Future Tense Forms
Which sentence uses the correct form for a future intention?
A: I’ll start a diet after the holiday.
B: I’m starting a diet after the holiday.
C: I’m going to start a diet after the holiday.
D: I would start a diet after the holiday.
C: I’m going to start a diet after the holiday.
Choose the correct sentence for a decision made before speaking:
A: We’ll book the tickets tonight.
B: We’re going to book the tickets tonight.
C: We are booking the tickets tonight.
D: We book the tickets tonight.
B: We’re going to book the tickets tonight.
You’re late for an important meeting. Which sentence expresses a spontaneous decision?
A: I’m going to take a cab.
B: I’ll take a cab.
C: I’m taking a cab.
D: I would take a cab.
B: I’ll take a cab.
Choose the sentence that expresses a spontaneous decision:
A: Look at the time! I’m going to miss the bus.
B: Oh no! I’ll call the doctor right away.
C: I’m calling the doctor right away.
D: I’m going to call the doctor right away.
B: Oh no! I’ll call the doctor right away.
Choose the sentence that best describes a definite future plan:
A: We’re going to eat out at 8 PM.
B: We’ll eat out at 8 PM.
C: We’re eating out at 8 PM.
D: We eat out at 8 PM.
C: We’re eating out at 8 PM.
You notice your friend forgot their bag at a café. Which sentence expresses your intention to help?
A: I’m going to call them now.
B: I’ll call them now.
C: I’m calling them now.
D: I would call them now.
B: I’ll call them now.
Identify the sentence that predicts a future event based on evidence:
A: The sky is clear, so it’s going to rain.
B: The sky is cloudy, so it’s going to rain.
C: The sky will be cloudy tomorrow.
D: The sky is cloudy, so it rains soon.
B: The sky is cloudy, so it’s going to rain.
Identify the sentence that describes an action starting soon, based on evidence:
A: Look at him! He’ll fall off the ladder.
B: Look at him! He’s falling off the ladder.
C: Look at him! He’s going to fall off the ladder.
D: Look at him! He falls off the ladder.
C: Look at him! He’s going to fall off the ladder.
You’re at a restaurant, and the waiter informs you they’re out of your favorite dish. Which sentence expresses a spontaneous decision?
A: I’m going to try something else on the menu.
B: I’ll try something else on the menu.
C: I’m trying something else on the menu.
D: I would try something else on the menu.
B: I’ll try something else on the menu.
Which sentence uses “will” appropriately in context?
A: I’m going to make sure everything is ready for the meeting.
B: I’ll make sure everything is ready for the meeting.
C: I’m making sure everything is ready for the meeting.
D: I’m sure everything is ready for the meeting.
B: I’ll make sure everything is ready for the meeting.
Which sentence expresses a personal plan, not yet arranged?
A: I’ll study abroad next year.
B: I’m studying abroad next year.
C: I’m going to study abroad next year.
D: I study abroad next year.
C: I’m going to study abroad next year.
The sky is getting darker, and thunder is rumbling. Which sentence predicts the weather based on evidence?
A: It’ll rain soon.
B: It’s raining soon.
C: It’s going to rain soon.
D: It rains soon.
C: It’s going to rain soon.
Which sentence expresses a planned action in the future?
A. I’ll visit my grandparents next weekend.
B. I am visiting my grandparents next weekend.
C. I would visit my grandparents next weekend.
D. I visit my grandparents next weekend.
B. I am visiting my grandparents next weekend.
Which sentence uses the correct form for a prediction based on belief?
A: I think she’s going to win the competition.
B: I think she will win the competition.
C: She’s winning the competition, I think.
D: She wins the competition, I think.
B: I think she will win the competition.
You’re planning a party for next week. Which sentence shows both future continuous and future perfect tense?
A: I’ll be sending invitations, and the arrangements will have been completed by then.
B: I’m sending invitations, and I’m going to complete the arrangements.
C: I’ll send invitations, and I’ll complete the arrangements.
D: I’m going to send invitations, and I’ll complete everything.
A: I’ll be sending invitations, and the arrangements will have been completed by then.