Explanation:
Let's solve this step by step.
Part 1: Change the sentences using "it" and "the infinitive form".
We are changing sentences that use gerunds (verbs ending in -ing) into sentences that use "it" + infinitive form.
1. "Making a lot of noise stresses me."
We can change this to: "It stresses me to make a lot of noise."
We replace "Making a lot of noise" with "It stresses me to make a lot of noise."
2. "Eating healthily is important."
We can change this to: "It is important to eat healthily."
We replace "Eating healthily" with "to eat healthily" and use "It is important" as the new structure.
3. "Seeing poor children is sad."
We can change this to: "It is sad to see poor children."
We replace "Seeing poor children" with "to see poor children" and use "It is sad" as the new structure.
Part 2: Write the correct form of the verb.
We need to use the correct verb form after each verb or phrase. Remember:
- After prepositions like "with", "of", "to", we use the gerund (verb + -ing).
- After verbs like "keep", "continue", "stop", "think of", "be busy", we use the gerund.
- After "used the scissors", we use the infinitive to show purpose.
4. "I feel bored with ______ (wait) too long."
"with" is a preposition, so we use the gerund: waiting.
5. "He continued ______ (walk) for one hour."
"continued" is followed by a gerund: walking.
6. "He keeps ______ (interrupt) me."
"keeps" is followed by a gerund: interrupting.
7. "I am thinking of ______ (talk) to him."
"thinking of" is followed by a gerund: talking.
8. "We are busy ______ (prepare) lunch."
"busy" is followed by a gerund: preparing.
9. "She used the scissors ______ (cut) the string."
"used" with an object and purpose → we use the infinitive: to cut.
10. "I went to the party ______ (meet) her."
"went" to do something → we use the infinitive: to meet.
Final Answer:
1. It stresses me to make a lot of noise.
2. It is important to eat healthily.
3. It is sad to see poor children.
4. waiting
5. walking
6. interrupting
7. talking
8. preparing
9. to cut
10. to meet
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of infinitives worksheet.
