Talking About the Future
Which form is used for a fixed arrangement: "I'm meeting / I will meet Jake at four"?
I'm meeting
Which adverb means "up to now" in a negative sentence: "I haven't met her new boyfriend _____"?
yet
What is the opposite of "making a profit"?
making a loss
What word describes the helpful comments a teacher gives on an essay? (Starts with F)
feedback
When starting a set of instructions, you say: "_____ of all, enter your password."
First
Use 'going to' to express a long-term ambition: "He _____ train to be a vet."
He is going to train to be a vet.
Use an adverb to show a surprising addition: "Jake's tidied his room and he's _____ done his homework!"
even
If a company buys one of its competitors, what phrasal verb is used?
take over
Teachers often struggle to m______ discipline in a rowdy class.
maintain
What phrase do you use to ask for guidance: "Could you ____ me how to install this app?"
tell
Which modal shows 100% certainty: "I'm sure you will pass / might pass the exam"?
will pass
Finish the sentence: "Personally, _____"
A: ...Mr. Slater is at lunch.
B: ...I much prefer a bath to a shower.
C: ...we take on extra staff in the summer.
B: ...I much prefer a bath to a shower.
When a business grows and opens new offices, it is _____.
expanding
Schools try to r____ standards when exam results are disappointing.
raise
Which word signals the final step in a process: "______, double-click on the file."
Lastly
Use the Future Continuous to describe an action in progress: "At 10 o'clock tomorrow, I _____ (fly) to Poland."
will be flying
Finish the sentence: "Surprisingly, _____"
A: ...Jack turned up early, which was great.
B: ...I'll be able to get an appointment.
C: ...you need to predict the answer.
A: ...Jack turned up early, which was great.
Finish the sentence: "It isn't a good idea to quit your job until _____."
you've been offered a new one
Students do better when they receive lots of individual a________.
attention
How do you ask about duration: "How ____ does it ____?"
long / take
Complete the prediction about a future plan that isn't finalized: "She is going to / will get married next year, but they haven't planned the wedding yet."
is going to
Which adverb describes an action that happened very recently: "Emily's _____ called to say she missed her train"?
just
If a business plan fails and results in nothing, you say the plan "_____ to _____."
came to nothing
If a teaching method is right for a student, we say the method s____ them.
suits
What phrase confirms a process is finished: "Yes, _____'s __."
that's it