3. WAYS OF EXPRESSING THE FUTURE TIME
Activity – 1
Use shall or will in the blank spaces.
(a) A friend is trying to move a heavy table. You say, “______ I give you a
hand?”
(b) There is a lot of cleaning to do. You do the cleaning and I ______ do the
drying.
(c) A friend is carrying a lot of books to the library. You are going there
anyway. You say, “I ______ take them there if you like.”
(d) I ______ go and ask the clerk if he has a spare key.”
Answers:
(a) Shall (b) will (c) will (d) will
Activity – 3
In each of the following pairs of sentences, one is more natural and
common. Cross out the more unusual one.
(a) Leave that. (I’ll carry it. /I’m going to carry it) for you.
(b) Bye. (I’ll see you/ I’m going to see you) tomorrow.
(c) (I’ll post/ I’m going to post) these letters for you if you like.
(d) I’m so tired. (I’ll go/ I’m going to go) to bed.
(e) I’m so far behind with my studies that (I’ll work/ I’m going to work) next
Sunday.
Answers
In each pair, the more natural and common expression is:
(a) Leave that. I’ll carry it for you.
I’m going to carry it
(b) Bye. I’ll see you tomorrow.
I’m going to see you
(c) I’ll post these letters for you if you like.
I’m going to post
(d) I’m so tired. I’ll go to bed.
I’m going to go
10 Additional Questions
(f) The phone is ringing. (I’ll answer/ I’m going to answer) it.
(g) Look at those dark clouds! (It’ll rain/ It’s going to rain) soon.
(h) I’ve decided to learn French. (I’ll join/ I’m going to join) a language
course next month.
(i) “Would you like some tea?” “Yes, please. (I’ll have/ I’m going to have)
some.”
(j) We have already bought the tickets. (We’ll travel/ We’re going to travel)
to Delhi next week.
(k) “I can’t lift this box.” “Don’t worry. (I’ll help/ I’m going to help) you.”
(l) She has saved enough money. (She’ll buy/ She’s going to buy) a new laptop
next month.
(m) “What are you doing this evening?” “(I’ll visit/ I’m going to visit) my
grandmother.”
(n) Watch out! That glass (will fall/ is going to fall).
(o) “I forgot to post this letter.” “Don’t worry. (I’ll post/ I’m going to
post) it for you.”
Answers
(f) The phone is ringing. I’ll answer it.
I’m going to answer
(g) Look at those dark clouds! It’s going to rain soon.
It’ll rain
(h) I’ve decided to learn French. I’m going to join a language
course next month.
I’ll join
(i) “Would you like some tea?” “Yes, please. I’ll have some.”
I’m going to have
(j) We have already bought the tickets. We’re going to travel to
Delhi next week.
We’ll travel
(k) “I can’t lift this box.” “Don’t worry. I’ll help you.”
I’m going to help
(l) She has saved enough money. She’s going to buy a new laptop
next month.
She’ll buy
(m) “What are you doing this evening?” “I’m going to visit my
grandmother.”
I’ll visit
(n) Watch out! That glass is going to fall.
will fall
(o) “I forgot to post this letter.” “Don’t worry. I’ll post it
for you.”
I’m going to post
Activity – 4
Two friends, Nilu and Chinu, are leaving school together. Their parents
have gone to their village. Some lines of their conversation are correct and
some contain mistakes. If a line is correct, put a tick mark (✓). If a line has a mistake, underline the mistake and write the correct
expression against the brackets.
