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Anton R.
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Message 9 of 12

25 February 2008 at 1:24pm | IP Logged

Thank you very much, Sydney.

I've typed another exercise. It needs to use the present continuos or 'to be going to' construction. I think there's not many mistakes.

To save time just write number of wrong sentense.

1. I'm playing bridge tonight with Tom and Ann.
2. He is having an operation next week.
3. It's very cold. I'm going to light a fire.
4. We are having some friends to lunch tomorrow.
5. -I've bought a piano: it is bein delivered this afernoon.
   -Where are you going to put it?
   -I'm going to put it in the dining room.
6. -Are you going to the auction tomorrow?
   -Yes, I'm doing but I'm not going to buy anything.
7. I've reminded you once; I'm not going to do it again.
8. I'm having my hair cut this afternoon.
9. -My nephew is going to come to stay with me next weekend.
   -Where you you going to put him?
   -I'm going to put him in the room in the tower.
10. Our class is starting German next term.
11. I'm spending a few days in London next week.
12. The Town Council is going to build a new school here.
13. - What are you going to tell the police?
    - I'm going to tell the truth.
14. He is starting tomorrow.
15. The Queen is openining Parliament next month.
16. The Prime Minister is speaking on TV tonight.
17. This shop is closing down next week.
18. -When are you going to have youк next lesson?
    -I'm going to have it on Monday.
19. I'm collecting my new dress this afternoon.
20. We are taking the children to the seaside this summer.
21. I'm going to give him a football for his next bithday.
22. She is singing in her first big concert next month.
23. -He is going to Spain for his holidays.
    -Is going to fly?
    -No, he is going by boat.
24. She is seeing a specialist next week.
25. Is he going to wash the car?
26. He is ringing me up tonight.
27. The inspector is going to ask you a few questions.
28. Her parents is giving a party for her next month. They are inviting sixty guests.
29. -Have you got a ticket for the big match on Saturday?
    -No, I don't even know who is playing.
    - France is playing England.
30.They are launching a ship this afternoon. Are going to come to see it?
31. What are you going to do with the money?
32. I'm picking you up at 6.30. Don't forget.
33. -Where are you going tonight?
    -I'm going out with Peter. He is calling for me at eight.
34. I'm completing in the bicycle race tomorrow.
35. Mr Pitt has just phoned to say that he is not coming back till Wednesday night.
36. I'm going to read you his answer to my letter of complaint.

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Message 10 of 12

25 February 2008 at 3:13pm | IP Logged

Anton,
I suspect that you are studying British English so I don't think I can check this second set for you-- to me most of these sentences that use the present continuous can also use "to be going to" and still sound correct. I did a quick web search and it does seem that in America we tend to use 'going to' twice as often as it's used in Great Britain. So I think you'll be better off having a Brit look these over for you!

Good luck.
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Anton Romanov
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Message 11 of 12

30 July 2008 at 12:18pm | IP Logged

There's a song by German singer and composer Dieter Bohlen called "If I will rule the world".

The refrain is:
If I will rule the world, I promised you the best of me
If I will rule the world, you'll ever get the best for free.

Could you please explain me, why there is Future Simple Tense after "if"? As far as I know, Future tenses can't be used in conditional sentences..

Thanks

Edited by Anton Romanov on 30 July 2008 at 12:20pm
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Volte
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Message 12 of 12

03 August 2008 at 2:11pm | IP Logged

Anton Romanov wrote:

Quite simply, it's incorrect English. I'd say "If I ruled the world" preferably, or "If I were to rule the world". "You'll ever get the best for free" is borderline nonsensical as English as well.

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