Future Forms
The future form used for timetables and scheduled events (e.g. "The film starts at six").
Present Simple
This two-word phrasal verb, starting with "P," means to delay something you should do now, like homework or revision.
Put off
This conditional describes situations in the future that are possible or likely.
First conditional
This phrasal verb containing "up" means to invent a story or excuse.
Make something up
In reported speech, Present Simple changes to this tense.
Past Simple
This two-word phrase means something spreads online to huge numbers of people very fast. → Go viral
Go viral
This structure is used for plans and intentions we've already decided on.
Going to + infinitive
This three-word phrasal verb, starting with "C," means to do something later that you missed or fell behind on earlier.
Catch up on
The first conditional pairs "if + present simple" with which structure in the result clause?
Will + infinitive
This phrasal verb means to disappoint someone by not doing what you promised.
Let (someone) down
In reported speech, "will" changes to this modal verb.
Would
This noun describes information that reveals a plot twist or ending and ruins the surprise.
Spoiler
This form is used for predictions based on opinions or beliefs (also used with may/might/could for possibilities).
Will
This two-word phrasal verb, starting with "F," means to progress too slowly and not keep pace with others.
Fall behind
This conditional describes imaginary, impossible, or very unlikely situations.
Second conditional
This phrasal verb, starting with "C," means to protect someone by lying for them.
Cover for (someone)
In reported speech, "can" changes to this modal verb.
Could
This hyphenated word describes watching many episodes of a show in one sitting.
Binge-watch(ing)
The future form used for personal arrangements already made (e.g. "I'm meeting Andy at Mario's").
Present Continuous
This adjective, starting with "G", describes someone who has a natural talent for something.
Gifted
The second conditional pairs "if" with this verb tense.
Past simple
This idiom, containing the word for a part of the human body, means to lie very skillfully and convincingly.
Lie through your teeth
In reported speech, "must" changes to this phrase.
Had to
This noun, starting with "F" completes: "The film was a huge ___."
Flop
"Will + infinitive" is used for an on-the-spot decision or this other function.
A promise or offer
This verb, starting with "C", means to travel regularly between home and work.
Commute
This conditional describes situations that are always true and uses "if/when + present simple" in both clauses.
Zero conditional
This three-word phrase, starting with "See," means someone can obviously tell you're lying.
See right through (someone)
Report this: Michael asked Bella, "Are you OK?"
This hyphenated noun, starting with "S," describes an event where every ticket has been sold. It can also have a negative meaning when referring to a person.
Sell-out
This form is used for predictions based on evidence you can see, e.g. "Look at those clouds, it's ___ rain."
Going to
This noun, starting with "A", describes machines and technology replacing jobs people used to do.
Automation
In formal English we often use this word instead of "was" after I/he/she/it in the second conditional.
Were
This adjective, starting with "E", describes someone who understands and shares other people's feelings.
Empathetic
The time expression "tomorrow" changes to this phrase in reported speech.
The next day / the day after
This 5 word idiom means to have to start again from the very beginning after a failure.
Go back to square one
This structure (will/won't + be + -ing) describes an action in progress at a specific time in the future.
Future Continuous
This two-word term, first word starting with "G," describes work where people have several temporary, flexible jobs instead of one permanent one.
gig economy
Name at least two words/phrases that can replace "if" in conditional sentences.
unless, as soon as, as long as, until, provided that, before, after
This idiom means to criticize someone when they aren't present to defend themselves.
Talk behind someone's back
In reported yes/no questions, we use "if" or this other word.
Whether
This hyphenated verb, means to make your own work available to an audience without the traditional business support.
Self-publish
This structure (will/won't + have + past participle), often used with "by," describes an action completed before a future time.
Future Perfect
This hyphenated compound, starting with "Z," describes a contract with no guaranteed minimum working hours.
Zero-hours contract
"Unless" means the same as this two-word phrase
If not
This phrasal verb, starting with "F," means to argue with someone and stop being friends.
Fall out with (someone)
True or false: reported questions keep the same word order as direct questions (verb before subject).
False — subject comes before the verb, no auxiliary do/does/did
his hyphenated adjective, starting with "E," describes a show or book people were excited and impatient for.
Eagerly-awaited