(a) Nilu: Where will you eat tonight? (1)
(b) Chinu: At home. I’ve got a cookery book, so I’ll make a curry. (2)
(c) Nilu: Why not come to my place? I’m going to cook us both something. (3)
(d) Chinu: Won’t you go to meet your Grandpa? (4)
(e) Nilu: No, he’s left for the village. I’m not going to meet him for a month
or so. (5)
(f) Chinu: O.K. I’m going to come round at 8 and I’ll bring some ice-cream. (6)
(g) Nilu: Fine. I’ll see you then. (7)
Answers
(a) Nilu: Where will you eat tonight? ✓
(b) Chinu: At home. I’ve got a cookery book, so
I’ll make a curry. ✓
(c) Nilu: Why not come to my place? I’m going to
cook us both something. ✓
(d) Chinu: Won’t you go to meet your Grandpa? ✓
(e) Nilu: No, he’s left for the village. I’m not
going to meet him for a month or so. ✓
(f) Chinu: O.K. I’m going
to come → I’ll come round at 8 and I’ll bring some
ice-cream.
(g) Nilu: Fine. I’ll see you then. ✓
Correct answer: (f) I’ll come
Additional Questions
(h) Nilu: What are you going to do after dinner? (8)
(i) Chinu: I’ll probably watch television for a while. (9)
(j) Nilu: I’m going to visit my aunt tomorrow. (10)
(k) Chinu: Shall I come with you? (11)
(l) Nilu: Yes, I’m sure she will be pleased to see you. (12)
(m) Chinu: Then I’ll meet you outside your house at ten. (13)
(n) Nilu: Great! I’m going to bring some books for her children. (14)
(o) Chinu: I think they will like them. (15)
(p) Nilu: I’ll call you tonight to confirm the plan. (16)
(q) Chinu: All right. I’m seeing you tomorrow then. (17)
Answers
(h) Nilu: What are you going to do after dinner? ✓
(i) Chinu: I’ll probably watch television for a
while. ✓
(j) Nilu: I’m going to visit my aunt tomorrow. ✓
(k) Chinu: Shall I come with you? ✓
(l) Nilu: Yes, I’m sure she will be pleased to
see you. ✓
(m) Chinu: Then I’ll meet you outside your house
at ten. ✓
(n) Nilu: Great! I’m going to bring some books
for her children. ✓
(o) Chinu: I think they will like them. ✓
(p) Nilu: I’ll call you tonight to confirm the
plan. ✓
(q) Chinu: All right. I’m
seeing → I’ll see you tomorrow then.
Correct answer: (q) I’ll see
Activity – 5
Use will/shall, be going to, or the present progressive
forms of the verbs given in brackets to complete the following dialogue.
Mina: Would you like to come to watch a movie this weekend?
Nina: I’d like to, but I’m afraid (I/not/have) time.
Mina: Why? (what/do)?
Nina: Well, (my father/arrive) back from Delhi. He’s been there for six
months and (we/have) a big party to celebrate.
Mina: ………. (he/not/be) too tired for a party after his long train
journey?
Nina: Yes, and no doubt ……….. (he/have) no proper food during the
journey. So, on Saturday he can take it easy. But on Sunday, (all the
family/come) on a picnic. (we/go) on a picnic. ……….. (I/prepare) things all day
on Saturday. Mina: What a lot of work for you.
Nina: I don’t mind. Other members of my family are helpful and we are
well organised. In fact, (I/see) someone about hiring a cook this afternoon.
So, I must go now or …….. (I/not/get) to their shop before ………. (they/ close).
Mina: I hope (everything/go) well for you.
Nina: I’m sure (it/be) a great day, provided (the weather/remain) fine.
Answers
Mina: Would you like to come to watch a movie this
weekend?
Nina: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to have time.
Mina: Why? What are you doing?
Nina: Well, my father is arriving back from Delhi. He’s been
there for six months and we’re going to have a big party to celebrate.
Mina: Won’t he be too tired for a party after his long train
journey?
Nina: Yes, and no doubt he will have no proper food during the
journey. So, on Saturday he can take it easy. But on Sunday, all the family
are coming on a picnic. We’re going on a picnic. I’m going to
prepare things all day on Saturday.
Mina: What a lot of work for you.
Nina: I don’t mind. Other members of my family are helpful and we are
well organised. In fact, I’m seeing someone about hiring a cook this
afternoon. So, I must go now or I won’t get to their shop before they
close.
