Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.
1. We …………………………….. in the afternoon.
The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future events which have already been planned or decided.
2. The school …………………………. for the summer vacation on Friday.
The simple present is used to talk about time tabled future events.
3. She ………………………………. probably ............................. in the afternoon.
We use the simple future to talk about future events which are not already decided.
4. I think it ……………………………….. later in the day.
The simple future is used to predict future.
5. I …………………………..
6. They …………………………..a new product next month.
7. If there is a strike, we ………………………………….. not be able to go.
8. I ……………………………. this bike if you lower the price.
Shall and will are common in offers, threats, promises and announcements of decisions.
9. ……………………………. I help you with the homework?
Shall is used with first person pronouns to make offers.
10. …………………………… you help me with the chores?
Will is used in polite requests for help.
11. I ………………………… until you come.
12. You ……………………………… from me again.
Answers
1. We are leaving in the afternoon.
2. The school closes for the summer vacation on Friday.
3. She will probably come in the afternoon.
4. I think it will rain later in the day.
5. I am quitting.
6. They are launching a new product next month.
7. If there is a strike, we will not be able to go.
8. I will buy this bike if you lower the price.
9. Shall I help you with the homework?
10. Will you help me with the chores?
11. I will wait until you come.
12. You will not hear from me again.
