narrative tenses
What were they doing when the doorbell rang?
Ex. They were eating dinner when the doorbell rang.
What do you predict about tomorrow's weather?
I think it will rain tomorrow.
By whom was the letter written?
The letter was written by ______ (name).
What do you enjoy doing with novels?
I enjoy reading novels.
What did you have done to your car yesterday?
I had my car repaired yesterday.
What did he see while he was walking home?
While he was walking home, he saw an old friend he hadn't seen in years.
What are their plans for next weekend?
They are going to visit their grandparents next weekend.
What is happening to dinner at this moment?
Dinner is being prepared right now.
What did he decide to do?
He decided to study abroad.
Where does she always have her hair cut?
She always gets her hair cut at that salon.
What had happened just before we arrived at the station?
The train had just departed when we arrived at the station, so we missed it.
Create an immediate prediction based on evidence
Look at those dark clouds! It's definitely going to storm.
When will the new bridge be completed?
The new bridge will be completed next year.
What is difficult to do with a new language?
It's difficult to learn a new language.
What did the teacher force the students to do?
The teacher made the students rewrite their essays.
What had she done before I woke up?
She had already left for work by the time I woke up.
Create a general statement based on feeling/personal beliefs.
We will pass the test.
Who directed this movie?
This movie was directed by ________ (name).
What does she avoid doing with junk food?
She avoids eating junk food.
What do your parents allow you to do on weekends?
My parents let me stay out late on weekends.
What did you use to do every summer when you were a child?
We used to go to the beach every summer when I was a child.
The traffic's not moving. We're _________ to be late.
going to
What had the teacher been doing yesterday night?
The teacher had been eating tacos yesterday night.
What do you regret about your past?
I regret _________ (-ing verb).
What did they assist you in doing with your furniture?
They helped me move all my furniture into my new apartment.