Exercise: Future Plans with will, be going to + V, Present Continuous, and Present Simple

Rewrite the sentences below by choosing the correct future form: will, be going to + V, Present Continuous, or Present Simple.

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Part 1: Using will for spontaneous decisions or offers

1. I don’t have my umbrella. I think I ____ (go) back to get it.
2. Don’t worry! I ____ (help) you carry those heavy bags.
3. I don’t know if she’s coming, but I ____ (ask) her later.
4. The phone is ringing! I ____ (answer) it.
5. We’re lost! I ____ (try) to use the map app.
6. "The door is open." "Oh, I ____ (close) it."
7. If it rains, we ____ (cancel) the picnic.
8. We’re out of milk! I ____ (buy) some on the way home.
9. You look tired; I ____ (make) you some tea.
10. I don’t have a pen. I ____ (go) grab one from my bag.

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Part 2: Using be going to + V for planned actions or intentions

1. We ____ (visit) my grandparents this weekend.
2. She ____ (apply) for that new job position next week.
3. They ____ (buy) a new car soon.
4. I ____ (start) learning Italian next month.
5. We ____ (move) to a bigger house in a few months.
6. The sky looks dark; it ____ (rain).
7. She ____ (throw) a surprise party for her sister.
8. I ____ (read) that book you recommended.
9. They ____ (watch) the new movie together tomorrow.
10. My friends and I ____ (spend) the day at the beach on Saturday.

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Part 3: Using Present Continuous for definite plans or arrangements

1. I ____ (have) lunch with Sarah at 1 pm tomorrow.
2. They ____ (meet) us at the cinema at 7 pm.
3. We ____ (fly) to Paris on Saturday morning.
4. She ____ (take) her driving test next week.
5. My parents ____ (visit) me this weekend.
6. He ____ (start) his new job on Monday.
7. They ____ (come) over for dinner tomorrow night.
8. I ____ (see) the doctor at 4 pm today.
9. We ____ (leave) for vacation in two weeks.
10. The band ____ (perform) at the concert on Friday.

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Part 4: Using Present Simple for scheduled events or timetables

1. The train ____ (leave) at 6:30 pm.
2. My flight ____ (depart) at 9:00 am tomorrow.
3. The movie ____ (start) at 8 pm.
4. School ____ (begin) again in September.
5. The bus ____ (arrive) at 5:45.
6. His plane ____ (land) at 3 pm.
7. The concert ____ (end) at 11 pm.
8. The museum ____ (open) at 10 am on weekdays.
9. The meeting ____ (start) at noon.
10. My appointment ____ (finish) at 5 pm.

Here are the correct answers for each part of the exercise:

Part 1: Using will for spontaneous decisions or offers

1. I think I will go back to get it.
2. Don’t worry! I will help you carry those heavy bags.
3. I don’t know if she’s coming, but I will ask her later.
4. The phone is ringing! I will answer it.
5. We’re lost! I will try to use the map app.
6. "The door is open." "Oh, I will close it."
7. If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
8. We’re out of milk! I will buy some on the way home.
9. You look tired; I will make you some tea.
10. I don’t have a pen. I will go grab one from my bag.

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Part 2: Using be going to + V for planned actions or intentions

1. We are going to visit my grandparents this weekend.
2. She is going to apply for that new job position next week.
3. They are going to buy a new car soon.
4. I am going to start learning Italian next month.
5. We are going to move to a bigger house in a few months.
6. The sky looks dark; it is going to rain.
7. She is going to throw a surprise party for her sister.
8. I am going to read that book you recommended.
9. They are going to watch the new movie together tomorrow.
10. My friends and I are going to spend the day at the beach on Saturday.

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Part 3: Using Present Continuous for definite plans or arrangements

1. I am having lunch with Sarah at 1 pm tomorrow.
2. They are meeting us at the cinema at 7 pm.
3. We are flying to Paris on Saturday morning.
4. She is taking her driving test next week.
5. My parents are visiting me this weekend.
6. He is starting his new job on Monday.
7. They are coming over for dinner tomorrow night.
8. I am seeing the doctor at 4 pm today.
9. We are leaving for vacation in two weeks.
10. The band is performing at the concert on Friday.

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Part 4: Using Present Simple for scheduled events or timetables

1. The train leaves at 6:30 pm.
2. My flight departs at 9:00 am tomorrow.
3. The movie starts at 8 pm.
4. School begins again in September.
5. The bus arrives at 5:45.
6. His plane lands at 3 pm.
7. The concert ends at 11 pm.
8. The museum opens at 10 am on weekdays.
9. The meeting starts at noon.
10. My appointment finishes at 5 pm.

Each sentence now reflects the correct usage of the future tense forms according to the context provided.

