Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1I think it ............... later, so take an umbrella.
Wrong!
Use "will rain" for a prediction with "I think" when there is no fixed plan or arrangement.
2Look at those dark clouds! It ...............
Wrong!
Use "is going to rain" for a prediction based on clear present evidence.
3We bought the tickets yesterday. We ............... the new film tonight.
Wrong!
Use "are going to see" for a prior plan or intention made before now.
4Sorry, I can't meet you at six. I ............... my cousin at the station then.
Wrong!
Use "am meeting" for a fixed arrangement at a specific future time.
5The phone is ringing. I ............... it.
Wrong!
Use "will answer" for a decision made at the moment of speaking.
6Anna has studied a lot. She ............... the test.
Wrong!
Use "is going to pass" for a prediction based on present evidence.
7Our train ............... at 8:15 tomorrow morning.
Wrong!
Use "leaves" for a timetable or schedule.
8Don't worry about the boxes. I ............... you.
Wrong!
Use "will help" for an offer made now.
9They ............... dinner with us on Friday; we booked the table this morning.
Wrong!
Use "are having" for a planned arrangement, especially with a day and a booking.
10I forgot to buy bread. I ............... some after work.
Wrong!
Use "will get" for a decision made after realizing something now.
11Be careful! You ............... that glass.
Wrong!
Use "are going to break" for a warning about something likely to happen very soon because of the present situation.
12My sister ............... her dentist tomorrow at 10.
Wrong!
Use "is seeing" for a fixed appointment at a specific future time.
Exercise complete
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Answers
- I think it will rain later, so take an umbrella.
- Look at those dark clouds! It is going to rain .
- We bought the tickets yesterday. We are going to see the new film tonight.
- Sorry, I can’t meet you at six. I am meeting my cousin at the station then.
- The phone is ringing. I will answer it.
- Anna has studied a lot. She is going to pass the test.
- Our train leaves at 8:15 tomorrow morning.
- Don’t worry about the boxes. I will help you.
- They are having dinner with us on Friday; we booked the table this morning.
- I forgot to buy bread. I will get some after work.
- Be careful! You are going to break that glass.
- My sister is seeing her dentist tomorrow at 10.