Exercises Link - Simple Future Tense

Before jumping into the exercises, remember these two primary structures: 1. Using "Will" Structure: Subject + will + base verb. Usage: Quick decisions, promises, and general predictions. Example: "I will call you later." 2. Using "Be Going To" Structure: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb.

Usage: Prior plans and things that are about to happen based on evidence. Example: "We are going to visit Paris in June." ✍️ Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks (Will vs. Going To) Choose the correct form based on the context provided. Look at those dark clouds! It ________ (rain) soon. I’m thirsty. I think I ________ (buy) a soda.

We ________ (meet) the director at 10:00 AM tomorrow; it's already on the calendar. I promise I ________ (not tell) anyone your secret.

What ________ you ________ (do) this weekend? Do you have any plans? 🔄 Exercise 2: Sentence Transformation simple future tense exercises

Rewrite these present tense sentences into the simple future tense using "will." Example: I eat breakfast. → I will eat breakfast. She travels to Japan. They build a new house. The sun rises at 6:00 AM. We play soccer on Sundays. He finishes his homework early. ❓ Exercise 3: Creating Questions

Rearrange the words to form a correct future tense question. (you / help / me / with this bag / will / ?) (going / they / are / to / arrive / late / ?) (when / start / will / the movie / ?) (is / she / going / to / cook / dinner / ?) (who / win / will / the game / ?) ✅ Answer Key Exercise 1: is going to rain (Evidence: dark clouds) will buy (Quick decision) are going to meet (Prior plan) won't tell / will not tell (Promise) are [you] going to do (Asking about plans) Exercise 2: She will travel to Japan. They will build a new house. The sun will rise at 6:00 AM. We will play soccer on Sundays. He will finish his homework early. Exercise 3: Will you help me with this bag? Are they going to arrive late? When will the movie start? Is she going to cook dinner? Who will win the game?

Who is your target audience? (e.g., kids, business professionals, or ESL students) Before jumping into the exercises, remember these two

Simple Future Tense Exercises

Part 1: Identify the Future Highlight (or write down) all the verbs in the story that show the simple future tense. (Example: will be)

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks Complete the sentences using the simple future tense of the verbs in parentheses.

  1. The children _______________ (play) soccer in the yard.
  2. It _______________ (not / rain) tomorrow.
  3. My sister _______________ (study) for her exam tonight.
  4. We _______________ (visit) our grandmother next weekend.
  5. _______________ you _______________ (help) me with this box?

Part 3: Rewrite the Sentences Change these sentences from the present tense to the simple future tense. Simple Future Tense Exercises Part 1: Identify the

  1. I eat pizza on Fridays.
    • Future: __________________________.
  2. She does not like broccoli.
    • Future: __________________________.
  3. Do they travel to Paris?
    • Future: __________________________?

Exercise 7: The Predictive Future (Using Evidence)

Look at the following situations and make a prediction using "is/are going to."

  1. Scenario: A toddler is holding a full glass of milk. He is running. He trips.
    • Your prediction: He _______
  2. Scenario: The sky is completely dark. The wind is howling. The trees are bending.
    • Your prediction: A storm _______
  3. Scenario: A chef is holding a knife, and an onion is flying through the air toward the cutting board.
    • Your prediction: He _______

Sample Answers:

  1. He is going to spill the milk.
  2. A storm is going to hit.
  3. He is going to chop the onion.

Part 6: Printable Timed Quiz (10 Questions)

Test all your skills. Set a timer for 5 minutes.

  1. I forgot my wallet! Don't leave; I _______ (go) home and get it.
  2. According to the weather app, it _______ (be) sunny tomorrow.
  3. She has bought a canvas and brushes. She _______ (paint) a portrait.
  4. You _______ (regret) this decision one day.
  5. A: The doorbell is ringing. B: I _______ (see) who it is.
  6. They have already booked the hotel. They _______ (stay) at the Ritz.
  7. If you don't study, you _______ (pass) the exam. (Negative)
  8. Look at that ladder! He _______ (fall) off.
  9. We don't have any plans. We probably _______ (stay) home.
  10. What time _______ (the train/leave) tomorrow?

Answer Key:

  1. will go
  2. will be (or is going to be)
  3. is going to paint
  4. will regret
  5. will see
  6. are going to stay
  7. won't pass
  8. is going to fall
  9. will stay
  10. does the train leave / will the train leave (Present simple for schedules also acceptable)