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UNIT 6 GRAMMAR EXeRCiSeS

Grammar to Communicate 1: Future: Will for Decisions and Promises

Read each conversation. Look at the underlined sentence. Write D for decision or P for promise.

P 1. Child:
Dentist:
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Waah! Dont cry. It wont hurt. Were out of the sh. I need to speak to Mr. Ho. Have fun, honey. Ill pick you up later. OK, thanks. See you later! Do you want me to get the phone? No, its probably my sister. Ill get it.

2. Waitress: 3. Client: 4. Mother: Son: 5. Husband: Wife:

Customer: OK. Ill have the chicken. Secretary: Im sorry, but he isnt in today. Hell call you tomorrow.

6. Customer: Is the problem serious? Mechanic: No. Come back in an hour. Your car will be ready then. 7. Waiter: Whatll you have? Customer: Well both have the sh.

Complete the sentences. Use ll or wont and the verbs in the box.

answer

be

get

give

help

hurt

tell

1. I ll answer 2. He

the door. Its probably the babysitter. you a ride. He has a car. somewhere to go.

3. We dont have time to wait. We 4. I 5. Dont worry. I 6. Hes sorry. He 7. We anyone. It will be our secret. you nish.

you again. He promised. late. We promise.

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Grammar to Communicate 2: Future: Be going to and Will

Complete each conversation. Circle the correct answer. Write it on the line.

1. A: So, what are your sons plans for next year? B:

(He is going to / Hell)

He is going to

take two courses at the community college.

2. A: I need help. These boxes are so heavy!

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B: I have a truck. 3. A: Sheila and I you like to come?

(Im going to / Ill) (are going to / will)

help you move. meet at the library later. Would

B: No, thank you. Im busy. 4. A: Tom

(isnt going to / wont)

try out for the play this year.

B: Really? Why not? 5. A: The party is a surprise, so please dont tell anyone. B: Dont worry.
(Were not going to / We wont)

say a word.

6. A: Im free on Saturday night. Do you want to do something? B: Sure.

(Im going to / Ill)

give you a call.

Complete Lynns note to her roommate Julie. Use will or be going to.

Hi Julie, I m going to be mother

1. (be) 2. (feed)

away all next week on a business trip. My the cats for me. I hope thats OK with you. I
3. (come) 4. (not bother) 5. (show)

talked to her and she work. I promise that she Oh, and the landlord

during the day when youre at you like she did last time! the apartment on Tuesday, so
6. (see)

please make sure everything is neat. I Lynn

you next week!

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Grammar to Communicate 3: Future: Present Progressive for Future Arrangements

Look at Bert and Melissas calendar for next week. Complete the sentences. (Be careful! Some are affirmative, and some are negative.)
TUESDAY M: doctor - 2:00 WEDNESDAY B: softball 79? p.m. M: dinner w/ Holly THURSDAY B: breakfast meeting FRIDAY M: 4:00 haircut with Jacques SATURDAY Bs parents!! SUNDAY

MONDAY Holiday!!

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1. They 2. Melissa 3. Bert 4. Melissa

arent working is leaving

(leave) (play) (pick) (have) (work)

on Monday. Its a holiday. work early on Tuesday for a doctors appointment. softball on Wednesday evening. him up after the game because she dinner with Holly. a breakfast meeting on Thursday morning. her hair cut on Friday afternoon. over on Saturday.

5. Bert 6. Melissa 7. Berts parents

(attend) (get) (come)

Complete the conversations about Bert and Melissas schedule. Read the answers. Then complete the questions.

1. A: How many days

are they working

next week?

B: Theyre working four days next week. 2. A: What time B: Shes seeing the doctor at 2:00. 3. A: softball on Wednesday morning? the doctor on Tuesday?

B: No, he isnt. Hes playing on Wednesday evening. 4. A: What B: Hes attending a meeting. 5. A: Who B: Jacques is. 6. A: on Sunday? Melissas hair on Friday? on Thursday morning?

B: No, they arent. Theyre visiting on Saturday.

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Review and Challenge

Complete each sentence. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

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1. Id like to go to Martas party on Sunday, but a. Im working. 2. Our ight a. is arriving 3. We a. arent going to b. Ill work

after midnight. You dont need to pick us up. b. will arrive be late again. We promise. b. wont a walk. b. Ill take you pay for it. They promised. b. will help b. Will you next semester? b. will you take b. Will you do b. Ill have for us on Friday. She has a game. b. wont babysit

4. Its a beautiful day. I think a. Im taking 5. Dont worry about it. Your parents a. are helping 6. a. Are you going to a. are you going to take 8. 9. a. Are you doing a cup of coffee, please. a. Im going to have

answer the phone, please? Im in the shower.

7. So, have you registered yet? How many courses anything on Saturday night?

10. Stephanie a. isnt babysitting

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