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A Robotic World

Future Simple

Form

Affirmative

• I/you will allow
• He/She/It will allow
• We/You/They will allow

Negative

• I/you will not (won't) allow
• He/She/It will not (won't) allow
• We/You/They will not (won't) allow

Interrogative

• Will I/you allow?
• Will he/she/it allow?
• Will we/you/they allow?

Uses

• A prediction
• A timetable
• A spontaneous decision

Examples

• Robots will be more developed in the future.
• The science lesson will start at 2 o'clock.
• The phone is ringing. I will get it.

Time Expressions

This evening, in an hour, at 2 o'clock, later, tomorrow, next month/year, soon, in a few weeks, in the future, on 1st May.

Form

• Affirmative: subject + will + the base form of the main verb.
• Negative: subject + will not (or won't) + the base form of the main verb.
• Interrogative: will

Indirect Questions in English

Exercise 1

Rewrite the following questions indirectly:

1. Original: What have you been doing recently?
   Indirect: Would you mind telling me what you have been doing recently?
2. Original: Where can I get something cold to drink?
   Indirect: Does anybody know where I can get something cold to drink?
3. Original: What time are you coming to the party next week?
   Indirect: Could you tell me what time you are coming to the party next week?
4. Original: Why did you not do the homework?
   Indirect: Could you explain to me why you did not do the homework?
5. Original: Are you interested in playing tennis on Friday?
   Indirect: We'd like to know if you are interested in playing tennis on Friday.
6. Original: What does he do for a living?
   Indirect: I wonder what

The Importance of Physical Activity

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Expressing Gratitude and Farewell

First of all, I would like to thank you for the kindness received from everyone. Today, I have learned a lot about... As I was saying, everything I have learned will be very useful in my company. I hope you succeed in everything you do. Thank you very much for all your help. I really appreciate it.

Thank You for Dinner and Farewell

Thank you very much for dinner. I liked it a lot, and I had fun. However, I think I should get back to my hotel now as I'm leaving very early tomorrow. I have to catch a flight very soon.

Mr. Gupta in 'The Price of Flowers'

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Mr. Gupta is a character who subverts the preconceived notions about Indians prevalent in the West during the pre-independence era. He admits that he is not much of... Continue reading "Mr. Gupta and Maggie in 'The Price of Flowers'" »

Transforming Sentences

Exercise 1

Lucy rarely gets less than 90 percent in her Language exam.

RARE

It is rare for Lucy to get less than 90 percent in her Language exam.

Exercise 2

Peter is normally very talkative, so I'm surprised he was so quiet. LIKE

I'm surprised that Peter didn't say much because it's not like him to be so quiet.

Exercise 3

My daughter never asks when she borrows my clothes! ALWAYS

My daughter is always taking my clothes without asking!

Exercise 4

I can't wait to meet the President! FORWARD

I'm really looking forward to meeting the President!

Exercise 5

The boys had to wash their hands before having lunch. MADE

The boys were made to wash their hands before having lunch.

Exercise 6

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