Today we’ll look at the verb construction “be about to + verb.” We use this when we want to explain something that will happen in the immediate future, for example in a few seconds or minutes. Take a look at the graphic below for a better understanding:
Test out your ESL skills with this English exercise on the verb construction to be “about to + verb”.
About to + verb
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1 pointsMy computer is at 1%. It’s ____________________!
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1 pointsI might lose telephone service. We’re _________________ a tunnel.
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1 pointsCan I call you back after dinner? I’m ______________.
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1 pointsI need to turn my phone off now, the plane is _________________.
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1 pointsCome here now, the match is ____________. You’re going to miss it!
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1 pointsNew York is up 103-70 on Boston with 1 minute left. New York is ________________.
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1 pointsI think I’m really close to getting this math problem. I’m ___________ it.
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1 pointsWhere is your passport? We’re ______________ for the airport.
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1 pointsMove! That car is _______________ you!
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1 pointsDon’t eat too much candy. We’re _____________ swimming in the pool.
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