3 VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR verbs + infinitive; uses of the
infinitive with to
a Complete the missing verbs from the
article.

1 Pl to arrive at least ten minutes
early.
2 O to make coffee.
3 You don’t w to annoy other
people on day one.
4 Tr to solve the problem yourself
first.

1. To arrive at least ten minutes early.
This sentence is giving advice or instructions on what action should be taken. The verb "arrive" is missing. To complete the sentence, we need to add the verb "need" before the infinitive "to arrive." The final sentence should read: "You need to arrive at least ten minutes early."

2. To make coffee.
This sentence is stating a task or action that needs to be done. The verb "make" is missing. To complete the sentence, we simply need to add the verb "to make." The final sentence should read: "You need to make coffee."

3. You don't w to annoy other people on day one.
This sentence is providing advice or warning against a certain action. The verb "want" is missing. To complete the sentence, we need to add the verb "don't want" before the infinitive "to annoy." The final sentence should read: "You don't want to annoy other people on day one."

4. Tr to solve the problem yourself first.
This sentence is giving instructions on how to approach a situation. The verb "try" is missing. To complete the sentence, we need to add the verb "to try" before the infinitive "to solve." The final sentence should read: "Try to solve the problem yourself first."

Using verbs in combination with infinitives allows us to express actions, intentions, instructions, or opinions. In these sentences, the infinitives with "to" are used to complete the meaning of the verb and provide further information or guidance.