Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.
1. Granny’s plane ……………………….. at three o’clock.
We use the simple present tense to talk about events which are part of a timetable.
2. The next semester …………………………. on November 10th.
We use the simple present tense to talk about events which are part of a timetable.
3. I will pay you back when I ………………… a job.
Please select 2 correct answers
When the main verb is in the future tense, we use a present tense in the subordinate clause to refer to the future.
4. I will call you when dinner ………………………… ready.
When the main verb is in the future tense, we use a present tense in the subordinate clause to refer to the future.
5. Rani ………………………….. for a drink.
The present continuous is often used to talk about future events when the arrangement already exists.
6. ‘The phone is ringing.’ ‘I …………………… it.’
We use the simple future to announce decisions taken at the moment of speaking.
7. I ………………………….. the tickets but you have to buy the dinner.
We use the simple future tense to talk about our decisions and intentions.
8. I think I ……………………….. it.
We do not use the simple present or present continuous to announce decisions that are made at the moment of speaking.
9. ………………………… I open a window?
We use shall in questions asking for instructions and decisions.
10. Let’s go and see her, …………………………. we?
We use shall in question tags after let.
11. …………………………… you get me some apples when you’re out?
We use will to ask people to do things.
12. Get me a cup of coffee, ………………………… you?
We use will in instructions.
Answers
1. Granny’s plane arrives at three o’clock.
2. The next semester begins on November 10th.
3. I will pay you back when I get a job.
4. I will call you when dinner is ready.
5. Rani is coming for a drink.
6. ‘The phone is ringing.’ ‘I will answer it.’
7. I will buy the tickets but you have to buy the dinner.
8. I think I will buy it.
9. Shall I open a window?
10. Let’s go and see her, shall we?
11. Will you get me some apples when you’re out?
12. Get me a cup of coffee, will you?
