Fill in the blanks with a verb form that indicates future.
1. I ……………………….. for Mumbai tomorrow.
The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned or decided.
2. The train ………………………….. at 3.30 pm.
The simple present is used to talk about time tabled future events.
3. I ……………………… probably start a business this year.
We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided.
4. I think I ………………………. the job.
We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided.
5. We ………………………….. to Canada.
The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned or decided.
6. They …………………………… married next month.
7. If we start in the morning, we ………………………… there by evening.
The simple future is used to make predictions.
8. I ……………………………. you if you call me names again.
Shall and will are common in offers, threats, promises and announcements of decisions.
9. ……………………………. I carry your bag?
Shall and will are common in offers, threats, promises and announcements of decisions.
10. I …………………………. probably be working late tonight.
11. I ………………………… a car if I get my raise.
To talk about real and possible situations, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + first form of the verb in the main clause.
12. He …………………………… never act like this.
Answers
1. I am leaving for Mumbai tomorrow.
2. The train departs at 3.30 pm.
3. I will probably quit my job.
4. I think I will get the job.
5. We are moving to Canada.
6. They are getting married next month.
7. If we start in the morning, we will reach there by evening.
8. I will kick you if you call me names again.
9. Shall I carry your bag?
10. I will probably be working late tonight.
11. I will buy a car if I get my raise.
12. He will never act like this.
