Unit 01f The Arts

Complete each sentence with a preposition from
the box.

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

1 Study the script well, Gina, and I'll see you  byforinoftountil two weeks.

2 We're due to start rehearsals on Monday, so I hope we'll have finished auditioning  byforinoftountil then.

3 The sequel is due  byforinoftountil release in November of this year.

4 We don't expect Jill to return to the stage  byforinoftountil the end of the month.

5 There is now little likelihood  byforinoftountil the three-time Oscar winner accepting the role.

6 All those here for the audition are  byforinoftountil wait outside until called.

Complete each sentence by clicking on the correct
word or phrase from each pair

Quiz

 

1. Daniel was _______ to be performing in Les Miserables this week but he's gone down with the flu.
   1.   supposed
   2.   thought
2. The French director _______ to retire from making action movies after finishing his latest film.
   1.   stands
   2.   is expected
3. She was ________ to give a press conference this afternoon but had to cancel it because of poor health
   1.   due
   2.   intended
4. The winner of the talent show is _______ to star in a new stage production of Cabaret.
   1.   bound
   2.   set
5. Oliver is ________ making a deal with Pixar to work on the new script for Toy Story 5.
   1.   due to
   2.   on the verge of
6. Given that it has a great cast and spectacular dance sequences, the show is _______ to be a success.
   1.   bound
   2.   about
7. I thought I ______ go for a career in acting when I finish college. What do you think?
   1.   ought to
   2.   might
8. John's got the looks, the talent and the charisma for show business, so he ________ do well in auditions.
   1.   should
   2.   may