The chunks of English (2): (just) in case...
(Suggested answers to the exercise)
- I always keep a bottle of water
next to my bed in case I get
thirsty during the night.
- Take some sandwiches with you in
case you get hungry / in case you can't find a restaurant.
- You'd better take the keys in
case I'm out when you get back.
- Just in case you're wondering why
there are so many police officers in the high street today, it's because the President is visiting
the town.
- In case I don't see you before the
exam, I'll wish you good luck now.
Here's a quotation from the movie, The Truman
Show, 1998. Can you finish it?
- Good morning and, in case I don't see you, good afternoon, good
evening and goodnight.
(The main character in The Truman Show, is a young man
called Truman Burbank, played by Jim Carrey. He's quite a friendly
character and the above quotation is the usual way in which he greets
his neighbours).
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