Halloween Fun
Complete the sentence:
"Americans are ______ spend billions of dollars on Halloween again next year!"
A. allowed to
B. bound to
C. forced to
D. supposed to
B. Bound to
Explanation: Bound to expresses a very strong prediction based on expectations or evidence.
Complete: "The museum ______ in 15 minutes. Please make your way to the exit."
A. is closing
B. might closing
C. will be close
D. is going close
A. Is closing
You are talking about a friend who always studies, never misses class, and gets excellent grades.
Which sentence expresses a confident prediction rather than a rule, permission, or obligation?
A. She is supposed to pass the exam.
B. She is allowed to pass the exam.
C. She is sure to pass the exam.
D. She is forced to pass the exam.
C. She is sure to pass the exam.
Teacher Explanation:
What's the difference between efficiently and thoroughly?
Efficiently means avoiding wasted time or resources. Thoroughly means doing something completely and carefully.
You arrive at your hotel at 2:00 p.m.
The receptionist explains that the cleaning staff will still be working on your room at that time.
"The staff ______ your room when you arrive."
A. will clean
B. are cleaning yesterday
C. will be cleaning
D. clean
C. Will be cleaning
The future continuous describes an action that will be in progress at a particular future time.
Structure: Will + be + verb-ing
Americans are expected to spend billions of dollars on Halloween in 2026.
Which category is expected to receive the MOST money?
A. Halloween candy
B. Halloween decorations
C. Halloween costumes
D. Halloween greeting cards
C. HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!
Fun Fact: Americans are projected to spend approximately:
Complete: "I need to clean my apartment ______ before my parents arrive. I don't want to miss anything!"
A. steadily
B. efficiently
C. thoroughly
D. initially
C. Thoroughly
BONUS LUCKY CHANCE!!!!!!!
What's the difference between at my own pace and in my own time?
✅ At my own pace refers to speed. In my own time refers to doing something when it's convenient for you.
Your friend says:
"I'm going to Miami this weekend!"
You immediately decide to join them.
You respond:
"Really? That sounds amazing! I ______ with you!"
A. will go
B. will be going
C. am going
D. was going
B. Will go
Teacher Explanation: We often use will for spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking.
Compare:
According to a 2026 American consumer survey, which Halloween costume is expected to be the most popular among adults?
A. Vampire
B. Witch
C. Spider-Man
D. Ghost
B. WITCH!
Fun Fact: Approximately 4.8 million American adults plan to dress as witches for Halloween in 2026.
Complete: "My teacher ______ me to practice English every day, even when I make mistakes."
A. purchases
B. encourages
C. regrets
D. devotes
B. Encourages
Your dog absolutely loves pizza.
You walk into the room carrying a giant pepperoni pizza.
You say:
"He's ______ try to steal a slice!"
A. supposed to
B. allowed to
C. forced to
D. bound to
D. Bound to
Bound to means something is extremely likely to happen.
Two robots clean a classroom.
Robot A finishes in 5 minutes but leaves dirt everywhere.
Robot B finishes in 10 minutes and cleans everything perfectly.
Which statement is correct?
A. Robot A works thoroughly.
B. Robot B works effectively.
C. Robot A works steadily.
D. Robot B works with difficulty.
B. Robot B works effectively
Your friends invite you to visit Italy next summer.
You haven't decided yet.
You say:
"I ______ go to Italy, but I'm not sure."
A. am going to
B. am going
C. might
D. will be
✅ ANSWER: C. Might
Teacher Explanation: Might expresses possibility or uncertainty.
Discussion: What's something you might do this weekend?
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights is celebrating its ____ year in 2026.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 35
D. 40
C. 35 YEARS OF HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Complete: "Regular exercise can make a big ______ to your health."
A. honor
B. difference
C. influence
D. appeal
B. Difference
Complete: "My friends have had a positive ______ on my life."
A. difference
B. honor
C. influence
D. worthwhile
C. Influence
Maria studies English for 20 minutes every day.
After six months, her English improves gradually and consistently.
"Maria is making progress ______."
A. with difficulty
B. steadily
C. initially
D. foolishly
B. Steadily
Steadily means progressing at a consistent rate.
You look outside. The sky is completely black, and thunder is getting louder.
You say:
"Look at those clouds! It ______ rain!"
A. will be
B. is going to
C. might be
D. is raining yesterday
B. Is going to
Teacher Explanation: We use be going to for predictions based on present evidence.
Example: Look at that car! It's going to crash!