Be About To
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences given by using 'be about to'.
David is going to sell his old car.
David ...... .
The headmaster is going to leave the room in a moment.
The headmaster ...... .
The children are not going out tonight.
The children ...... .
The young detective is not going to find the murderer by himself.
The young detective ...... .
Are you going to clean up the mess any time soon?
...... ?
Is the fire fighter going to take part in this exercise as well?
...... ?
Jane's brother is going to set up his own company.
Jane's brother ...... .
Mr Angels is going to make us an offer.
Mr Angels ...... .
The inexperienced sailor is not going to sail with us.
The inexperienced sailor ...... .
Madam Speaker is not going to postpone the meeting this time.
Madam Speaker ...... .
Are you going to make the phone call?
...... ?
Is your house keeper going to spend the whole day shopping?
...... ?
My uncle Frank is going to repair his old motorbike.
My uncle Frank ...... .
The harsh critic is going to dine in our restaurant.
The harsh critic ...... .
Is the electrician going to have a look at the fuse?
...... ?