Read the sentences below and click on the correct answers.

1. Mary has her keys, and she is walking toward the door. She ___ about to unlock the door.
A) am	B) is	C) are
2. Jack and Susan made a shopping list and they are driving to the supermarket. They ___ about to go shopping.
A) am	B) is	C) are
3. My cat is carefully following a mouse. My cat ___ about to catch the mouse.
A) am	B) is	C) are
4. My nose tickles and itches. I am reaching for a tissue. I ___ about to sneeze!
A) am	B) is	C) are
5. The teacher has some chalk in her hand. She ___ about to write something on the board.
A) am	B) is	C) are
6. The monkey is holding a banana. What is about to happen? A) The monkey is about to eat the banana. B) The monkey is dreaming about the banana. C) The monkey is about to put the banana in his pocket.
7. Janice's telephone is ringing. What is about to happen? A) Janice is about to leave. B) Janice is about to answer the phone. C) Janice is about to make a phone call.
8. Paul is about to leave. How do you know? A) He's talking about his family and friends. B) He's thinking about going out and visiting his friend. C) He's putting on his coat and picking up his car keys.
9. My friend is about to ____ back to her country. I am sad.
A) go	B) going	C) went
10. I am about to ____ this exercise.
A) finished	B) finishing	C) finish
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