this tablet, if you ………………………………….
4. Recently she, ……………………………………………………
2. Verb + Gerund.
Usage: This is used to refer to the past, present or future.
Examples:
1. He enjoys swimming.
2. He enjoyed swimming.
3. He will enjoy swimming.
Exercise 2: Complete the following with a verb+ gerund construction.
1) Would you …………………………..
2) She ………………………………….
3) Players………………………………
4) An Ornithologist always …………
3. Had + Noun + Past participle
Usage: This construction is just another way of expressing an idea inthe impossible
conditional clause. It has to be followed by a main clause.
Examples.
1) Had I known it, I would have informed you.
2) Had he reached there, he would have rung me up.
Exercise 3: Supply a suitable had + Noun + Past participle construction.
1) ……………………………, she would have done it.
2) ……………………………., his foot would have been injured.
3) ……………………………., they would have come out in colours.
4) ………………., everything would have been destroyed by him.
4. Verbs of perception + object (noun or pronoun) + infinitive without to/present
participle.
Usage: Verbs of perception such as see, make, let, notice, know, feel etc.
when used with the infinitive ( without to) indicates our interest in thecompleted action whereas with the present participle, it indicates interest in the continuing action.
Examples:
1. I heard her sing.
2. I heard her singing.
Exercise 4: Complete the following meaningfully either with an infinitive or present participle.
1) They saw us …………………………………………..
2) This music system makes me ………………………..
3) Suasan enjoys …………………………………………
4) I can’t help ……………………………………………
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