1.
We ……………………… go to the concert. We haven’t got tickets but we’re trying to get some.
Correct Answer
A. ’re going to
Explanation
The correct answer is 're going to. This is because the sentence is talking about a future plan or intention to go to the concert. The phrase "We haven't got tickets but we're trying to get some" suggests that the speaker is actively working towards attending the concert. Therefore, the correct form to express this future plan is "We're going to go to the concert."
2.
It ……………………… be hot today. It’s already 20 degrees outside.
Correct Answer
A. 's going
Explanation
The correct answer is 's going. The sentence is talking about the weather today and the fact that it is already 20 degrees outside. This suggests that it is likely to be hot today. The contraction "It's" is short for "It is" and is used to indicate a future event or prediction. Therefore, "It's going to be hot today" is the most appropriate choice.
3.
If we ________(leave) now, we ________ (get) there by lunchtime.
Correct Answer
leave
will get, 'll get
Explanation
If we leave now, it implies that the action of leaving will happen in the present or future. The phrase "will get" or "'ll get" indicates a future event, suggesting that we will arrive at our destination by lunchtime. The use of "will" indicates a prediction or certainty about the future outcome. Therefore, the correct answer is "leave" for the first blank and "will get" or "'ll get" for the second blank.
4.
If we ________(not get) enough rain this spring, there ________(be) a drought in the summer.
Correct Answer
do not get, don't get
will be, 'll be
Explanation
The correct answer is "do not get, don't get, will be, 'll be". In this sentence, the first blank should be filled with "do not get" or "don't get" to indicate the possibility of not receiving enough rain. The second blank should be filled with "will be" or "'ll be" to express the consequence of a potential drought in the summer.
5.
I always ________(feel) bad in the morning if I________ (go) to bed late.
Correct Answer
feel
go
Explanation
The correct answer is "feel, go" because the sentence is in present tense and the verb "feel" should be used to describe the speaker's current state of feeling. The verb "go" is used in the present tense to indicate the action of going to bed late, which is causing the speaker to feel bad in the morning.
6.
You ________ (have) a smaller carbon footprint if you ________(stop) driving.
Correct Answer
will have, 'll have
stop
Explanation
If you stop driving, you will have a smaller carbon footprint. The use of "will have" and "'ll have" indicates a future action or state of having a smaller carbon footprint. Additionally, the word "stop" indicates the action of ceasing to drive, which will result in a reduced carbon footprint.
7.
If you________ (not like) it, I________(buy) you a different one.
Correct Answer
do not like, don't like
will buy, 'll buy
Explanation
The correct answer is "do not like, don't like, will buy, 'll buy". In this sentence, the first blank should be filled with "do not like" or "don't like" to express a negative preference. The second blank should be filled with "will buy" or "'ll buy" to indicate a future action of purchasing a different item.
8.
A: Hi, Terry. Have you got any plans for the weekend?B: Yes. I ………………………………………………………………………the football.
Correct Answer
am going to, 'm going to, m going to
Explanation
The correct answer is "am going to, 'm going to, m going to". The question is asking about Terry's plans for the weekend, and Terry responds by saying "I am going to watch the football". The use of "am going to" indicates a future plan or intention. In addition, Terry also uses the contractions "'m" and "m" which are short forms of "am". This indicates that Terry is expressing their intention to watch the football in a casual and informal way.
9.
A: …………you…………………………………………………………… seethe Champions League match?B: Yes. Do you want to come?
Correct Answer
Are you going to, are you going to, are going to, Are going to
Explanation
The correct answer is "Are you going to, are you going to, are going to, Are going to." The question is asking if the person is going to watch the Champions League match. The correct response is confirming that the person is indeed going to watch the match and asking if the other person wants to join. The repetition of "are you going to" emphasizes the certainty and enthusiasm of the person's plan to watch the match.
10.
A: I’d love to. I ……………………………………………………………………… ask my mum if it’s OK.
Correct Answer
Will , will, 'll
Explanation
The correct answer is "will, will, 'll." The speaker is expressing their willingness to do something in the future, but they need to ask their mom for permission. The use of "will" and "'ll" indicates the future tense.
11.
Great. We ……………………………………………………………………… buy the tomorrow morning. I can get you one if you like.
Correct Answer
Are going to, are going to, 're going to
Explanation
The correct answer is "Are going to, are going to, 're going to". The sentence structure suggests that the speaker is talking about future plans. The repetition of "are going to" emphasizes the certainty of the plans. The contraction "'re" is used to shorten "are" in the third phrase.
12.
OK. I ……………………………………………………………………… call you this afternoon.
Correct Answer
Will, will, 'll
Explanation
The correct answer is "Will, will, 'll" because it is the correct contraction form of "I will call you this afternoon." The contraction "will" is formed by combining the subject pronoun "I" with the auxiliary verb "will," and the contraction "'ll" is formed by combining the subject pronoun "I" with the auxiliary verb "will" as well. Therefore, the correct contraction form is "will, will, 'll."
13.
They ……………………… be at the café, but I’m really not sure.
Correct Answer
A. Might
Explanation
The correct answer is "might". This is because the sentence is expressing uncertainty about whether or not they will be at the café. "Might" is used to indicate a possibility or a chance of something happening, which fits the context of the sentence.
14.
Our teacher ……………………… be 50 next week but he looks younger.
Correct Answer
A. ’s going to
Explanation
The correct answer is "'s going to." This is because the sentence is talking about the teacher's age in the future, specifically next week. The phrase "going to" is used to express future plans or intentions, and in this case, it indicates that the teacher will reach the age of 50 next week. Additionally, the use of the contraction "'s" is appropriate because it is a shortened form of "is" in the sentence.
15.
They ……………………… win the match. The others can’t win now!
Correct Answer
B. ’re going to
Explanation
The correct answer is 're going to. This is because the sentence is talking about a future event, specifically winning the match. "Might" implies uncertainty and "is going to" is incorrect because it does not match the subject "they". Therefore, "re going to" is the correct option as it indicates a future action that the subject "they" will perform.