Other ways to express future: Be about to, be due to, etc. — Exercise 3
Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets so that the new sentences have the same meaning.
1The concert is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. (due) The concert at 8 p.m.
2She is going to call you in a few seconds. (about) She you.
3The president will officially open the new hospital tomorrow. (to) The president the new hospital tomorrow.
4Look! The baby is going to fall! (about) Look! The baby !
5The meeting has been scheduled for next Monday. (due) The meeting next Monday.
6You must submit the report by Friday. (to) You the report by Friday.
7The plane will land in a few minutes. (about) The plane .
8The guests are expected to arrive at 7 p.m. (due) The guests at 7 p.m.
9The students will attend a special lecture tomorrow. (to) The students a special lecture tomorrow.
10Hurry up! We will call the taxi any second now. (about) Hurry up! We the taxi.