1.
Below is Sara’s schedule for
next week. Read it and then answer the questions that follow in complete
sentences.
Sara’s Schedule
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Time
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Morning
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doctor’s appointment
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meet with boss
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return library books
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attend conference
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go to gym
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clean apartment
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visit grandmother
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Afternoon
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buy groceries for the week
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go to gym
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go to gym
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attend conference
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buy food for party
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cook, prepare for party
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take nephew to the zoo
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Evening
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movie with Dave
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do work reports
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dinner with girlfriends
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do the ironing
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dinner with parents
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party
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relax at home
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She’s going to visit her
grandmother.
1. When is Sara
going to see the doctor?
2.
How many times is Sara going to go to the gym next week?
3. When is Sara
going to have a party?
4. Who is Sara going
to see a movie with?
5. When is Sara
going to have dinner with her parents?
6. What is Sara
going to do on Saturday before her party?
7. What is Sara
going to do during the day on Thursday?
8.
How many times is Sara going to be at the grocery
store next week?
Future
Tense with “Going To” – Discussing Future Plans
2.
Choose the correct word from
the list below to complete the following sentences. Use the correct form of the
future tense with “going to”.
ex.
My brother sent me a letter last week. I’m
going to write him back
Tomorrow.
1. My house is very dirty.
I it
tomorrow.
2. Miriam is going
to a party next Saturday. She her new red dress.
3.
Robert bought a new painting at the art show. He it over the sofa in his
living room.
4.
The hockey championship is next month. The boys every night next week.
5. Jack hates his job. He
next
week.
6. We have a math exam in three days. We very
hard for the next few days.
7.
It’s very
cold and rainy outside now. I
a
nice, hot bath as soon as I get home from this
soccer game.
8. Ellie has a hair
appointment for this afternoon. She
her
hair cut and colored.
9.
I had a flat tire on my car yesterday. My husband
it
later today.
10.
It’s our
parents’ anniversary tomorrow. We them
a gift certificate to a beautiful new restaurant.
11.
Sue got a sweater from her mother-in-law
for her birthday. It didn’t fit, so she it
for a larger size.
12. Sam just got his
driver’s license. He his
father to let him borrow the car next weekend.
13. Their grandmother
is in the hospital. They her next weekend.
Future
Tense with “Going To” – Future Plans
3.
Read the following sentences
and add another one using “going to” and your own ideas.
Ex. She has a bad toothache.
She’s going to call the dentist.
or She’s going to take an aspirin.
1.
He doesn’t understand the meaning of that word.
2.
She wants to see the new movie but doesn’t know what
time it starts.
3.
Bill wants to change jobs.
4.
Grandma feels very
tired.
5.
Carla is baking a cake and just ran out of sugar.
6.
Howard needs to mail a package.
7.
Rhonda and Murray are thinking about taking a
holiday but don’t know where to go.
8.
Someone stole our car last night.
9.
Margaret gained ten pounds in the past month.
Future
Tense with “Going To” – Making Predictions
What’s Going to Happen?
4.
Directions: Match the sentences
on the left with the words on the right. Then write the complete sentences
below using the future tense.
D 1. I didn’t study for the test. A.
take the next plane
2. He’s driving too fast. B.
have a backache
3. Frank always eats too much. C.
rain
4. He forgot to return his books to the library. D. fail
5. There are large black clouds in the sky. E.
call a service station
6. Mr. and
Mrs. Manning missed their flight. F. get a stomachache
7. Phillip has a fever. G. sink
8. Ellen and Bob are buying a lot of food and wine. H. have an accident
9. Marie is lifting very heavy boxes. I. take an aspirin
10. The boat is full of water. J.
break her leg
11. John
just ate four big hamburgers. K. have a party
12. Kristin is a terrible skier. L.
get fat
13. Her car
broke down. M.
have to pay a fine
1. I didn’t study for the test. I’m
going to fail.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Future Tense with “Will”
5. Note: We use “will” for future actions
when we decide to do something at the time of speaking. (Do not use “will” to
express future plans that have already been made at the time of speaking.)
ex. It’s very
hot in here. I’m going to travel to Europe next summer.
Okay. I’ll open the window. (plan
has already been made)
Complete the following
sentences with will (I’ll) and the correct verb from the list below. call /
have / water / walk / mail / go
1. Would you like tea or coffee?
tea, please.
2. Would you like a ride home?
No thanks. It’s a
beautiful today. I think
home.
3. We’re out of milk and I need some for the children.
Okay. to the
store and get some.
4. I just finished
writing my brother a letter. Are you going to the post office now?
No, I’m not.
5. These flowers
look very dry.
it for you in the
morning.
Okay. them
in a few minutes.
6. Ken phoned while
you were out.
Okay. him
back after I finish my lunch.
We often use
“will” for future predictions when we use the word “probably”.
6. For each of the situations below, predict something that will
probably happen or something that will probably not happen.
Ex.
Bob is going to take his driver’s test tomorrow. He didn’t practice.
He’ll probably fail. or He probably won’t
pass.
1.
It’s raining. George doesn’t have
an umbrella.
2.
Andy has a very bad
cold.
3. Nora didn’t sleep
well last night.
4. Phil loves
movies. There is a new movie playing at the theater tonight.
5.
Jan ate too much dessert last night and now she has
a stomachache.
7. Practice making questions and
giving short answers in the future tense.
Ex. Are you
going to buy a new car?
Yes, I am . (I’m going to buy a new car.)