Mina: I hope everything will go well for you.
Nina: I’m sure it will be a great day, provided the weather
remains fine.
5 Additional Questions
Use will/shall, be going to, or the present progressive forms of the verbs
given in brackets to complete the following dialogue.
Set 1
Ravi: Would you like to come to my house this
Saturday?
Amit: I’d love to, but I’m afraid (I/not/have) enough time.
Ravi: Why? (what/do)?
Amit: Well, (my uncle/arrive) from Mumbai. He has been away for several
months and (we/have) a family gathering to welcome him.
Ravi: ……….. (he/not/be) tired after such a long journey?
Amit: He probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (he/need) some rest. So,
on Saturday morning he can relax. But on Sunday, (all the relatives/come) to
our house. (we/organise) a special lunch. ……….. (I/help) my mother with the
preparations on Saturday.
Ravi: That sounds like a lot of work.
Amit: I don’t mind. Everyone is helping. In fact, (I/meet) a caterer
this evening. So, I must leave now or ……….. (I/not/reach) his office before
……….. (he/leave).
Ravi: I hope (everything/go) well.
Amit: I’m sure (it/be) a wonderful gathering, provided (everyone/arrive)
on time.
Answers
Ravi: Would you like to come to my house this
Saturday?
Amit: I’d love to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to have enough
time.
Ravi: Why? What are you doing?
Amit: Well, my uncle is arriving from Mumbai. He has been away
for several months and we’re going to have a family gathering to welcome
him.
Ravi: Won’t he be tired after such a long journey?
Amit: He probably will be, and no doubt he will need some rest.
So, on Saturday morning he can relax. But on Sunday, all the relatives are
coming to our house. We’re going to organise a special lunch. I’m
going to help my mother with the preparations on Saturday.
Ravi: That sounds like a lot of work.
Amit: I don’t mind. Everyone is helping. In fact, I’m meeting a
caterer this evening. So, I must leave now or I won’t reach his office
before he leaves.
Ravi: I hope everything will go well.
Amit: I’m sure it will be a wonderful gathering, provided everyone
arrives on time.
Set 2
Priya: Would you like to join us for a day at the
beach this weekend?
Riya: I’d love to, but I’m afraid (I/not/be) free.
Priya: Why? (what/do)?
Riya: Well, (my cousin/come) from Bengaluru. She has been studying there
for a year and (we/hold) a small celebration for her.
Priya: ……….. (she/not/be) tired after the journey?
Riya: She probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (she/want) some rest. So,
on Saturday she can relax. But on Sunday, (all our cousins/visit) us. (we/have)
lunch together. ……….. (I/help) my aunt with the arrangements on Saturday.
Priya: That sounds busy.
Riya: It is, but everyone is helping. In fact, (I/meet) a decorator this
afternoon. So, I must go now or ……….. (I/not/get) to his shop before ………..
(he/close).
Priya: I hope (everything/go) well.
Riya: I’m sure (it/be) a lovely celebration, provided (the
weather/remain) pleasant.
Answers
Priya: Would you like to join us for a day at the
beach this weekend?
Riya: I’d love to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to be free.
Priya: Why? What are you doing?
Riya: Well, my cousin is coming from Bengaluru. She has been
studying there for a year and we’re going to hold a small celebration
for her.
Priya: Won’t she be tired after the journey?
Riya: She probably will be, and no doubt she will want some rest.
So, on Saturday she can relax. But on Sunday, all our cousins are visiting
us. We’re going to have lunch together. I’m going to help my aunt
with the arrangements on Saturday.
Priya: That sounds busy.
Riya: It is, but everyone is helping. In fact, I’m meeting a
decorator this afternoon. So, I must go now or I won’t get to his shop
before he closes.
Priya: I hope everything will go well.
Riya: I’m sure it will be a lovely celebration, provided the
weather remains pleasant.
