1. Which of the following best describes the general function of the simple future tense?
a. to talk about impossible things
b. to talk about things that haven’t happened yet
c. to talk about the current time
d. to talk about very simple things
e. to talk about things that happened in the past
2. We can use the simple future tense to express our predictions about the future. Which of the following
choices uses the simple future tense in that way?
a. Don’t worry, Dad! I won’t cause any trouble at school!
b. Wow, look how frail this table is. This thing is going to fall apart soon!
c. You look so down today. Will you tell me what’s wrong?
d. Are you going to go anywhere this evening? If not, let’s go to the mall!
e. Looks like you’re really struggling to calm the kid down. Here, I’ll help you.
3. We can use the simple future tense to make a request. Which of the following choices is the least likely to be
a request?
a. Will you marry me?
b. Will you please turn off the TV?
c. Will you go to sleep now?
d. Will you talk to the teacher?
e. Are you going to go shopping?
4. We can use the simple future tense to express unplanned decisions. Which of the following choices is the
least likely to express an unplanned decision?
a. She isn’t going to come with us.
b. My parents won’t be mad at you.
c. Um, I think I’ll order the fruit salad.
d. Hey, I will call you this evening to talk about that.
e. I will lend you my phone if you really need it.
5. “These backpacks will last forever.”
The sentence above is a positive sentence in the simple future tense. Turn it into a negative sentence!
a. These backpacks not will last forever.
b. These backpacks are will not last forever.
c. These backpacks are won’t to last forever.
d. These backpacks is will not last forever.
e. These backpacks won’t last forever.
6. “Susie is going to accept the invitation.”
The sentence above is a positive sentence in the simple future tense. Turn it into a negative sentence!
a. Susie won’t be going to accept the invitation.
b. Susie isn’t going not to accept the invitation.
c. Susie is not going to accept the invitation.
d. Susie is going not to accept the invitation.
e. Susie won’t going to accept the invitation.
7. A: Why do you need to borrow my new suitcase?
B: I __________________ visit my cousin in Sweden next month.
a. am going to
b. is going to
c. will
d. are going to
e. going to
8. A: This letter is in French, and I don't know French. Can you help me?
B: Sure, I ___________ it for you.
a. am going to translate
b. won't translate
c. will translate
d. am translate
e. am not going to translate
9. Take a look at the following options!
(1) I will love you forever, my beloved husband.
(2) We are going to go to Madonna's concert next week.
(3) Look at all this rain! The streets near rivers will flood tomorrow.
(4) I need to carry these heavy books to the library. Are you going to go with me?
(5) Since you've taken your medicine, I'm sure that you're going to feel better soon.
Which of the following is not likely about the options above?
a. Option (1) uses the simple future tense to express a promise.
b. Option (2) uses the simple future tense to express a plan.
c. Option (3) uses the simple future tense to express a prediction.
d. Option (4) uses the simple future tense to express a request.
e. Option (5) uses the simple future tense to express a prediction.
10. Harry : Have you ever had your hair dyed before?
Judd : Not yet, but (...). What a coincidence that you asked! I have an appointment at the Grand Lux salon
tomorrow for that.
Harry : Really? Isn't it an expensive salon?
Judd : Yeah, but I got a discount coupon from my friend. Hey, I actually have another coupon that you can
take. You should go there and get your hair dyed, too.
Harry : I love that idea, but (...).
Judd : That's too bad. Well, your natural hair color still looks good on you!
a. I'm going to have it done; my school allows dyed hair
b. I will have it done; my mom will be mad if I do that
c. I'm going to have it done; I'm too afraid to do it
d. I will have it done; I'd rather keep my natural hair color
e. I'm going to have it done; I don't have a coupon
Complete the sentences using will (‘ll) or going to.
1. A: Why are you turning on the television?
B: I'm going to watch the news. (I/watch)
2. A: Oh, I've just realised. I haven't got any money.
B: Haven't you? Well, don't worry. _______________ you some. (I/lend)
3. A: I've got a headache.
B: Have you? Wait there and _______________ an aspirin for you. (I/get)
4. A: Why are you filling that bucket with water?
B: _______________ the car. (I/wash)
5. A: I've decided to repaint this room.
B: Oh, have you? What colour _______________ it? (you/paint)
6. A: Where are you going? Are you going shopping?
B: Yes, _______________ something for dinner. (I/buy)
7. A: I don't know how to use this camera.
B: It's quite easy. _______________ you. (I/show)
8. A: What would you like to eat?
B: _______________ a sandwich, please. (I/have)
9. A: Did you post that letter for me?
B: Oh, I'm sorry. I completely forgot _______________ it now. (I/do)
10. A: Has George decided what to do when he leaves school?
B: Oh, yes. Everything is planned. _______________ a holiday for a few weeks and then _______________ a
computer programming course. (he/have, he/do)
Read the situations and complete the sentences using will ('ll) or going to.
1. The phone rings and you answer. Somebody wants to speak to Jim.
CALLER: Hello. Can I speak to Jim, please?
YOU: Just a moment. _______________ him. (I/get)
2. It's a nice day. You've decided to sit in the garden. Before going outside, you tell your friend.
YOU: The weather's too nice to stay indoors. _______________ in the garden. (I/sit)
FRIEND: That's a good idea. I think _______________ you. (I/join)
3. Your friend is worried because she has lost an important letter.
YOU: Don't worry about the letter. I'm sure _______________ it. (you/find)
FRIEND: I hope so.
4. There was a job advertised in the paper recently. At first you were interested but then you decided not to
apply.
FRIEND: Have you decided what to do about that job that was advertised?
YOU: Yes, _______________ for it. (I/not/apply)
5. You and a friend come home very late. Other people in the house are asleep. Your friend is noisy.
YOU: Shhh! Don't make so much noise. _______________ everybody up. (you/wake)
6. John has to go to the airport to catch a plane tomorrow morning.
JOHN: Ann, I need somebody to take me to the airport tomorrow morning.
ANN: That's no problem. _______________ you. (I/take) What time is your flight?
JOHN: 10.50.
ANN: OK. _______________ at about 9 o'clock then. (we/leave)
Later that day, Joe offers to take John to the airport.
JOE: John, do you want me to take you to the airport?
JOHN: No thanks, Joe. _______________ me. (Ann/take)
