Question

1. Use the verbs in brackets in a suitable form The S.S. Blue Star (to arrive) on Monday according to the plan The exams (to take place) next month as announced. The office (to close) an hour later than usual tomorrow. We (to have) breakfast very early tomorrow so that we can leave home before eight. He usually works at the station but next month he (to work) at the docks for a few days each week. Saturday is his day off, usually. However, he (to play) in the finals of a tennis tournament next Friday so the firm (to give) him both days off. My uncle (to visit) us soon. I am sorry I can’t accept your invitation. I (to have) lunch with some business people next Wednesday.

Answer 1

The S.S. Blue Star (is arriving) on Monday according to the plan.
The exams (will take place) next month as announced.
The office (will close) an hour later than usual tomorrow.
We (shall have) breakfast very early tomorrow so that we can leave home before eight.
He usually works at the station but next month he (will be working) at the docks for a few days each week.
Saturday is his day off, usually. However, he (is playing) in the finals of a tennis tournament next Friday so the firm (will give) him both days off.
My uncle (isl visiting) us soon.
I am sorry I can’t accept your invitation. I (am having) lunch with some business people next Wednesday.

Answer 2

1. The S.S. Blue Star is scheduled to arrive on Monday according to the plan.
2. The exams will take place next month as announced.
3. The office will close an hour later than usual tomorrow.
4. We will have breakfast very early tomorrow so that we can leave home before eight.
5. He usually works at the station, but next month he will work at the docks for a few days each week.
6. Saturday is his day off, usually. However, he will be playing in the finals of a tennis tournament next Friday, so the firm will give him both days off.
7. My uncle will visit us soon.
8. I am sorry I can’t accept your invitation. I will be having lunch with some business people next Wednesday.