Talk about an upcoming special occasion
We will hold the wedding in City Park.
The wedding will be held in City Park.
Cara: “I have a lot to do.”
Cara said (that) she had a lot to do.
If you are planning to attend, you _____ RSVP by the 15th.
can/have to/should
If you are planning to attend, you should RSVP by the 15th.
If I borrow something, I always _____ (return) it.
If I borrow something, I always return it.
If you can’t make it, please let us know _____ the 31st.
by or within?
If you can’t make it, please let us know by the 31st.
They will deliver the cake on Saturday.
The cake will be delivered on Saturday.
Rob: “I’m not going to the company picnic this year.”
Rob said (that) he wasn't going to the company picninc this year.
You _____ board a plane if you don’t have a ticket.
must/don't have to/can't
You can't board a plane if you don’t have a ticket.
When Stella is busy, her husband _____ (do) the cooking.
When Stella is busy, her husband does the cooking.
Janie should be here _____ half an hour.
by or within?
Janie should be here within half an hour.
I’m sure they won’t cancel the flight.
I'm sure the flight won't be canceled.
Fred to Sandra: “Can you call me back in half an hour?”
Fred asked Sandra if she could call him back in half an hour.
If the invitation says semi-formal, you _____ wear a tuxedo.
don't have to/should/must
If the invitation says semi-formal, you don't have to wear a tuxedo.
If you _____ (break) my phone, you will have to buy me a new one!
If you break my phone, you will have to buy me a new one!
If I can’t make it to the party, I will let you know _____ Friday afternoon.
by or within?
If I can’t make it to the party, I will let you know by Friday afternoon.
Will you send out the invitations this week?
Will the invitations be sent out this week?
Anna to her friend: “Will you pick me up at the airport?”
Anna asked her friend if she would pick her up at the airport.
If they want to, employees _____ invite their partners to the staff party.
mustn't/can/have to
If they want to, employees can invite their partners to the staff party.
If we have time later today, we _____ (meet) with them.
If we have time later today, we will meet with them.
If you need any help, just give me a call. I can be there _____ an hour.
by or within?
If you need any help, just give me a call. I can be there within an hour.
When will they serve dinner?
When will dinner be served?
Restaurant manager: “How many tables do you need?”
The restaurant manager asked us how many tables we needed.
If you have a meeting with your boss, you _____ be on time.
don't have to/can/must.
If you have a meeting with your boss, you must be on time.
I _____ (lend) you my lawnmower if you _____ (promise) to give it back.
I will lend you my lawnmower if you promise to give it back.
by or within?
You have to send the documents within the next month.