General Flashcards
In which cases do we use the forms Miss, Mrs, Ms, and Mr?
Miss = not married
Mrs = married, divorced, widowed
Mr/Ms = unknown, all of above
Where are the following words mostly used?
What are their plural forms?
- Whisky
- Whiskey
- Whisky (whiskies): Scotland
- Whiskey (whiskeys): USA, Canada, Ireland
When do we use the going to-future? (2)
- Express personal plans and intentions
- We are going to buy a new car.*
- Events that are about to happen, sometimes when there are indicators
- Look at those clouds. It’s going to rain.*
When do we use the will-future? (4)
- Talking about events that are not linked to oneself
John Dee will be 71 in September.
- When we expect something to happen
I’m sure mum and dad won’t want anything they can’t use.
- When we make predictions
The party will cost a fortune, Mum.
- When we make spontaneous decisions
I know. I’ll call Harry right now.
Which verbs are always used with the will-future?
need and want
- They all live locally, so they won’t need hotel rooms.*
- I’m sure they won’t want anything they can’t use.*
When do we use the present progressive for future events? (2)
- Informal and spoken language
- Always includes a specific time indicator
- I can’t come to the pub with you. I’m playing tennis with Jane tonight.*
What are the past/present/future forms of modal verbs which are describing things that are required?
Present:
must/have to
Past:
had to
Future:
have to
What are the past/present/future forms of modal verbs which are describing things that are not necessarily required?
Present:
needn’t/not have to
Past:
didn’t have to
Future:
won’t have to
What are the past/present/future forms of modal verbs which are describing skills and abilities?
Present:
can
Past:
could/was able to
Future:
will be able to/won’t be able to
What are the past/present/future forms of modal verbs which are describing allowed or forbidden things?
Present:
can/may/be allowed to
Past:
was allowed to/wasn’t allowed to
Future:
will be allowed to/won’t be allowed to
