Fill in the blanks.
1. I ……………………….. the doctor tomorrow.
The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned or decided.
2. Grandma’s train ………………………….. at 3.30 pm.
The simple present is used to talk about time tabled future events.
3. I ……………………… that offer.
We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided.
4. I think I ………………………. the test.
We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided.
5. We ………………………….. a new home.
The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned or decided.
6. He …………………………… for Singapore tomorrow.
The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned or decided.
7. She ………………………… here soon.
8. I ……………………………. you if you touch my bag again.
Shall and will are common in offers, threats, promises and announcements of decisions.
9. ……………………………. I open the window?
Shall is used to ask for instructions.
10. I …………………………. probably be late tonight.
We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided.
11. I ………………………… you a necklace.
12. Only you ……………………………. a thing like that.
Will can be used to criticize people.
Answers
1. I am seeing the doctor tomorrow.
2. Grandma’s train arrives at 3.30 pm.
3. I will probably accept that offer.
4. I think I will pass the test.
5. We are buying a new home.
6. He is leaving for Singapore tomorrow.
7. She will be here soon.
8. I will hit you if you touch my bag again.
9. Shall I open the window?
10. I will probably be late tonight.
11. I will buy you a necklace.
12. Only you will do a thing like that.
