Future Forms

Reference

Common mistakes

1. I'll call you when I will arrive. → I'll call you when I arrive.
   present after when
2. The bus is leaving at 7 every day. → The bus leaves at 7 every day.
   timetable → present simple
3. I carry your bag for you. → I'll carry your bag for you.
   offer → will
4. I was go to phone you. → I was going to phone you.
   was + going to + verb

Future Forms — Exercises

Choose the correct form

Circle the correct answer.

1. The match _____ at 8 o'clock tonight. (starts / will starting / is start)
2. I'll send you the photos when I _____ home. (get / will get / 'm going to get)
3. A: There's no milk. B: OK, I _____ some. ('ll buy / 'm buying / buy)
4. _____ I help you with those boxes? (Shall / Will / Am)
5. We were _____ go to the beach, but it rained. (going to / go to / will)
6. Don't worry, I _____ forget your birthday. (won't / 'm not / don't)
7. We'll stay here until the storm _____ . (passes / will pass / passed)
8. What time _____ the museum close? (does / will / is)

Complete the sentence

Write the verb in the correct future form.

1. Our flight   at 10.30 tomorrow. (leave)
2. Call me as soon as you   the results. (get)
3. A: I'm cold. B: I   the window. (close)
4. I   you, but I lost your number. (was / phone)
5. Before you   , turn off the lights. (leave)
6. I promise I   late again. (not / be)

Future Forms — Answer Key

Choose the correct form

1. starts — A timetable → present simple: starts.
2. get — After when → present: get.
3. 'll buy — A decision made now → 'll buy.
4. Shall — An offer → Shall I …?
5. going to — A past plan that changed → were going to.
6. won't — A promise → won't.
7. passes — After until → present: passes.
8. does — Timetable question → does … close?

Complete the sentence

1. leaves
2. get
3. 'll close
4. was going to phone
5. leave
6. won't be