Future forms
What tense do we use to talk about future events that are a part of a timetable or a regular schedule?
present simple
Which modal verbs are commonly used to talk about permission and obligation? (name at least 3)
can, could, must, should, ought to, may
This modal verb can be used for obligation and to say that we are almost sure about something in the present
must
adjective used to describe something impressive and spectacular
breathtaking
mercury
What tense do we use to talk about future events that are arranged, like a meeting or a flight?
present continuous
What form is used to express negative obligation (obligation not to do something)?
mustn't
Which modal verb do we use to say that we are almost sure that something isn't true in the prsesent?
can't
adjective used to describe a space that is pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned
picturesque
This is the only part of the human body that can't heal itself.
tooth enamel
What is the most common form used to talk about future plans and intentions?
be going to
What form do you use to say that something is not necessary?
don't need to / needn't
We use should to describe a situation which we expect to happen (positive outcomes). What other modal verb can be used for the same thing?
ought
adjective for something that is far away from where other people live
remote
This creature's heart is located in its head.
a shrimp
What is the most common form used to express future in the past?
was/were going to
What meaning is expressed with "had better"?
strong advice or warning
Complete the sentence with one word:
He's _______ to be here in a minute. He left an hour ago.
bound
adjective used to describe buildings in bad condition
run-down
This common food used to be sold as medicine in the 1800s.
What form is used to say that something is going to happen very soon, but without giving a specific time?
be about to + infinitive
What form do you use to say that something wasn't necessary, but you did it anyway?
didn't need to + infinitive / needn't have + past participle
Make the following grammatically correct:
I don't think Marta has gone to bed yet. I think she must still study.
must still be studying
adjective used to describe something cheap, badly made, and/or lacking in taste
tacky
In Haiti, it is a crime to become this fantastical creature.
zombie (article 246 of Haitian legal code explicitly condemns zombification)