Set 3
Arjun: Are you free to come to the school exhibition
on Saturday?
Karan: I’d like to, but I’m afraid (I/not/have) enough time.
Arjun: Why? (what/do)?
Karan: Well, (my grandparents/visit) us this weekend. They have been
away for several months and (we/have) a special family lunch.
Arjun: ……….. (they/not/be) tired after travelling such a long distance?
Karan: They probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (they/want) to rest
when they arrive. So, on Saturday morning they can take it easy. But on Sunday,
(all the family/get together) at our house. (we/prepare) a special meal. ………..
(I/help) my mother with the cooking on Saturday.
Arjun: You certainly have a busy weekend.
Karan: Yes, but I don’t mind. In fact, (I/see) a shopkeeper this
afternoon about ordering some sweets. So, I must go now or ……….. (I/not/reach)
the shop before ……….. (it/close).
Arjun: I hope (everything/go) well.
Karan: I’m sure (it/be) a memorable weekend, provided (everyone/arrive)
on time.
Answers
Arjun: Are you free to come to the school exhibition
on Saturday?
Karan: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to have enough
time.
Arjun: Why? What are you doing?
Karan: Well, my grandparents are visiting us this weekend. They
have been away for several months and we’re going to have a special
family lunch.
Arjun: Won’t they be tired after travelling such a long distance?
Karan: They probably will be, and no doubt they will want to rest
when they arrive. So, on Saturday morning they can take it easy. But on Sunday,
all the family are getting together at our house. We’re going to
prepare a special meal. I’m going to help my mother with the cooking
on Saturday.
Arjun: You certainly have a busy weekend.
Karan: Yes, but I don’t mind. In fact, I’m seeing a shopkeeper
this afternoon about ordering some sweets. So, I must go now or I won’t
reach the shop before it closes.
Arjun: I hope everything will go well.
Karan: I’m sure it will be a memorable weekend, provided everyone
arrives on time.
Set 4
Meera: Would you like to come shopping with me
tomorrow?
Sana: I’d like to, but I’m afraid (I/not/be) free.
Meera: Why? (what/do)?
Sana: Well, (my sister/return) from Chennai. She has been working there
for several months and (we/organise) a welcome dinner for her.
Meera: ……….. (she/not/be) tired after travelling all day?
Sana: Yes, and no doubt ……….. (she/need) some rest. So, tomorrow
afternoon she can relax. But in the evening, (all our relatives/come) for
dinner. (we/prepare) everything at home. ……….. (I/help) my mother with the
arrangements tomorrow morning.
Meera: That sounds like quite a lot of work.
Sana: It is, but we are sharing the work. In fact, (I/talk) to a caterer
this afternoon. So, I must go now or ……….. (I/not/reach) his office before
……….. (he/leave).
Meera: I hope (everything/go) smoothly.
Sana: I’m sure (it/be) a wonderful evening, provided (everyone/come) on
time.
Answers
Meera: Would you like to come shopping with me
tomorrow?
Sana: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to be free.
Meera: Why? What are you doing?
Sana: Well, my sister is returning from Chennai. She has been
working there for several months and we’re going to organise a welcome
dinner for her.
Meera: Won’t she be tired after travelling all day?
Sana: Yes, and no doubt she will need some rest. So, tomorrow
afternoon she can relax. But in the evening, all our relatives are coming
for dinner. We’re going to prepare everything at home. I’m going to
help my mother with the arrangements tomorrow morning.
Meera: That sounds like quite a lot of work.
Sana: It is, but we are sharing the work. In fact, I’m talking to
a caterer this afternoon. So, I must go now or I won’t reach his office
before he leaves.
Meera: I hope everything will go smoothly.
Sana: I’m sure it will be a wonderful evening, provided everyone
comes on time.
Set 5
Dev: Would you like to come to the cricket match
with us on Sunday?
Rohit: I’d like to, but I’m afraid (I/not/be) able to come.
Dev: Why? (what/do)?
