Plans and Intentions
Which future form do we use to talk about a decision made before speaking? Give a short example using "I / eat / pizza"
"We use 'be going to' for plans made before speaking." Example: "I am going to eat pizza."
Which future form is commonly used for quick decisions or promises? Write a one-sentence promise with "will".
"Will" is used for quick decisions/promises. Example: "I'll help you."
Which future form is often used for timetables and fixed plans (e.g., train times, class schedules)? Give one example sentence about a class.
The present continuous is often used for arranged plans; timetables often use simple present, but present continuous is used for personal fixed plans. Example: "My class starts at 9 am." (simple present for timetable) Accept answers naming simple present or present continuous with correct example.
Identify the future form in this sentence and name its function: "I'll call you later." (form = ?, function = ?)
Form: "will" (I'll). Function: promise/decision to do something later or future action.
Choose: Which sentence shows a planned future action? A) "I will visit my cousin." B) "I'm visiting my cousin next Saturday." Circle A or B and explain.
B. "I'm visiting my cousin next Saturday." Explanation: present continuous shows arrangement
Choose the correct future form: "Look at those dark clouds. It ____ rain." (will / is going to / present continuous)
"is going to" (But accept 'will' if explained.) Example: "It is going to rain."
Fill in the blank with the best choice: "I think she ____ win the race." (will / is going to / present continuous)
"will" — "I think she will win the race."
Fill in the blank with present continuous: "We ____ (leave) at 7:30 tomorrow morning."
"We are leaving at 7:30 tomorrow morning."
Match the sentence with its function (Decision before/after speaking, Prediction with evidence, Plan/arrangement, Timetable). Sentence: "They're meeting us at 6 pm."
"They're meeting us at 6 pm." → Plan/arrangement.
Put the verb in parentheses into the correct future form: "By next year, I ____ (learn) to play the guitar." (choose will / be going to / present continuous)
Possible: "By next year, I will have learned to play the guitar." (If teacher expects future perfect) OR simpler: "I am going to learn to play the guitar." Accept rationale.
Rewrite the sentence using "be going to" to show a planned action: "She (visit) her grandma next Sunday."
"She is going to visit her grandma next Sunday."
True or False: Use "be going to" for a prediction based on present evidence (for example, heavy clouds). Explain briefly.
True. Explanation: "Be going to" is used for predictions based on present evidence.
Rewrite using the present continuous to show an arranged plan: "They (have) a concert on Friday evening."
"They are having a concert on Friday evening."
Combine these ideas into one correct sentence using "will" or "be going to": You see smoke and you think a fire might start. (Make a prediction with evidence.)
"There is smoke; it is going to start a fire." or "It is going to be a big fire." (prediction from evidence)
Change to a question using "be going to": "You are going to finish your project." (Make it a yes/no question.)
"Are you going to finish your project?"
Explain when we use the present continuous for future meaning. Provide one example about meeting a friend.
Present continuous for future: used for fixed arrangements with a time/place. Example: "I'm meeting my friend at 4:00."
Complete the sentence with "will" and a contraction: "I ____ (help) you with your homework." (use the short form)
"I'll help you." (contraction)
Choose the correct form for a scheduled public event: "The movie ____ (start) at 8:00 pm." (will / is going to / present continuous)
"The movie starts at 8:00 pm." (simple present) — Accept present continuous for arranged screenings if justified.
Change to negative using "be going to": "He is going to arrive late."
Negative: "He is not going to arrive late." or "He isn't going to arrive late."
Fill in with the correct short future form (contraction allowed): "I ____ (not / help) you if you don't ask politely." (use "will" contraction)
"I won't help you if you don't ask politely."
Transform this short dialogue into a single sentence using "be going to": A: "What are you doing this weekend?" B: "I will study for the test." (Make it a planned intention sentence.)
Example: "She is going to study this weekend." (or a similar transformation showing planned intention.)
Read the situation and choose the best future form: "The teacher has posted the exam schedule for next month; students ____ (prepare) now." Explain your choice.
Example answer: "Students are going to prepare now." Explanation: teacher posted schedule = planned response; could also be "will" if speaking about future choice — accept explanation.
Explain the difference between using present continuous and "be going to" for planned events. Give one example pair that shows the contrast.
Explanation: Present continuous = personal arrangements; "be going to" = plans/intentions. Example pair: "I'm meeting Anna at 5 pm." vs. "I'm going to visit Anna next month."
Correct the error, if any: "She will to come to the party tomorrow." Explain why it's wrong and give the right sentence.
Correction: remove "to": "She will come to the party tomorrow." Explanation: "will" is followed by base verb without 'to'.
Write one short paragraph (3–4 sentences) about your weekend plans using at least two different future forms (use "will", "be going to", and/or present continuous). Underline which form you used for each sentence. (Teacher to review student writing.)