Meaning
‘How soon can‘ is a request for more specific information about when a certain thing will happen. It has the connotation that the person asking the question is eager for the event to happen as soon as possible.
Today’s Sentences
- How soon can you get here?
- How soon can she get on a flight?
- How soon can they take the photo?
- How soon can he come into the office?
- How soon can we expect any positive changes?
01
How soon can you get here?
Situation 1
I just got into an accident.
Are you alright?
Yes, I’m okay.
How soon can you get here?
I’ll leave right now.
Don’t move or go anywhere until I get there.
Situation 2
It’s really pouring outside!
The weather is horrible today.
Do you need a ride?
How soon can you get here?
If I leave now, I can be there in 20 minutes.
02
How soon can she get on a flight?
Situation 1
Grandma isn’t doing too well.
Oh no. Is it bad?
Yes, how soon can you get on a flight?
I’ll try to book one as soon as I can.
Situation 2
I miss you so much.
Me too.
I’m planning to visit some times next month.
How soon can you get on a flight?
I want to visit earlier but I’m busy with work for a few weeks.
03
How soon can they take the photo?
Situation 1
The photographers are on standby.
How soon can they take the photo?
The celebrities are just finishing the event.
They’ll be out soon.
Call me as soon as you get an update.
Situation 2
We need passport photos for our baby.
Sure.
We can help you with that.
How soon can they take the photo?
We’ll get everything set up and take the photo within minutes.
04
How soon can he come into the office?
Situation 1
Did Andrew leave for the meeting?
Yes he just left.
I can call him for you?
If you call him now, how soon can he come into the office?
He shouldn’t be too far.
Situation 2
Is Devon here yet?
No, he called and said he would be late.
I need him to sign something.
How soon can he come into the office?
I’ll call him and see what I can do.
05
How soon can we expect any positive changes?
Situation 1
You’ve got high LDL levels.
What can I do?
Exercise that raises your hear rate and a healthier diet would help.
How soon can we expect any positive changes?
Situation 2
We need to make regulations to overfishing and ocean pollution.
How soon can we expect any positive changes?
Even if we put these regulations in place, it could take years.
Our oceans are in serious trouble.