1.
, (I’m not going to call him back this afternoon.)
2.
(They won’t be at school tomorrow.)
3.
(They are going to play
soccer next week.)
4.
(We’re going to
visit our aunt next summer.)
5.
(He is going to graduate next spring.)
8.
Use the correct question word
(who, what, how old, where, why,) and
the future tense to make infor-
mation questions. The underlined words are the answers to the questions.
1.
She is going to wear her new blue dress to the party.
2.
He’ll be 21 on his next birthday.
3. WHY ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE YOUR UMBRELLA I’m
going to take my umbrella because it looks like it’s going to rain.
4.
They’re going to meet on the corner.
5.
The boss is going to be at the meeting.
Future Tense – “Going To” Vs. “Will”
Review the different uses of “going to” and “will” below
before completing the exercise that follows.
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Going
to
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Will
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future
facts
He’s going to be 50 next spring
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future
facts
He’ll be 50 next
spring.
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predictions
We’re going to miss the bus
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predictions
We’ll miss the bus if we
don’t hurry.
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predictions when there is
something in the present that indicates what will happen in the future
Look at the sky. There’s going to be a
storm.
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often used with the following
words: probably, I think, I don’t
think, I’m sure, maybe
He’ll probably stay home tonight. I think I’ll go
to bed early.
I don’t think I’ll go to the movie. I’m sure I’ll
like his new girlfriend. What are you going to do next year?
I’m not sure. Maybe I’ll take a trip.
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preconceived
plans, arrangements
He needs some tools. He’s
going to fix the car.
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used when we decide to do
something at the time of speaking
Would you like tea or coffee? I’ll have tea,
please.
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used for
offers, requests, promises I’ll help you carry those heavy bags. Will you please lock the door?
I promise I’ll call when we get
there.
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agreeing
or refusing to do something
I’m mad at Bob. I won’t
help him.
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8.
Directions:
Complete the following sentences using the correct form of “going to” or “will”
with the verb provided. Be prepared to explain the reason for your choice.
(Remember that sometimes you can use ei- ther “going to” or “will”.)
1.
Sam feels sick. He (stay)
home from work tomorrow.
2. I (finish) my
homework later tonight.
3. I left my wallet
at home. That’s okay. I (lend)
you some money.
4. The sky is very dark. It (rain).
5.
What time he
(meet)
you tomorrow?
6. Frank (take) a
two week holiday next year.
7. That box looks
very heavy. I (help)
you carry it.
8. I bought some
paint because I (paint)
my apartment.
9.
He (wear)
a black tuxedo to the wedding. What you
(wear)?
10. Why did you take
the sugar out of the cupboard? I (bake)
a cake.
11. They took money
out of the bank because they (buy)
a new TV for their daughter.
12. It’s very hot in here. I (open)
the window for you.
13.
The weatherman says it
(be) a
beautiful day tomorrow. I think I the beach.
14. Your car engine doesn’t sound very good. It sounds like it (die).
15.
We probably (not/go)
to the party next week.
16.
“Can I please talk to the manager?”
(go) to
“He (be)
with you in a moment.”
17. The plane (arrive) on time.
18.
The Andersons went to the travel agent yesterday. They (buy)
their tickets tomorrow.
19. We (see) that new
movie tonight. Do you want to come with us?
20.
Allan (get)
up early tomorrow so he can go fishing.
21. I (help) you
with your work tomorrow.
22.
“Do you have any holiday plans?”
“Yes. We (take) a Mediterranean cruise.”
23.
“Ronnie can’t drive me to the airport.”
“That’s okay. I (take)
you.
24. I don’t think I
(be)
able to come to your party.
Future Time in
Time Clauses
Reminder: You must use the simple
present tense in a future time clause. Time
clauses begin with words such as before,
after, when, as soon as, until.
Ex. I’m going to eat before I leave for work. Before
I leave for work, I’m going to eat.
future tense present tense present tense future tense
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of
the verb provided. Underline the time clause.
1. I’m going to eat
lunch at 12:30. After I (eat)
lunch, I (take)
a nap.
2.
As soon as it (stop)
raining, I (walk)
to the store.
3.
I (lend)
you this book as soon as I (finish)
it.
4.
As soon as the chairman (arrive), everyone (sit) down.
5.
When the class (be) over, Marilyn
(go)
shopping.
6.
They (visit)
many museums when they (go)
to Europe.
7.
I (finish)
this letter before I (buy) stamps.
8.
After they
(do) their
homework, they (watch) TV.
9.
She (take)
a hot bath as soon as she (get) home.
10. I (pay) you back
the money I borrowed as soon as I (get) my paycheck.
11.
He (stay)
home until he (feel) better.
12.
We (have) the birthday cake when we
(finish) dinner.
13.
As soon as she (come),
we (eat)
dinner.
14.
She iron
the clothes after she (wash)
them.
15.
I (love)
you until I (die).
16.
I (apply
for) a new passport before I (buy)
a ticket.
Future
Tense Review – Find Someone Who……
Interview your classmates. Walk around the class and find
someone ….
1. who is going to
visit a friend tonight.
2.
who is going to walk home from school today.
3.
who isn’t going to watch TV tonight.
4.
who will probably leave the city this weekend.
5.
who is going to get a hair cut this week.
6.
who will have a birthday next month.
7.
who thinks it’ll be a nice day tomorrow.
8. who is going to
buy a present for someone this week.
9. who is going to
buy groceries after school today.
