Phrases of time
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TIME WILL TELL
HENRY TRUC
Dear friends,
Do you know how to use the following phrases of time ? Try to find out.
About the past
a short time ago: I`ve already heard the news. She told me a short time ago.
- the other day:
I went shopping the other day.
- ages and ages ago:
I`ve known about it for a very long time. She told me ages and ages ago.
- many moons ago:
Many moons ago, he told me the story of his life.
About the present
for the time being:
For the time being, I’m catching the bus to work, but I hope to get a bicycle soon.
- these days:
These days I’m happy at work, but there were times in the past when I was unhappy.
- in this day and age:
In this day and age it is normal for women to be senior managers, but it wasn’t always like that.
About the future
by the end of the month:
The new restaurant will be open by the end of the month.
- this time next year:
This time next year, we`ll be millionaires!
- in the not too distant future:
I`ll be seeing my sister in the not too distant future.
Period of time
-Not much longer / not any more / not any longer:
I can’t wait any longer, I’ll have to leave in a minute or two.
- For the foreseeable future:
I’m going to continue working here for the foreseeable future. I have no plans to change my career and my school is happy with my work.
- For as long as anyone can remember:
For as long as anyone can remember, fish and chips has been the national food of Britain.
Immediately
as soon as possible:
Could you please return the books to me as soon as possible?
- straight away:
Let`s call him straight away.
- in a minute or two / in a second or two:
Sorry to keep you waiting. I`ll be with you in a minute or two.
HAVE A GOOD TIME
HENRY TRUC
Dear friends,
Do you know how to use the following phrases of time ? Try to find out.
About the past
a short time ago: I`ve already heard the news. She told me a short time ago.
- the other day:
I went shopping the other day.
- ages and ages ago:
I`ve known about it for a very long time. She told me ages and ages ago.
- many moons ago:
Many moons ago, he told me the story of his life.
About the present
for the time being:
For the time being, I’m catching the bus to work, but I hope to get a bicycle soon.
- these days:
These days I’m happy at work, but there were times in the past when I was unhappy.
- in this day and age:
In this day and age it is normal for women to be senior managers, but it wasn’t always like that.
About the future
by the end of the month:
The new restaurant will be open by the end of the month.
- this time next year:
This time next year, we`ll be millionaires!
- in the not too distant future:
I`ll be seeing my sister in the not too distant future.
Period of time
-Not much longer / not any more / not any longer:
I can’t wait any longer, I’ll have to leave in a minute or two.
- For the foreseeable future:
I’m going to continue working here for the foreseeable future. I have no plans to change my career and my school is happy with my work.
- For as long as anyone can remember:
For as long as anyone can remember, fish and chips has been the national food of Britain.
Immediately
as soon as possible:
Could you please return the books to me as soon as possible?
- straight away:
Let`s call him straight away.
- in a minute or two / in a second or two:
Sorry to keep you waiting. I`ll be with you in a minute or two.
HAVE A GOOD TIME
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