B1: Time Expressions Quiz

What does "tomorrow" refer to?

• The day before today

• The same day

• The day after today

• A week from today

Answer explanation

"Tomorrow" refers to the day after today. It is commonly used to indicate the next day in the calendar, distinguishing it from today or any previous days.

When would you say "next week"?

• The week after this week

• The same week

• This week

• Last week

Answer explanation

You say "next week" to refer to the week after the current one. Therefore, the correct choice is "The week after this week." The other options refer to the current week or past weeks.

What does "in a month" mean?

• In four weeks

• In a week

• In two months

• In the future

Answer explanation

"In a month" typically refers to a duration of approximately four weeks. Therefore, the correct choice is "In four weeks," as it accurately represents the time frame implied by the phrase.

If someone says, "I will travel in 2023," when will they travel?

• This year

• Next year

• In the year 2023

• Last year

Answer explanation

When someone says, "I will travel in 2023," they are referring to the year 2023. Therefore, the correct choice is "In the year 2023." This indicates their travel plans are set for this specific year.

What does "next year" refer to?

• The current year

• The year after this one

• The year before this one

• In two years

Answer explanation

"Next year" refers to the year after the current one. It indicates the upcoming year, making "The year after this one" the correct choice.

Choose the correct time expression: "We are meeting ____."

• tomorrow

• yesterday

• last week

• in 2022

Answer explanation

The correct time expression is 'tomorrow' because it indicates a future meeting. 'Yesterday' and 'last week' refer to past events, while 'in 2022' is too vague for a specific meeting time.

What is the correct way to refer to a specific time in the future?

• In 2023

• Last night

• Yesterday

• A week ago

Answer explanation

The correct way to refer to a specific time in the future is 'In 2023', as it indicates a future year. The other options ('Last night', 'Yesterday', 'A week ago') refer to past times.

Which of the following refers to an event that will happen next week?

• Last week

• This week

• Next week

• Tomorrow

Answer explanation

The phrase 'next week' specifically refers to the week following the current one, making it the correct choice for an event that will happen next week. The other options refer to different time frames.

When someone says, "I have a test in a month," when will the test be?

• This month

• In four weeks

• Last month

• A week from now

Answer explanation

When someone says, "I have a test in a month," it means the test is scheduled for four weeks from now. Therefore, the correct answer is "In four weeks."

Choose the correct expression: "I will start my new job ____."

• next month

• last month

• yesterday

• in 2021

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'next month' because it indicates a future time when the new job will start. 'Last month' and 'yesterday' refer to past times, while 'in 2021' is too vague for a specific start date.