Rohit: Well, (my brother/return) from Hyderabad. He has been studying
there for two years and (we/hold) a small family celebration.
Dev: ……….. (he/not/be) tired after such a long journey?
Rohit: He probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (he/want) to rest for a
while. So, on Saturday he can relax. But on Sunday, (all our relatives/come) to
our house. (we/prepare) a special lunch. ……….. (I/help) my father with the
arrangements on Saturday.
Dev: That sounds like a busy weekend.
Rohit: It will be, but everyone is helping. In fact, (I/visit) a
restaurant manager this evening about arranging the food. So, I must go now or
……….. (I/not/get) there before ……….. (the manager/leave).
Dev: I hope (everything/go) well.
Rohit: I’m sure (it/be) a great celebration, provided (the weather/stay)
pleasant.
Answers
Dev: Would you like to come to the cricket match
with us on Sunday?
Rohit: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to be able to
come.
Dev: Why? What are you doing?
Rohit: Well, my brother is returning from Hyderabad. He has been
studying there for two years and we’re going to hold a small family
celebration.
Dev: Won’t he be tired after such a long journey?
Rohit: He probably will be, and no doubt he will want to rest for
a while. So, on Saturday he can relax. But on Sunday, all our relatives are
coming to our house. We’re going to prepare a special lunch. I’m
going to help my father with the arrangements on Saturday.
Dev: That sounds like a busy weekend.
Rohit: It will be, but everyone is helping. In fact, I’m visiting
a restaurant manager this evening about arranging the food. So, I must go now
or I won’t get there before the manager leaves.
Dev: I hope everything will go well.
Rohit: I’m sure it will be a great celebration, provided the
weather stays pleasant.
Activity – 6
Copy your timetable for next Thursday. On the basis of it, write five
sentences to mention what you are going to do that day. Compare your sentences
with those of your friend.
Answer:
My Plans for Next Thursday
1.
I am going to attend my English class in the
morning.
2.
I am going to study Mathematics after lunch.
3.
I am going to complete my homework in the
evening.
4.
I am going to play cricket with my friends
after school.
5.
I am going to watch television for a while
before going to bed.
Activity – 7
Use either will be + verb-ing or will have + past participle
in the blank spaces in the following sentences. The verbs have been given in
brackets.
(a) Our school closes at 4.30. I ……… (take) some snacks at home at five
o’clock.
(b) Our school closes at 4.30. I ………. (reach) home by five o’clock.
(c) They ………. (not/finish) painting the school building until next week.
(d) You ………. (take) a test on English Grammar this day next week.
(e) Our teacher ………. (work) here for the next five years.
(f) By the time you read this, I ……….. (finish) answering all the questions.
Answers
(a) will be taking
(b) will have reached
(c) will not have finished
(d) will be taking
(e) will be working
(f) will have finished
5 Additional Question sets
Use will/shall, be going to, or the present progressive forms of the
verbs given in brackets to complete the following dialogue.
Set 1
Anita: Would you like to come to the school fair on
Saturday?
Pooja: I’d like to, but I’m afraid (I/not/have) enough time.
Anita: Why? (what/do)?
Pooja: Well, (my aunt/arrive) from Kolkata. She has been away for nearly
a year and (we/have) a welcome party for her.
Anita: ……….. (she/not/be) tired after such a long journey?
Pooja: She probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (she/want) some rest.
So, on Saturday morning she can relax. But in the evening, (all our
relatives/come) to our house. (we/have) dinner together. ……….. (I/help) my
mother with the preparations.
Anita: That sounds like a busy day.
Pooja: I don’t mind. In fact, (I/meet) a caterer this afternoon. So, I
must go now or ……….. (I/not/reach) his office before ……….. (he/leave).
Anita: I hope (everything/go) well.
Pooja: I’m sure (it/be) a lovely evening, provided (everyone/arrive) on
time.
Answers
Anita: Would you like to come to the school fair on
Saturday?