Упражнение на употребление будущих планов:

1. Will:

1. I ____ travel to Spain next summer.

2. She ____ become a doctor when she finishes her studies.

3. They ____ host a party on Saturday.

4. He ____ buy a new car next year.

5. We ____ celebrate our anniversary next month.

6. You ____ receive your package tomorrow.

7. The sun ____ rise at 6 AM.

8. He ____ finish the project by the deadline.

9. She ____ call you in the evening.

10. I ____ start a new job next week.

2. Be going to V:

1. I ____ visit my grandparents this weekend.

2. She ____ buy a new laptop soon.

3. They ____ move to a new house next month.

4. He ____ start a fitness program next Monday.

5. We ____ watch a movie tonight.

6. You ____ meet your friend after work.

7. The company ____ launch a new product next year.

8. He ____ learn how to play the guitar.

9. She ____ study abroad next year.

10. I ____ cook dinner tonight.

3. Present Continuous:

1. I ____ meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow.

2. She ____ flying to Paris next week.

3. They ____ hosting a dinner party on Friday.

4. He ____ visiting his parents this weekend.

5. We ____ having a meeting at 3 PM.

6. You ____ taking an exam next Monday.

7. The team ____ playing a match on Saturday.

8. He ____ attending a conference next month.

9. She ____ starting a new course next semester.

10. I ____ going on vacation next month.

4. Present Simple:

1. The train ____ at 8 AM tomorrow.

2. The shop ____ at 9 AM on weekdays.

3. The concert ____ at 7 PM.

4. The meeting ____ at 10 AM.

5. The flight ____ at 5 PM.

6. The show ____ at 8 PM every Thursday.

7. The museum ____ at 10 AM on weekends.

8. The bus ____ at 6 PM.

9. The school term ____ next month.

10. The library ____ at 8 PM.

Образец выполнения:

1. I will travel to Spain next summer.

2. She is going to buy a new laptop soon.

3. They are hosting a dinner party on Friday.

4. The train leaves at 8 AM tomorrow.

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Упражнение на употребление будущих планов:

1. Will:

I will travel to Spain next summer.


She will become a doctor when she finishes her studies.


They will host a party on Saturday.


He will buy a new car next year.


We will celebrate our anniversary next month.


You will receive your package tomorrow.


The sun will rise at 6 AM.


He will finish the project by the deadline.


She will call you in the evening.


I will start a new job next week.

2. Be going to V:

I am going to visit my grandparents this weekend.


She is going to buy a new laptop soon.


They are going to move to a new house next month.


He is going to start a fitness program next Monday.


We are going to watch a movie tonight.


You are going to meet your friend after work.


The company is going to launch a new product next year.


He is going to learn how to play the guitar.


She is going to study abroad next year.


I am going to cook dinner tonight.

3. Present Continuous:

I am meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow.


She is flying to Paris next week.


They are hosting a dinner party on Friday.


He is visiting his parents this weekend.


We are having a meeting at 3 PM.


You are taking an exam next Monday.


The team is playing a match on Saturday.


He is attending a conference next month.


She is starting a new course next semester.


I am going on vacation next month.

4. Present Simple:

The train leaves at 8 AM tomorrow.


The shop opens at 9 AM on weekdays.


The concert starts at 7 PM.


The meeting begins at 10 AM.


The flight departs at 5 PM.


The show airs at 8 PM every Thursday.


The museum opens at 10 AM on weekends.


The bus arrives at 6 PM.


The school term starts next month.


The library closes at 8 PM.

Образец выполнения:

1. I will travel to Spain next summer.

2. She is going to buy a new laptop soon.

3. They are hosting a dinner party on Friday.

4. The train leaves at 8 AM tomorrow.

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   Контрольная работа на употребление будущих планов
   
   Заполните пропуски, используя правильную форму будущего времени (will, be going to, Present Continuous, Present Simple).
   
   I ____ cook dinner tonight.
   
   
   The sun ____ rise at 6 AM.
   
   
   They ____ host a party on Saturday.
   
   
   The shop ____ at 9 AM on weekdays.
   
   
   We ____ celebrate our anniversary next month.
   
   
   I ____ meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow.
   
   
   He ____ buy a new car next year.
   
   
   The flight ____ at 5 PM.
   
   
   You ____ receive your package tomorrow.
   
   
   The train ____ at 8 AM tomorrow.
   
   
   She ____ call you in the evening.
   
   
   I ____ travel to Spain next summer.
   
   
   He ____ visiting his parents this weekend.
   
   
   The concert ____ at 7 PM.
   
   
   I ____ visit my grandparents this weekend.
   
   
   We ____ watch a movie tonight.
   
   
   You ____ meet your friend after work.
   
   
   She ____ flying to Paris next week.
   
   
   I ____ start a new job next week.
   
