Time Traveler Tenses
I visited my grandparents last weekend.
Past simple.
If it gets cold tonight, we will light a fire.
First conditional.
In business emails, what does the phrase “I’m writing to follow up” mean?
It means I’m checking in again about a previous message or task.
At a hotel, what does “reception” refer to?
The front desk area where guests check in, ask questions, or get help.
In the sentence “She put the book under the bed,” what type of word is under?
A preposition (shows location).
She has already finished her homework.
Present perfect.
If I were taller, I would join the basketball team.
Second conditional.
In a meeting, what does it mean when someone says “Let’s go over the agenda”?
It means let’s review the list of topics we need to discuss.
At an airport, what does “gate” mean?
The specific area where passengers wait and board the plane.
What type of word is an in the sentence “I bought an umbrella”?
An indefinite article.
Right now, they ____ (prepare) for the school play.
are preparing → Present continuous.
If you had told me earlier, I ______ (help) you.
would have helped
What does the email phrase “Per your request” mean?
It means I am doing this because you asked for it (responding to a previous request).
What does the hotel phrase “continental breakfast” mean?
A light breakfast often including bread, pastries, fruit, and drinks.
The dog ran across the yard.
across
By the time we arrive, the movie will have started.
Future perfect.
I wouldn’t be tired now if I had slept more last night.
Mixed conditional
In business English, what does “action items” refer to?
It refers to tasks or responsibilities that need to be completed after the meeting.
In travel vocabulary, what does “customs” refer to?
The security checkpoint where travelers declare items when entering a country.
A cat jumped onto the chair.
The article is A.
He had lived in Spain before moving to Canada.
Past perfect
If the bus ______ (arrive) on time, we wouldn’t have missed the concert.
had arrived
What does the meeting phrase “Let’s table this topic for now” mean?
It means let’s postpone this topic and come back to it later.
What does “overhead compartment” mean on an airplane?
The storage bin above the seats where passengers place their carry-on bags.
In the sentence “The keys are inside a drawer,” identify both the preposition and the article.
Preposition: inside Article: a