Be About to / Used to
This phrase describes a past habit or state that is no longer true.
used to
This connector is used to add more information and is similar to "also" or "furthermore".
"moreover" or "besides"
This form is used for future intentions or plans (e.g., "I _____ visit my grandparents tomorrow.").
am going to
This conditional is used for general truths and scientific facts (e.g., "If you heat ice, it melts.").
the Zero Conditional
This phrase describes an obligation or something that is expected to happen.
be supposed to
Complete the sentence: "Look at those clouds! It _____ rain."
is about to
Choose the correct word: "I study hard (in order to / however) pass my exams."
in order to
Choose the correct word: "I haven't finished my project (already / yet)."
yet
Complete the First Conditional: "If it (rain), we (stay) home."
"If it rains, we will stay home."
You use this when you arrive at the scheduled time, not late (e.g., for a meeting at 9:00).
on time
Correct the mistake: "I am used to play tennis every weekend when I was a kid."
I used to play tennis...
This connector introduces a contrasting idea.
however
This tense is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past but is relevant now.
the Present Perfect tense
This conditional describes a hypothetical or unlikely situation in the present or future.
the Second Conditional
Correct the sentence: "I am suppose to call her at 5 PM."
supposed
Create a sentence using "be about to" to describe an imminent action.
The concert is about to start.
Complete the sentence: "It was raining heavily. (That's why / As long as) we decided to stay home."
that's why
Complete with a time expression: "She has _____ finished her lunch. The plate is still warm."
just
Form a Third Conditional sentence about the past: "If I (know), I (help)."
"If I had known, I would have helped."
You use this when you arrive early enough, not too late for an event (e.g., to see the start of a movie).
in time
Explain the difference in meaning: "I am used to the cold" vs. "I used to live in a cold climate."
"am used to" means I am accustomed to it now; "used to" means it was a past state/habit?
Use "in spite of" in a sentence to show contrast.
In spite of the rain, we went for a walk.
Explain the difference: "I am going to study medicine" vs. "I will study medicine".
is "going to" shows a prior plan or intention, while "will" is a spontaneous decision or prediction
Identify the type and correct the error: "If I would have a million dollars, I will buy a castle."
the Second Conditional. The correct form is: "If I had a million dollars, I would buy a castle."
Create one sentence that correctly uses both "on time" and "supposed to".
The train is supposed to arrive on time.