ABOUT TO:
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Refers to Imminent Actions: “About to” is used to talk about actions that are expected to happen very soon or imminently.
Example: “I’m about to start a class.” -
Structure: The structure is Verb To Be + About To + Base Verb.
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Word JUST: it adds emphasis to the idea that the action will take place shortly after the current moment.
Example: “I’m just about to start a class, so I will talk to you later.” -
Limited to Near Future: It’s used for actions happening in the near future, not for events far in advance.
Example: “I’m about to start the class in five hours” (Incorrect). -
Always use the infinitive after “about.” So, it’s “about to take off,” not “about taking off.”
ABOUT:
- Denotes content or topic or theme: It refers to the central theme or content of something.
Example: “The book is about the subject of science fiction.”
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