1. We shall go hiking tomorrow if
2. We have no idea if
3. Time drags on as we dont know when
4. I wonder if
5. Well buy an ice-cream if
6. We wont be nervous before the exams if
7. He is constantly asking me if
8. We are planning to arrange a party but Im not sure if it will be ready in time
9. I havent any idea when
10. Drop in at my place when
11. You must find out when
5.3 Put the verb into the correct form using will or going to.
1. A: Why are you turning on the television?
B: I_____________(to watch) the news.
2. A: Oh, Ive just realized I havent got any money.
B: Dont worrythats no problem. I______________(to lend) you some.
3. Those clouds are very black, arent they? I think it______________(to rain).
4. A: Ive got a terrible headache.
B: Have you? Wait there and I _________________(to get) an aspirin for you.
5. A: Why are you filling that bucket with water?
B: I_________________________(to wash) the car.
6. A: Ive decided to re-paint this room.
B: Oh, have you? What colour ______________________ (you/to paint) it?
7. A: Look! There is smoke coming out of that house. Its on fire!
B: Good heavens! I _______________(to call) the fire brigade immediately.
8. A: The ceiling in this room doesnt look very safe, does it?
B: No, it looks as if it ______________________________(to fall) down.
9. A: Where are you going? Are you going shopping?
B: Yes, I______________________________(to buy) something for dinner.
10. A: I cant work out how to use this camera.
B: Its quite easy. I_________________________(to show) you.
11. A: What would you like to drink tea or coffee?
B: I_____________________(to have) tea, please.
12. A: Has George decided on what to do when he leaves school?
B: Oh, yes. Everything is planned. He ________________(to have) a holiday for a few weeks & then he________________(to start) a computer programming course.
13. A: Did you post this letter for me?
B: I completely forgot. I_____________________(to do) it now.
14. A: What shall we have for dinner?
B: I dont know. I cant make up my mind.
A: Come on, hurry up! Make a decision!
B: Okay then. We ______________________(to have) a chicken.
15. Jack: We need some bread for lunch.
Ben: Oh, do we? I___________________(to go) to the shop and get some. I feel like a walk.
Before he goes out, Ben talks to Jane:
Ben: I_________(to get) some bread. Do you want anything from the shop?
Jane: Yes, I need some envelopes.
Ben: Okay, I ________________________(to get) you some.
16. John has to go to the airport to catch a plane. He hasnt got a car:
John: Alan, can you take me to the airport this evening?
Alan: Of course I _____________________(to take) you. Id be delighted.
Later this day Eric offers to take John to the airport.
Eric: John, do you want me to take you to the airport?
John: No, thanks, Eric. Alan ___________________________(to take) me.
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Work in pairs. Continue the following dialogues.
a) Will you go to Moscow on Sunday?
I will if.
Will you take a small
I will if
b) Did you buy this book yesterday?
Yes, I was lucky
If its on sale will
I will, only.
c) Are you in a hurry?
No, why?
Will you
I dont know if
d) What will he do?
I dont know but I think he will return
Will you inform me when he
5.5 Underline the most appropriate verb forms in the conversation below. Cleo: Hello, Eric. Are you still here?
Eric: Hi, Cleo. Yeah, Im just checking everything for my talk tomorrow.
Cleo: Oh, yes, youll give/are giving your presentation t o the committee.
Eric: Thats right.
Cleo: Are you nervous?
Eric: Not yet. But I will be/I am if I dont get this PowerPoint thing to work properly.
Cleo: Oh, I use PowerPoint a lot. Ill help/Im going to help you if you like.
Eric: Thanks, but Ive had enough for tonight. The presentation isnt being/isnt till 11, so Ill still have/Im still having a couple of hours tomorrow morning to get things ready.
Cleo: Well, some of us will go/are going out for a Chinese meal and then maybe to that new club if you want/will want to join us.
Eric: Hm, sounds like youre going to have/youre having a pretty late night. I think Im giving/Ill give it a miss this time.
Cleo: Well, we have/were having a drink in the bar over the road. Why dont you come? Itll take/Its going to take your mind off tomorrow.
Eric: Well, maybe youre right. Look, Im just checking/Im going to check this thing one last time and Im/Ill be right with you.
Cleo: OK, see you there.
