Fill in the blanks.
1According to the timetable, the show ............... at 6.30.
Wrong!
Use the present simple for scheduled events, so the correct answer is "begins".
2He has signed the contract, and he ............... his new job next week.
Wrong!
Use the present continuous for a fixed personal arrangement, so the correct answer is "is starting".
3I think we ............... the match.
Wrong!
Use "will win" for a prediction after "I think".
4They have already booked their tickets, and they ............... by the evening flight.
Wrong!
Use the present continuous for a planned travel arrangement, so the correct answer is "are arriving".
5According to the official announcement, the Prime Minister ............... China in December.
Wrong!
Use "is to visit" for an official future arrangement.
6I will buy a new car if I ............... a promotion.
Wrong!
Use the present simple in a future if-clause, so the correct answer is "get".
7If everything goes as planned, we ............... to our new home next month.
Wrong!
Use "will move" for a future result after the condition.
8............... tomorrow, or do you have the day off?
Wrong!
Use "Are you working" to ask about a future personal arrangement.
9What will we ............... if he refuses to leave?
Wrong!
After "will", use the base verb, so the correct answer is "do".
10I don't think that she ............... the test.
Wrong!
Use "will pass" for a future prediction in this sentence.
11Who ............... dinner tonight?
Wrong!
Use "is cooking" for a planned arrangement tonight.
12What ............... for lunch?
Wrong!
Use "are we having" to ask about a planned meal.
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- According to the timetable, the show begins at 6.30.
- He has signed the contract, and he is starting his new job next week.
- I think we will win the match.
- They have already booked their tickets, and they are arriving by the evening flight.
- According to the official announcement, the Prime Minister is to visit China in December.
- I will buy a new car if I get a promotion.
- If everything goes as planned, we will move to our new home next month.
- Are you working tomorrow, or do you have the day off?
- What will we do if he refuses to leave?
- I don’t think that she will pass the test.
- Who is cooking dinner tonight?
- What are we having for lunch?