2.2 simple past and future easy: call, need, ask, seem, help Flashcards
Give me a call
I can’t talk right now; I need to take this call
I’ll make a call to the customer service hotline
I’ll be on call over the weekend in case you need me
I saw that you had a missed call from an unknown number.
cold calls to potential clients
answer the call
I’ll give you a callback
Let’s start the meeting with a quick roll call to ensure everyone is here
Deciding to finish work or an activity for the day.
Example: “We’ve made good progress. Let’s call it a day and resume tomorrow
hey had to call off (cancel) the outdoor concert
To ask or invite someone to speak or contribute.
Example: “Let’s call on Sarah to share her expertise on the topic.”
To demand or require a particular action or response.
Example: “The situation calls for immediate attention and resolution.”
To publicly criticize or confront someone for their actions.
Example: “It’s important to call out inappropriate behavior in the workplace.”
To inform your workplace that you won’t be coming in due to illness.
Example: “I need to call in sick today; I’m not feeling well.”
To decide to end an evening or social event.
Example: “It’s getting late; I think it’s time to call it a night.”
To make a phone call or contact someone.
Example: “I’ll call up the supplier and inquire about the delivery status.”
To ask or invite someone to speak or contribute.
Example: “During the meeting, the teacher called on students to share their opinions.”
To challenge someone to prove the truth of their claims.
Example: “He said he could do it, but I called his bluff, and he backed down.”
In case of an accident, don’t hesitate to call for help
The old photograph called to mind memories of my childhood
To schedule or request a gathering for discussion.
Example: “The manager called for a meeting to discuss the new project.”
To request or inform someone that they should not attend due to a particular reason.
Example: “She called her son out of school early for a doctor’s appointment.”
I need help
Tell me only what I need to know
I need a break to recharge
I need clarification
need to prioritize
we need a solution
there’s a need for change.”
I need more time to finish the report.”
The database is outdated; we need to update it with the new data.”
we need to reconsider our strategy.”
an urgent matter that needs your attention
Ask for help
Don’t hesitate to ask for help
Feel free to ask any questions
I’m planning to ask Sarah out to dinner this weekend
Inquire with different people to gather information.
Example: “I’ll ask around to see if anyone has experience with this issue.”
ask for permission.”
please ask for feedback
I’m lost; can I ask for directions
I hate to ask for a favor, but could you pick me up from the airport?”
I’ll ask my friend’s opinion on paint colors.”
can you ask for clarification on the instructions?”
Requesting an increase in salary.
Example: “After several years of hard work, I think it’s time to ask for a raise.”
I’ll ask for time off next week.”
I hope they will forgive me when I ask for forgiveness.”
When shopping, it’s always good to ask the price before deciding.”
“The diagnosis is serious; I think I’ll ask for a second opinion from another doctor.”
She seems to be confident about the upcoming presentation.”
It seems like there’s a misunderstanding
The task is seemingly simple
It seems to me that the best course of action is to wait for more information.”
Expressing agreement or acceptance of an estimate.:
You’ve calculated the budget, and that seems about right for our expenses.”
You seem to have a good understanding of the project requirements.”
He seems to think that the deadline can be extended
It seems as if the market conditions are changing
You seem to enjoy working on creative projects