Pooja: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to have enough
time.
Anita: Why? What are you doing?
Pooja: Well, my aunt is arriving from Kolkata. She has been away
for nearly a year and we’re going to have a welcome party for her.
Anita: Won’t she be tired after such a long journey?
Pooja: She probably will be, and no doubt she will want some
rest. So, on Saturday morning she can relax. But in the evening, all our
relatives are coming to our house. We’re going to have dinner
together. I’m going to help my mother with the preparations.
Anita: That sounds like a busy day.
Pooja: I don’t mind. In fact, I’m meeting a caterer this
afternoon. So, I must go now or I won’t reach his office before he
leaves.
Anita: I hope everything will go well.
Pooja: I’m sure it will be a lovely evening, provided everyone
arrives on time.
Set 2
Rohan: Are you coming to the football match
tomorrow?
Vivek: I’d like to, but I’m afraid (I/not/be) free.
Rohan: Why? (what/do)?
Vivek: Well, (my cousins/visit) us tomorrow. They have been living
abroad for two years and (we/organise) a family lunch for them.
Rohan: ……….. (they/not/be) tired after their flight?
Vivek: They probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (they/need) some rest.
So, in the morning they can relax. But in the afternoon, (all the family/meet)
at our house. (we/prepare) a special meal. ……….. (I/help) my mother in the
kitchen.
Rohan: What a lot of work!
Vivek: I don’t mind. In fact, (I/go) to the market this evening to buy
some vegetables. So, I must leave now or ……….. (I/not/get) there before ………..
(the shops/close).
Rohan: I hope (everything/go) well.
Vivek: I’m sure (it/be) a wonderful day, provided (the weather/remain)
pleasant.
Answers
Rohan: Are you coming to the football match
tomorrow?
Vivek: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to be free.
Rohan: Why? What are you doing?
Vivek: Well, my cousins are visiting us tomorrow. They have been
living abroad for two years and we’re going to organise a family lunch
for them.
Rohan: Won’t they be tired after their flight?
Vivek: They probably will be, and no doubt they will need some
rest. So, in the morning they can relax. But in the afternoon, all the
family are meeting at our house. We’re going to prepare a special
meal. I’m going to help my mother in the kitchen.
Rohan: What a lot of work!
Vivek: I don’t mind. In fact, I’m going to the market this
evening to buy some vegetables. So, I must leave now or I won’t get
there before the shops close.
Rohan: I hope everything will go well.
Vivek: I’m sure it will be a wonderful day, provided the
weather remains pleasant.
Set 3
Neha: Would you like to join us for the school
picnic next Sunday?
Kavya: I’d love to, but I’m afraid (I/not/be) able to come.
Neha: Why? (what/do)?
Kavya: Well, (my grandparents/come) to stay with us. They have been away
for several months and (we/organise) a small family gathering.
Neha: ……….. (they/not/be) tired after their journey?
Kavya: They probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (they/want) to rest.
So, on Saturday they can relax. But on Sunday, (all my relatives/come) to our
house. (we/have) lunch together. ……….. (I/help) my parents with the
arrangements.
Neha: You will certainly be busy.
Kavya: Yes, but everyone is helping. In fact, (I/talk) to a caterer this
evening. So, I must go now or ……….. (I/not/reach) his office before ………..
(it/close).
Neha: I hope (everything/go) well.
Kavya: I’m sure (it/be) a wonderful gathering, provided
(everyone/arrive) on time.
Answers
Neha: Would you like to join us for the school
picnic next Sunday?
Kavya: I’d love to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to be able to
come.
Neha: Why? What are you doing?
Kavya: Well, my grandparents are coming to stay with us. They
have been away for several months and we’re going to organise a small
family gathering.
Neha: Won’t they be tired after their journey?
Kavya: They probably will be, and no doubt they will want to
rest. So, on Saturday they can relax. But on Sunday, all my relatives are
coming to our house. We’re going to have lunch together. I’m
going to help my parents with the arrangements.
