Advanced 1A - "Bound to," "About to," "Likely to," and "On the verge of"
Isabelle Kepe de Souza Pinto 
Advanced 1A - "Bound to," "About to," "Likely to," and "On the verge of"
With his dedication, he's _____ excel in his career.
She's _______ announce the winner of the competition.
They were ________ breaking up, but they decided to work things out.
Given her talent, she's _______become a famous artist.
The company is ____________launching its new product next week.
The weather forecast suggests it's _______ be a sunny day.
Match:
If you say that something is bound to happen,
you mean that they will do it very soon.
If you say that someone is about to do something
you mean that it will almost certainly happen.
If you say that someone is likely to do something,
you mean that there is a good chance that they will do it.
If you say that someone is on the verge of doing something,
you mean that they are very close to doing it.
What does the phrase 'bound to' mean?
Unable to do something
Destined or certain to happen
Interested in something
Not interested in something
Which of the following is the correct usage of 'about to'?
I am about to go to bed at 10 PM.
I am about to went to bed at 10 PM.
I am about going to bed at 10 PM.
I am about went to bed at 10 PM.
What does the phrase 'likely to' mean?
Unlikely to happen
Probable or expected to happen
Not interested in something
Interested in something
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