Talking about future events 999 · 1
EXERCISEFill in each blank with the most appropriate word or words.- When you grow up, you rich and famous.
a. are being c. will be
b. are d. were - Can you join us tomorrow? That’s impossible because we
sightseeing.
a. went c. will go
b. are going d. go - Don’t be late. The show at 6:30.
a. will start c. started
b. is starting d. starts - Will you go to the party with me on Friday night? I can’t. I.
a. study this weekend c. am going to stay in
b. will stay in d. might - I’m not sure what to do.
a. Maybe I’ll take the job. c. I won’t take the job.
b. I’ll take the job. d. I’m taking the job. - Is your brother going to the circus with you?
a. No. He doesn’t go. c. No. He won’t go.
b. No. Maybe he doesn’t go. d. No. He is going.
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EXERCISEMatch the words and expressions in the first column with those in the second column that
have a similar meaning. Note: There may be more than one match for each expression.- go to bed a. attend to someone
- pack light b. compromise
- catch up on c. do
- take care of d. do something you didn’t do earlier
- pick up e. give a ride to
- reach a happy medium f. hit the sack
g. learn a little
h. learn something you missed
i. lift
j. take a small suitcase