96 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation
Will
Will + basic verb is tricky, as it can indicate both very high and very low probability. It is used to
make a promise (99 percent probability).I’ll be here at six tomorrow morning.
We’ll call you as soon as we arrive.It is also used to predict the more distant future (10 percent probability).My baby will be a doctor when he grows up.
You will get married and have a bunch of children.Won’t
Won’t + basic verb indicates a very low probability that something will happen.He won’t be at the wedding.
We won’t be able to see you in such a big crowd.Hit the sack
Hit the sack is a very informal way to say to go to bed and sleep.Man, I was exhausted last night. I hit the sack as soon as I got home.Pack light
To pack light means to prepare only a very small suitcase or carry-on for traveling.Be sure to pack light, because we’ll have to carry our bags part of the way.Catch up on
To catch up on means to do or learn something that you didn’t do earlier.When we’re at the beach, I plan to catch up on some important reading.Take care of
To take care of can mean to perform a task.I was going to call a plumber, but my husband said he would take care of it.
Will you mow the lawn for me? Sure, I’ll take care of it.Take care of can also mean to attend to a child or other person needing supervision.They’re looking for someone to take care of her ninety-year-old mother during the day.Pick up
To pick up means to grasp something that is on a lower surface.I broke the glass and had to pick up all the pieces.It can also mean to lift.This box is too heavy. We can’t pick it up.