Future
It looks like it's going to rain; I think I ______ (stay) indoors today.
I think I WILL STAY indoors today.
Instant decision
Is this correct?
It's our anniversary. We are married for ten years.
NO
We HAVE BEEN married for ten years.
Say or Tell?
She ______ me that she's pregnant.
She TOLD me that she is pregnant.
Add 'the' if necessary.
"There's a sign saying we're not allowed to feed animals."
There's a sign saying we're not allowed to feed THE animals.
They spent a couple of weeks in Bali and had a wonderful/wonderfull time.
They spent a couple of weeks in Bali and had a WONDERFUL time.
Sorry I'm late. I promise it ______ (happen) again.
I promise it WON'T HAPPEN again.
Promise
Is this correct?
"This is the fourth time I've called, but there's still no reply."
Correct
Say or Tell?
I overheard Emily ______ that her mother was ill.
I overheard Emily SAYING that her mother was ill.
Add 'the' if necessary.
"I find that music really relaxes me after a day at work."
Not necessary.
I find that music really relaxes me after a day at work.
Add capital letters.
jack's going home in december for christmas.
x3 capital letters
Jack's going home in December for Christmas.
Gwen and Tom ______ (go) to Mauritius for their honeymoon.
Gwen and Tom ARE GOING TO GO to Mauritius for their honeymoon. (Future general plan/intention)
Gwen and Tom ARE GOING to Mauritius for their honey moon (Future arrangement - fixed)
Is this correct?
"There's no milk left; someone's drunk it all."
Correct
Say or Tell?
Why don't they ______ something instead of sitting there in silence?
Why don't they SAY something instead of sitting there in silence?
Add 'the' if necessary.
My sister loves animals and she's training to be a vet.
Not necessary.
My sister loves animals and she's training to be a vet.
There are talks on protecting the enviroment/environment.
There are talks on protecting the ENVIRONMENT.
Have you heard from Luca? He ______ (get married) next month.
He IS GETTING MARRIED next month.
Future fixed arrangement
Is this correct?
"I have worked as a translator when I lived in Spain."
No
"I worked as a translator when I lived in Spain."
Say or Tell?
Carl is always ______ me how hard he works but I don't believe him.
Carl is always TELLING me how hard he works but I don't believe him.
Add 'the' if necessary.
"I spend most of my time at work doing research."
Not necessary.
"I spend most of my time at work doing research."
Add apostrophe(s).
The students names must be written on the register.
x1
The students' names must be written on the register.
The only direct flight ______ (leave) at 5am, which means an early start.
The only direct flight LEAVES at 5am.
Timetabled event
Is this correct?
"Where's John? I haven't seen him since ages."
No
"I haven't seen him FOR ages."
Say or Tell?
What's the point of giving your son a watch if he can't ______ the time yet?
What's the point of giving your son a watch if he can't TELL the time yet?
Add 'the' if necessary.
"Stella's neighbours had a party and music kept her awake all night."
"Stella's neighbours had a party and THE music kept her awake all night."
Add apostrophe(s).
You should consider peoples feelings before you speak.
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You should consider people's feelings before you speak.