Future continuous grammar rules
How many ways can we talk about the future? Name at least 3 verbs.
will
be going to
be doing
will have done
will be doing
Change the verb to the future progressive.
run
will be running
How do you form a negative sentence using the future progressive?
Use the verb won't or will not in front of the verb.
Are you going to the movies?
No, I am NOT going to the movies.
How do you form a positive answer for the progressive tense?
Answer with, yes, I will be....
Was playing
past progressive
The future continuous combines two things:
The future simple and
continuous ( be + ing)
Change the verb to the future progressive.
move
Will be moving.
Answer the following question in the negative form.
Will you be coming with us next week?
No, I won't be going with you next week.
(If your answer is incorrect, you will lose 100 points)
Answer the following question in the positive.
Won't your co-worker be accepting the award tonight?
Yes, he/she will be accepting the award tonight.
(-500, if you lose)
is dancing
present progressive
Name one reason for the use of the future continuous.
For an action that will start before a future time and continues after.
(Double the points)
Change the verb to the future progressive.
go
Will be going.
(Take 100 points from any team)
Answer the following question in the negative.
Is he going to be cooking tonight?
No, he will not be cooking tonight.
Answer the question in the positive.
Will it be raining tomorrow?
Yes, it will be raining tomorrow.
(Double the points)
will be going
future progressive
(triple the points)
Name a second reason for the use of the future continuous.
A future action that happens regularly.
Fill in the blank.
Ben and Carrie ____________a lot of television.
watch
will be watching
Answer the following question in the negative.
Are they going to be helping us this weekend?
No, they will not be helping us this weekend.
Answer the following question in the positive.
Will Morgan and Connie be buying a new house?
Yes, Morgan and Connie will be buying a new house.
(+100 points)
I was eating a hamburger for lunch.
Past progressive
What is a third reason for the use of the future continuous.
To talk about future actions that are organized/arranged.
Fill in the blank.
My friend ______________the big game.
lose
will be losing
Answer the following question in the negative.
Isn't he going to be performing later?
No, he isn't going to be performing later.
Answer the following question in the positive.
Are you going to be studying this afternoon?
Yes, I will be studying this afternoon.
(give 300 points for any team)
I will be going to Italy this summer.
Future progressive