   
   They ____ hosting a dinner party on Friday.
   
   
   She ____ become a doctor when she finishes her studies.
   
   
   She ____ buy a new laptop soon.
   
   
   You ____ taking an exam next Monday.
   
   
   The library ____ at 8 PM.
   
   
   I ____ going on vacation next month.
   
   
   He ____ start a fitness program next Monday.
   
   
   The show ____ at 8 PM every Thursday.
   
   
   The museum ____ at 10 AM on weekends.
   
   
   He ____ attending a conference next month.
   
   
   The team ____ playing a match on Saturday.
   
   
   She ____ starting a new course next semester.
   
   
   The meeting ____ at 10 AM.
   
   
   He ____ learn how to play the guitar.
   
   
   I ____ start a new job next week.
   
   
   They ____ move to a new house next month.
   
   
   The company ____ launch a new product next year.
   
   
   We ____ having a meeting at 3 PM.
   
   
   I ____ travel to Spain next summer.
   
   
   The bus ____ at 6 PM.
   
   
   She ____ study abroad next year.

   Ответы по контрольной работе 1

1. I am going to cook dinner tonight.

2. The sun will rise at 6 AM.

3. They will host a party on Saturday.

4. The shop opens at 9 AM on weekdays.

5. We will celebrate our anniversary next month.

6. I am meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow.

7. He will buy a new car next year.

8. The flight departs at 5 PM.

9. You will receive your package tomorrow.

10. The train leaves at 8 AM tomorrow.

11. She will call you in the evening.

12. I will travel to Spain next summer.

13. He is visiting his parents this weekend.

14. The concert starts at 7 PM.

15. I am going to visit my grandparents this weekend.

16. We are going to watch a movie tonight.

17. You are going to meet your friend after work.

18. She is flying to Paris next week.

19. I will start a new job next week.

20. They are hosting a dinner party on Friday.

21. She will become a doctor when she finishes her studies.

22. She is going to buy a new laptop soon.

23. You are taking an exam next Monday.

24. The library closes at 8 PM.

25. I am going on vacation next month.

26. He is going to start a fitness program next Monday.

27. The show airs at 8 PM every Thursday.

28. The museum opens at 10 AM on weekends.

29. He is attending a conference next month.

30. The team is playing a match on Saturday.

31. She is starting a new course next semester.

32. The meeting begins at 10 AM.

33. He is going to learn how to play the guitar.

34. I will start a new job next week.

35. They are going to move to a new house next month.

36. The company is going to launch a new product next year.

37. We are having a meeting at 3 PM.

38. I will travel to Spain next summer.

39. The bus arrives at 6 PM.

40. She is going to study abroad next year.

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42. Future Tenses Practice (Intermediate Level)

    Below are exercises in using might/may + have to + V, be thinking of + V-ing, and will probably/possibly + V for less certain future plans. At the end, answers are provided for teachers.

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    1. Might / May + Have to + Verb

    Directions: Complete the sentences using "might" or "may" with "have to" and the verb in parentheses.

    1. I _____ (visit) my grandmother next weekend if she isn’t feeling well.
    2. We _____ (change) our plans if the weather is bad on Saturday.
    3. You _____ (look) for another job if this one doesn’t work out.
    4. They _____ (cancel) the picnic because it might rain tomorrow.
    5. The children _____ (do) some extra homework before the test.
    6. Sarah _____ (help) her brother with his homework this weekend.
    7. We _____ (wait) a bit longer if the bus is late.
    8. I _____ (rearrange) my schedule to make it to the meeting.
    9. My friends _____ (take) the train instead of driving.
    10. He _____ (speak) to his manager if he wants to change his shift.

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    2. Be Thinking of + V-ing

    Directions: Complete the sentences using "be thinking of" and the -ing form of the verb in parentheses.

    1. Lisa _____ (move) to a new city next year.
    2. We _____ (take) a vacation this summer if we can save enough money.
    3. John _____ (learn) a new language in his free time.
    4. They _____ (buy) a car sometime soon.
    5. I _____ (start) a new project at work next month.
    6. My parents _____ (visit) me during the holidays.
    7. She _____ (apply) for a scholarship this year.
    8. We _____ (try) a different restaurant this weekend.
    9. Tom _____ (look) for an apartment in the city.
    10. Anna _____ (sign) up for a dance class next month.

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    3. Will Probably / Possibly + Verb

    Directions: Fill in the blanks with "will probably" or "will possibly" and the base form of the verb.

