Question

Working with the same partner, use the information given below and
discuss the reasons for choosing a particular verb form in F .1. Then match
the information in the bubbles below with the sentences, and put the
sentence number in the space provided, as shown in the example.

1. e.g. Something is expected to happen before a particular time in the future. (Sentence No 2)	2.Statement of a universal truth or fact. (                                          )
3.Something is expected to happen almost immediately (                                                        )	4.Simple statement of future plan or intention. (                                            )
5.Sure to happen at a particular time in the future, as arrangements for it have been made. (                                      )	6.Statement of a planned event expected. (                                     }

Answer 1

In sentence 1, in F. 1 is, ie, the present tense, was chosen because near future is usually shown in this tense.

In sentence 2, in F.l the verb will have left was chosen because the sense of the sentence is in Future Perfect Tense.

In sentence 3, the verb is about to has been chosen because the sentence shows the indication of this action.

In sentence 4, the verb is opening was chosen because the action indicated by the sentence is sure to happen at a particular time in the future. This is shown by next week.

In sentence 5, the verb will be living was chosen because the action is a simple statement of future plan or intention.

In sentence 6, the verb am going to be was chosen because the sentence is a statement of a planned event expected to occur.