Future
They’ve arranged to meet the clients at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
They _____________________________
They are meeting the clients at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
I wish I __________ closer to the city centre. Spending two hours a day commuting is exhausting. (live)
lived
Someone stole my bicycle while I was at work.
My bicycle was stolen while I was at work.
Money that has been borrowed and must be repaid
debt
There’s no chance that they’ll complete the project by Friday. (not)
They _____________________________
They won’t complete the project by Friday.
If only we __________ tickets for the festival earlier. Now everything has sold out. (buy)
had bought
They are renovating the town hall at the moment.
The town hall is being renovated at the moment.
Courage and determination when facing difficulties
grit
We intend to start our own business in a few years. (plan)
We _____________________________
We are planning to start our own business in a few years.
I wish I __________ that email before pressing ‘send’. It contained several embarrassing mistakes. (check)
had checked
Someone had left the windows open overnight.
The windows had been left open overnight.
Unable to make choices or decisions
indecisive
Sarah expects to hear from the university soon. (hope)
Sarah _____________________________
Sarah is hoping to hear from the university soon.
If only it __________ easier to switch off from work at weekends. I’m always thinking about my deadlines. (be)
were (was in inf.)
They might cancel the meeting because of the weather.
The meeting might be cancelled because of the weather.
Act confident or skilled even if you are not, so that you can become confident or successful over time
I’m certain that prices will rise again next year. (bound)
Prices _____________________________
Prices are bound to rise again next year.
I wish my brother __________ borrowing my clothes without asking. He never seems to understand why it annoys me. (stop)
would stop
Did anyone send you the invitation?
Was the invitation sent to you?
OR
Were you sent the invitation?
A vulnerable woman who needs to be rescued by the hero
damsel in distress