In a university meeting

Professor: “Will you be able to submit your essay by Friday?”
Student: “Yes, I ______ most of it already.”

During a presentation

Student 1: “What’s the main topic of your project?”
Student 2: “I’m focusing on how climate change ______ agriculture.”

In a classroom discussion

Teacher: “What can be done to reduce pollution?”
Student: “Governments ______ stricter environmental laws.”

During a lecture

Lecturer: “What did the researcher conclude?”
Student: “He found that the results ______ the original hypothesis.”

In an academic writing class

Instructor: “What’s the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?”
Student: “To ______ the main ideas and present final thoughts.”

While preparing for an exam

Student A: “How often do you review your notes?”
Student B: “I usually go over them ______ two or three times a week.”

At a research seminar

Presenter: “The data was collected from various sources.”
Audience member: “Did the study include results from last year?”
Presenter: “Yes, they ______ in the final analysis.”

In a university library

Student: “Do you know where the economics books are?”
Librarian: “Yes, they’re on the third floor, just ______ the sociology section.”

Preparing a group project

Student 1: “Who’s going to design the slides?”
Student 2: “I don’t mind doing it, ______ I’ll need the content by tomorrow.”

Discussing exam results

Student A: “How did you do on the grammar section?”
Student B: “It was easier ______ I expected.”

During a study group

Student 1: “Do you think we’ll finish this assignment tonight?”
Student 2: “If we focus, we ______ complete it by midnight.”

Reviewing vocabulary

Teacher: “What does ‘efficient’ mean?”
Student: “It describes someone who works ______ and effectively.”

Writing a formal email

A: “How should I begin the message?”
B: “You could write: ‘Dear Professor Smith, I am writing ______ you about...’”

Academic interview

Examiner: “Tell me about your study routine.”
Candidate: “I usually study in the evenings, but I take a short break ______ every hour.”

Discussing past learning experiences

Teacher: “Have you ever studied statistics before?”
Student: “Yes, I ______ a short course last year.”

During an English class

Teacher: “What kind of books do you enjoy reading?”
Student: “I prefer novels ______ are based on real events.”

Writing about a graph

Exam question: “What does the graph show?”
Student answer: “The number of our users has been increasing steadily ______ 2010.”

Talking about project deadlines

Lecturer: “Please submit your assignment by next Friday.”
Student: “Is it possible to have an extension? I’m not sure I can finish it ______.”

Explaining cause and effect

Student: “There was heavy traffic this morning, so I ______ late to class.”

Giving a formal opinion

Student A: “Do you think online education is effective?”
Student B: “Yes, but I believe it ______ face-to-face interaction.”