SU7 U6

​Probability and certainty in the future

By Daniela Moya

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the simple present tense.

equal / install / have / look / meet / slow down / sweeten / want

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1. The news about the economy

   good. It’s growing and more people have jobs.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the simple present tense.

equal / install / have / look / meet / slow down / sweeten / want

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2. Our group

on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Meetings usually last an hour or two.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the simple present tense.

equal / install / have / look / meet / slow down / sweeten / want

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3. Traffic

when there’s construction.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the simple present tense.

equal / install / have / look / meet / slow down / sweeten / want

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4. Sugar

this soda, so it’s a little more expensive. The cheaper ones use high fructose corn syrup.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the simple present tense.

equal / install / have / look / meet / slow down / sweeten / want

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5. Our class always

great discussions. I really enjoy talking with everyone.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the simple present tense.

equal / install / have / look / meet / slow down / sweeten / want

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6. 10kg

22lbs.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the simple present tense.

equal / install / have / look / meet / slow down / sweeten / want

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7. Around 10,000 people in our city are looking for work. The unemployed usually

jobs; they just can’t find them.

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Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Use the simple present tense.

equal / install / have / look / meet / slow down / sweeten / want

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8. Safety Systems

home security equipment—alarms, cameras, and stuff like that.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(1)

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Andy: Hey Mike, what are you watching?

Mike: It’s a nature documentary. It’s really interesting, but also pretty sad.

Andy: What do you mean?

Mike: Well, the strong (1. survive) and the weak usually (2. die). Most animals have a hard life.

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Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(2)

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Andy: Hey Mike, what are you watching?

Mike: It’s a nature documentary. It’s really interesting, but also pretty sad.

Andy: What do you mean?

Mike: Well, the strong (1. survive) and the weak usually (2. die). Most animals have a hard life

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Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(3)

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Andy: Hey Mike, what are you watching?

Mike: It’s a nature documentary. It’s really interesting, but also pretty sad.

Andy: What do you mean?

Mike: Well, the strong (1. survive) and the weak usually (2. die). Most animals have a hard life

Eli: Do you mind if I watch TV? The news (3. be) about to start.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(4)

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Andy: What do you mean?

Mike: Well, the strong (1. survive) and the weak usually (2. die). Most animals have a hard life

Eli: Do you mind if I watch TV? The news (3. be) about to start.

Kari: No problem. Actually, can I watch with you? I think the government (4. be) ready to make a big announcement. Maybe we can learn about it.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(5)

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Eli: Do you mind if I watch TV? The news (3. be) about to start.

Kari: No problem. Actually, can I watch with you? I think the government (4. be) ready to make a big announcement. Maybe we can learn about it.

Juan: Where do you want to go when we visit Los Angeles?

Paola: Beverly Hills (5. look) so cool. I really want to visit.

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Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(6)

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Juan: Where do you want to go when we visit Los Angeles?

Paola: Beverly Hills (5. look) so cool. I really want to visit.

Juan: Definitely. And it’s only about 5 miles from there to Hollywood.

Paola: 5 miles (6. not, be) far. It’ll only take 15 minutes to drive.

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Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(7)

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Juan: Definitely. And it’s only about 5 miles from there to Hollywood.

Paola: 5 miles (6. not, be) far. It’ll only take 15 minutes to drive.

Maria: Hey Ana, what’s your favorite food?

Ana: Hmm. Cheese (7. taste) great. It might be my favorite.

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Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(8)

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Juan: Definitely. And it’s only about 5 miles from there to Hollywood.

Paola: 5 miles (6. not, be) far. It’ll only take 15 minutes to drive.

Maria: Hey Ana, what’s your favorite food?

Ana: Hmm. Cheese (7. taste) great. It might be my favorite.

Maria: But cheese (8. be) more of an ingredient. I meant what’s your favorite dish?

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Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses.

(9)

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Paola: 5 miles (6. not, be) far. It’ll only take 15 minutes to drive.

Maria: Hey Ana, what’s your favorite food?

Ana: Hmm. Cheese (7. taste) great. It might be my favorite.

Maria: But cheese (8. be) more of an ingredient. I meant what’s your favorite dish?

Ana: Oh, then pizza is my favorite, though spaghetti (9. be) also great.

​Subject verb agreement

By Daniela Moya

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Decide the probability that the thing will happen.

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1. I’m about to call Justin.

• unlikely

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Decide the probability that the thing will happen.

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2. I expect it to be a good conversation.

• unlikely

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Decide the probability that the thing will happen.

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3. We’re on the verge of starting a toy company.

• unlikely

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Decide the probability that the thing will happen.