Neha: You will certainly be busy.
Kavya: Yes, but everyone is helping. In fact, I’m talking to a
caterer this evening. So, I must go now or I won’t reach his office
before it closes.
Neha: I hope everything will go well.
Kavya: I’m sure it will be a wonderful gathering, provided everyone
arrives on time.
Set 4
Suman: Would you like to come to my birthday party
on Friday evening?
Ritu: I’d like to, but I’m afraid (I/not/have) enough time.
Suman: Why? (what/do)?
Ritu: Well, (my brother/return) from Bengaluru. He has been working
there for several months and (we/hold) a small celebration for him.
Suman: ……….. (he/not/be) tired after travelling all day?
Ritu: He probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (he/need) some rest. So,
on Friday afternoon he can relax. But on Saturday, (all our relatives/come) to
our house. (we/organise) a family lunch. ……….. (I/help) my mother with the
preparations.
Suman: That sounds like a lot of work.
Ritu: I don’t mind. In fact, (I/meet) a decorator this afternoon. So, I
must go now or ……….. (I/not/get) to his shop before ……….. (he/close).
Suman: I hope (everything/go) well.
Ritu: I’m sure (it/be) a memorable celebration, provided (the
weather/remain) fine.
Answers
Suman: Would you like to come to my birthday party
on Friday evening?
Ritu: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to have enough
time.
Suman: Why? What are you doing?
Ritu: Well, my brother is returning from Bengaluru. He has been
working there for several months and we’re going to hold a small
celebration for him.
Suman: Won’t he be tired after travelling all day?
Ritu: He probably will be, and no doubt he will need some rest.
So, on Friday afternoon he can relax. But on Saturday, all our relatives are
coming to our house. We’re going to organise a family lunch. I’m
going to help my mother with the preparations.
Suman: That sounds like a lot of work.
Ritu: I don’t mind. In fact, I’m meeting a decorator this
afternoon. So, I must go now or I won’t get to his shop before he
closes.
Suman: I hope everything will go well.
Ritu: I’m sure it will be a memorable celebration, provided the
weather remains fine.
Set 5
Aman: Are you free to come to the science
exhibition this weekend?
Kunal: I’d like to, but I’m afraid (I/not/be) free.
Aman: Why? (what/do)?
Kunal: Well, (my uncle/visit) us from Mumbai. He has been working there
for a long time and (we/have) a family dinner for him.
Aman: ……….. (he/not/be) tired after the journey?
Kunal: He probably will be, and no doubt ……….. (he/want) some rest. So,
on Saturday he can take it easy. But on Sunday, (all the relatives/come) to our
house. (we/prepare) a special dinner. ……….. (I/help) my father with the
arrangements.
Aman: That sounds like a busy weekend.
Kunal: I don’t mind. In fact, (I/visit) the market this afternoon to buy
some things. So, I must go now or ……….. (I/not/reach) the market before ………..
(the shops/close).
Aman: I hope (everything/go) well.
Kunal: I’m sure (it/be) a great evening, provided (everyone/arrive) on
time.
Answers
Aman: Are you free to come to the science
exhibition this weekend?
Kunal: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I’m not going to be free.
Aman: Why? What are you doing?
Kunal: Well, my uncle is visiting us from Mumbai. He has been
working there for a long time and we’re going to have a family dinner
for him.
Aman: Won’t he be tired after the journey?
Kunal: He probably will be, and no doubt he will want some rest.
So, on Saturday he can take it easy. But on Sunday, all the relatives are
coming to our house. We’re going to prepare a special dinner. I’m
going to help my father with the arrangements.
Aman: That sounds like a busy weekend.
Kunal: I don’t mind. In fact, I’m visiting the market this
afternoon to buy some things. So, I must go now or I won’t reach the
market before the shops close.
Aman: I hope everything will go well.
Kunal: I’m sure it will be a great evening, provided everyone
arrives on time.
