Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

31.4 be going to come back (future

prediction)

31.4.1 Monica is talking to her team at work. They are trying to win a new contract from

ABC Corporation.

Monica: Ok team. This contract with ABC is really important for us.

Fred: Are our competitors submitting proposals?

Monica:  We  can  be  sure  that  our  competitors  will  be  submitting

proposals, too. We need to offer ABC something really special. I’m sure

our competitors are going to come back to them with excellent ideas, too.

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31.5 have come back (present perfect)

31.5.1 Dan and Ben are planning to make dinner for some friends. Dan has sent invitations

to all of their friends. Ben is asking Dan who has replied.

Ben: So, who's coming for dinner?

Dan: Nick and Sarah have come back to me already and they say they're

coming.

Ben: Anyone else? Has Lucy come back to you yet?

Dan:  No.  Greg  and  Lian  haven't  come  back  to  me  either.  I'll  give

everyone a call and confirm.

Ben: Thanks. I'm going shopping. Let me know the numbers.

Dan: Sure. See you later.

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