Vocabulary Exercises with answers | Time

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Exercise 2

Complete the sentences with the following expressions: 

• for the time being | sooner or later | from now on | in a minute | the other day | ages ago | straightaway | in those days

1. I saw Pam . She told me she’s got a new job.
2. I’m surprised you still remember that. It happened .
3. We didn’t have television . I used to play in the garden or read.
4. He’s a very good player. I’m sure he’s going to win a major competition .
5. Did you read that article about mad cow disease? l‘m going vegetarian .
6. I can’t find a flat of my own so l’m staying with friends .
7. Wait here. l’lI be back .
8. Linda rang. Can you call her back ?

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ANSWERS

1. I saw Pam the other day. She told me she’s got a new job.
2. I’m surprised you still remember that. It happened ages ago.
3. We didn’t have television in those days. I used to play in the garden or read.
4. He’s a very good player. I’m sure he’s going to win a major competition sooner or later.
5. Did you read that article about mad cow disease? l‘m going vegetarian from now on.
6. I can’t find a flat of my own so l’m staying with friends for the time being.
7. Wait here. l’lI be back in a minute.
8. Linda rang. Can you call her back straightaway?

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