If you're not ready in five minutes, you're on your own...

[Donnieboy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #210 "What Comes Next? (4)", question 10

I'm giving you your last warning. If you're not ready in five minutes, ..........

(a) you're on your self
(b) you're on your own
(c) you're on your side
(d) you're on your turn

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #210 "What Comes Next? (4)", answer 10

I'm giving you your last warning. If you're not ready in five minutes, you're on your own.

Correct answer: (b) you're on your own
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you can't agree with both of them...

[Mister Micawber]

What is your question or concern?
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[Saneta]

you're on your own= you are left alone?

thanks

[Mister Micawber]

Yes, you will have no help.
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[English Student]

Is "do" and "does" called modals if not what are they called?

[Mister Micawber]

'Do' is an 'operator'. It is not a modal because it does not convey a 'mood'.
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[English Student]

thanks alot mister micawber

[English Student]

hello could you correct my sentence?
"may you help me?"

[Mister Micawber]

'May you...' is impossible as a request.

Could/Would/Can/Will you help me?
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[English Student]

thaks alot mister

[English Student]

hello
could answer my question
what is the difference between"must" and "should"?

[Mister Micawber]

They are unrelated. Start by reading about the modal verbs:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/auxiliary.htm
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