Which sentence correctly uses ‘be about to’ to describe an action in the very near future?
AThe movie is about to start.
BThe movie is going to start.
CThe movie will about start.
DThe movie is about starting.
Explanation
‘Be about to,’ followed by the base form of a verb, is used to describe an action that is expected to happen in the very immediate future, giving ‘The movie is about to start.’ This expression conveys a stronger sense of immediacy than either ‘will’ or ‘going to,’ emphasizing that the action is on the verge of occurring. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.
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