    1. I _____ (join) the gym next month to get in shape.
    2. We _____ (watch) a movie at home tonight if we’re tired.
    3. He _____ (travel) to Europe next summer if he saves enough.
    4. They _____ (visit) their cousins over the weekend.
    5. She _____ (quit) her job if she finds something better.
    6. My friends _____ (come) to the party, but they’re not sure yet.
    7. I _____ (get) a new phone if mine stops working.
    8. They _____ (move) to a different neighborhood.
    9. He _____ (ask) his friend for advice on the project.
    10. We _____ (order) pizza tonight if we don’t feel like cooking.

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    Answer Keys for part 2

    Might / May + Have to + Verb

    1. might have to visit
    2. may have to change
    3. might have to look
    4. may have to cancel
    5. might have to do
    6. may have to help
    7. might have to wait
    8. may have to rearrange
    9. might have to take
    10. may have to speak

    Be Thinking of + V-ing

    1. is thinking of moving
    2. are thinking of taking
    3. is thinking of learning
    4. are thinking of buying
    5. am thinking of starting
    6. are thinking of visiting
    7. is thinking of applying
    8. are thinking of trying
    9. is thinking of looking
    10. is thinking of signing

    Will Probably / Possibly + Verb

1. will probably join
2. will possibly watch
3. will probably travel
4. will possibly visit
5. will probably quit
6. will possibly come
7. will probably get
8. will possibly move
9. will probably ask
10. will probably order\
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7. Intermediate English Future Forms Test for second part of our diagram

   1. I _____ (possibly visit) my grandparents during the holidays.
   2. She _____ (be thinking of) taking a new course next semester.
   3. We _____ (may have to) reschedule our plans for Saturday if it rains.
   4. They _____ (probably try) the new restaurant downtown.
   5. I _____ (might have to) take extra hours at work this month.
   6. My friend _____ (possibly go) to the beach next weekend.
   7. He _____ (be thinking of) moving to a new apartment in spring.
   8. I _____ (will probably bake) a cake for the celebration.
   9. The kids _____ (may have to) stay inside if the weather doesn’t improve.
   10. She _____ (might need to) buy a new phone soon.
   11. We _____ (probably study) together for the upcoming exams.
   12. They _____ (might have to) cancel the picnic due to bad weather.
   13. I _____ (be thinking of) learning a new language this year.
   14. He _____ (will possibly buy) a car by the end of the year.
   15. We _____ (might have to) work on the weekend to meet the deadline.
   16. They _____ (probably visit) their relatives over the holiday break.
   17. I _____ (will possibly go) for a run in the morning if it’s sunny.
   18. She _____ (be thinking of) organizing a charity event next month.
   19. We _____ (might need to) adjust our plans if the situation changes.
   20. I _____ (will probably call) my friend to discuss our project.
   21. The teacher _____ (might have to) extend the deadline for the assignment.
   22. He _____ (will possibly travel) to another city for work soon.
   23. We _____ (be thinking of) redecorating the living room this summer.
   24. They _____ (probably attend) the meeting on Tuesday.
   25. I _____ (might have to) bring some extra materials for the workshop.
   26. She _____ (will probably take) a day off next week.
   27. My colleagues _____ (be thinking of) organizing a team-building event.
   28. I _____ (will possibly clean) the garage over the weekend.
   29. They _____ (might need to) prepare additional resources for the seminar.
   30. He _____ (probably finish) the project by Friday.
   31. I _____ (may have to) find a tutor if I continue to struggle with math.
   32. She _____ (be thinking of) visiting her family during the holidays.
   33. They _____ (will probably bring) snacks for everyone at the gathering.
   34. We _____ (might have to) reconsider our options if prices keep rising.
   35. I _____ (will possibly watch) a movie tonight if I finish my work early.
   36. She _____ (may need to) check her schedule before confirming plans.
   37. The team _____ (probably work) late to complete the presentation.
   38. He _____ (will possibly order) dinner instead of cooking tonight.
   39. I _____ (might have to) find a new gym if mine raises the fees.
   40. They _____ (be thinking of) visiting the new exhibit at the museum.

   Intermediate English Future Forms Test for second part of our diagram-answers

   1. might possibly visit
   2. is thinking of taking
   3. may have to
   4. will probably try
   5. might have to
   6. might possibly go
   7. is thinking of moving
   8. will probably bake
   9. may have to
   10. might need to
   11. will probably study
   12. might have to
   13. is thinking of learning
   14. will possibly buy
   15. might have to
   16. will probably visit
   17. will possibly go
   18. is thinking of organizing
   19. might need to
   20. will probably call
   21. might have to
   22. will possibly travel
   23. are thinking of redecorating
   24. will probably attend
   25. might have to
   26. will probably take
   27. are thinking of organizing
   28. will possibly clean
   29. might need to
   30. will probably finish
   31. may have to
   32. is thinking of visiting
   33. will probably bring
   34. might have to
   35. will possibly watch
   36. may need to
   37. will probably work
   38. will possibly order
   39. might have to
   40. are thinking of visiting