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4. It’s doubtful that we’ll make a lot of money.

• unlikely

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Decide the probability that the thing will happen.

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5. That said, we’re bound to enjoy working together.

• unlikely

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Decide the probability that the thing will happen.

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6. We’ll probably start out with just a website.

• unlikely

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Decide the probability that the thing will happen.

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7. There’s not much chance we’ll be able to rent space for a physical store.

• unlikely

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Decide the probability that the thing will happen.

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8. I expect Justin will build the website. He’s made website before.

• unlikely

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation.

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1. Maria: Laura is _____ to arrive late today. She said she’d try to be on time, but that she had some work to finish.

Sofia: No worries. We can start without her if she’s late.

• about

• likely

• certain

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation.

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2. Nicolas: You _____ of making a lot of money as an artist.

Matias: I don’t know about that. I think there are more opportunities than you know about.

• don’t have much chance

• are on the verge

• are doubtful

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation.

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3. Astrid: We _____ open an office in New York City next year. Most of our clients are there, so it would be helpful to have more people working there.

Martin: That sounds great.

• are unlikely to

• will probably

• don’t expect to

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation.

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4. Jeremy: He _____ get a promotion soon.

Brad: Oh, I disagree. He does excellent work. I think he has a good chance.

• is bound to

• will probably

• is unlikely to

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation.

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5. Sung-ho: _____ of quitting and starting our own company.

Ji-seon: I totally understand. It’s awful working here right now. Let me know what you decide to do.

• We don’t have much chance

• We’re certain

• We’re on the verge

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation.

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6. Sam: _____ that the city will solve all the problems with traffic soon.

Dale: Of course, but there are still some little things they could do. It’s not an all or nothing problem.

• It’s doubtful

• It’s likely

• There’s a chance

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation.

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7. Diego: Did you hear that the city _____ to increase the price of bus rides.

Alex: I did hear that. The fare increase starts in two weeks.

• is bound

• is about

• expects

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation.

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8. Joy: Did you see the weather report? There’s a big storm coming.

Julia: Yeah, but _____ affect us. It’ll be south of us. We’re too far north.

• I don’t expect it will

• it will probably

• it’s likely to

​Expressing future time

By Daniela Moya

Multiple Choice

Label each sentence as a future action, scheduled event, or future plan.

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1. I’ll go to the store now.

• future action

• scheduled event

• future plan

Multiple Choice

Label each sentence as a future action, scheduled event, or future plan.

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2. Maria will visit us.

• future action

• scheduled event

• future plan

Multiple Choice

Label each sentence as a future action, scheduled event, or future plan.

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3. The conference starts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.

• future action

• scheduled event

• future plan

Multiple Choice

Label each sentence as a future action, scheduled event, or future plan.

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4. We’re leaving the piano behind when we move.

• future action

• scheduled event

• future plan

Multiple Choice

Label each sentence as a future action, scheduled event, or future plan.

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5. I start speaking at noon.

• future action

• scheduled event

• future plan

Multiple Choice

Label each sentence as a future action, scheduled event, or future plan.

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6. The mom’s group meeting is on Monday.

• future action

• scheduled event

• future plan

Multiple Choice

Label each sentence as a future action, scheduled event, or future plan.

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7. They’re camping at Lake Reed that week.

• future action

• scheduled event

• future plan

Multiple Choice

Label each sentence as a future action, scheduled event, or future plan.

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8. Sophia will call you as soon as she has a minute.

• future action

• scheduled event

• future plan

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences. Change the verb form from future continuous to future perfect.

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1. The teachers will be discussing changes to the curriculum over the summer.

By the end of the summer, the teachers

changes to the curriculum.

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Complete the sentences. Change the verb form from future continuous to future perfect.

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2. Our friends will be visiting during the first week of September.

Our friends

by October.

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Complete the sentences. Change the verb form from future continuous to future perfect.

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3. Marisa will be using your office while you are away.

Marissa

your office while you were away.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences. Change the verb form from future continuous to future perfect.

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4. I will be studying these papers all month.

I

by next month.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences. Change the verb form from future continuous to future perfect.

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5. The classes you take here will be shaping your thoughts.

The classes you take here

your thoughts by the time you graduate.

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Complete the sentences. Change the verb form from future continuous to future perfect.

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6. The security team will be handling all the updates for you this month.

The security team

all the updates for you that month.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences. Change the verb form from future continuous to future perfect.

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7. The CEO will be pushing everyone really hard this quarter.

The CEO

by the end of this quarter.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences. Change the verb form from future continuous to future perfect.

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8. Our class will be attending the conference in June.

By August, our class

the conference.