Future in the Past

Which word means “severe suffering or difficulty, usually because of lack of money”? A. Prosperity B. Hardship C. Affluent D. Disposable income

She said she ___ Paris the next morning. A. was leaving for B. leaves for C. would leaves for D. leave

She grew up in a ____ area where schools and hospitals were limited. A. Deprived B. Prosperous C. Well off D. Affluent

His family is quite ____; they can afford luxury holidays every year. A. Destitute B. Well off C. Deprived D. Impoverished

She works two jobs just to ____, covering rent and food bills. A. Prosper B. Make ends meet C. Live within her means D. Become affluent

Many people were left ____ after the earthquake, with no homes or food. A. Prosperous B. Destitute C. Affluent D. Well off

“I thought it ___ rain later that evening.” a) will b) would c) is d) was

“He said the train ___ at 7 o’clock.” a) would leave b) will leave c) is leaving d) leaves

“We thought the trip ___ very expensive.” a) is b) would be c) was being d) will be Answer: b) would be

Which adjective describes someone who is wealthy and has plenty of money? A. Destitute B. Affluent C. Impoverished D. Deprived

Education, economic growth, and innovation are often linked to national _____. A. Prosperity B. Destitution C. Hardship D. Deprivation

“He promised he ___ call me after work.” a) will b) would c) was d) is going to

She told me she ___ shopping with her friends. A. is going B. was going C. will go D. go

With his high salary, he enjoys a lot of ____, which allows him to travel often. A. Hardship B. Disposable income C. Deprivation D. Destitution

“We were sure the movie ___ exciting.” a) is b) will be c) would be d) was being

“He told me he ___ late for the meeting.” a) would be b) will be c) was d) is Answer: a) would be

They said they ___ a movie that evening. A. watch B. will watch C. watched D. were watching

We were about ___ when it started raining. A. leaving B. to leave C. leave D. left

The charity provides food and shelter for children from ____ communities. A. Well off B. Prosperous C. Impoverished D. Affluent

He was about ___ when the phone rang. A. starting B. started C. to start D. starts

To avoid debt and financial problems, it’s important to ____. A. Live within your means B. Face hardship C. Become destitute D. Make ends meet