ARE THEY GOING TO DROP OFF THE KEYS AT THE HOTEL?

The question “Are they going to drop off the keys at the hotel?” is used when we want to know if someone plans to return keys to a hotel in the near future. This sentence uses the "going to" future, which expresses a planned action. It is often used in travel or check-out situations.

💬 Examples:

Are they going to drop off the keys at the hotel after breakfast?
Yes, they are. They are going there now.
No, they aren’t. They will leave the keys at the reception later.

This topic helps learners talk about future plans, use prepositions of place, ask yes/no questions, and describe common travel situations.

📚 GRAMMAR

1. Future with “going to”

We use "going to" for planned actions.

✅ They are going to drop off the keys at the hotel.
❌ They going to drop off the keys. (Incorrect)
❓ Are they going to drop off the keys at the hotel?

Structure:

Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb
Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb?

2. Present Simple vs Future "going to"

They usually leave the keys at the front desk. (habit)
They are going to leave the keys later. (plan)

3. Modal verbs

Can: Can I leave the keys here?
Should: You should drop off the keys before 11 a.m.
Must: Guests must return the keys before check-out.

4. Prepositions

at the hotel
in the room
on the counter
before noon
after breakfast

🧾 VOCABULARY (10 palabras clave)

Word	Definition
Key	A small object used to open or lock a door
Hotel	A place where people stay when they travel
Reception	The front desk in a hotel where guests check in or out
Drop off	To leave something at a place
Guest	A person staying at a hotel
Check-out	The time when a guest leaves a hotel
Reservation	A booking to stay at a hotel
Luggage	Bags or suitcases when you travel
Concierge	A hotel worker who helps guests with services
Front desk	The area where guests speak to hotel staff

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Are they going to drop off the keys at the hotel?
You should leave the keys at reception.
They can’t forget the room number.
We are going to check out at 10 a.m.
Will they give the keys to the concierge?
They must return the keys before they leave.
Let’s stop by the front desk.
I think they are dropping off the keys now.

✏️ SENTENCES

Positive

They are going to drop off the keys after breakfast.
She is going to return the key to the front desk.
We will check out at noon.

Negative

They are not going to drop off the keys now.
He isn’t going to the hotel today.
We won’t be late for check-out.

Questions

Are they going to drop off the keys at the hotel?
Is she going to check out now?
Will you leave the keys at the reception?

Answers

Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.

🗣️ CONVERSATION

Liam: Hey, do you know where the keys are?
Sophie: Yes, Anna and David have them.
Liam: Are they going to drop off the keys at the hotel now?
Sophie: Yes, they’re on their way to the front desk.
Liam: Great! We should check out in 10 minutes.
Sophie: Exactly. I already packed my luggage.
Liam: Perfect. I’ll wait in the lobby.
Sophie: Let’s meet at the taxi stand after check-out.

📖 READING

“Returning the Keys Before Leaving”

James and Lisa stayed at a hotel in Madrid for three days. On their last day, they packed their bags early. Lisa asked, “Are we going to drop off the keys at the front desk?”
James answered, “Yes, we are. We need to check out before 11 a.m.”

They went downstairs, greeted the receptionist, and returned the room keys. The receptionist smiled and said, “Thank you for staying with us. Have a safe trip!”
Lisa was happy everything went well. She said, “Next time, we’re going to stay here again!”

📝 Reading Questions

Where did James and Lisa stay?
At a hotel in Madrid.
What did they do on the last day?
They packed and dropped off the keys.
What time did they need to check out?
Before 11 a.m.
What did the receptionist say?
“Thank you for staying with us. Have a safe trip!”
What is Lisa planning for the future?
She is going to stay at the same hotel again.