Answer Key : Future Tenses Practice Worksheet
Section 1: Multiple Choice (Circle the correct answer)
1. "Look at those dark clouds! It ___ rain soon."
a) will
b) is going to ✅
c) are going to
2. "The train ___ at 7:30 PM. Don’t be late!"
a) leaves ✅
b) will leave
c) is leaving
3. "I don’t have any milk. I ___ buy some later."
a) am going to
b) will ✅
c) going to
4. "She ___ a doctor at 3 PM tomorrow."
a) will see
b) is seeing ✅
c) sees
5. "I think it ___ cold tomorrow."
a) is going to be
b) will be ✅
c) is being
Section 2. Circle the Best Answer : Underline or circle the correct option.
1"A: 'The phone's ringing!'
B: 'Don't worry, I will answer it!'" (Correct answer: will - spontaneous decision)
2. "They are going to move to Canada next year. They have already bought tickets!"
(Correct answer: are going to - planned action with evidence)
3. "The conference starts at 9 AM sharp."(Correct answer: starts - scheduled event on a timetable)
4. Look at those clouds! It is going to rain. (Correct answer: is going to - prediction based on
current evidence)
5. We are going to have dinner with Grandma this Sunday. (Correct answer: are going to have -
definite plan)
Section 3: Choose the Correct Tense : Fill in the blank with the appropriate future tense
(will, going to, present continuous, or simple present).
1. "I am meeting my boss for lunch at 1 PM tomorrow." (Present continuous - fixed
arrangement)
2. "Hurry! The store closes in 10 minutes!" (Present simple - scheduled event)
3. "I think AI will replace many jobs in the future." (Will - future prediction)
4. "She is going to study abroad next semester. Her visa is approved!" (Going to - planned
action with evidence)
5. "The concert starts at 7 PM." (Present simple - scheduled event)
6. "I will call you when I arrive." (Will - promise)
7. "They are getting married in June." (Present continuous - fixed plan)
8. "Look! It is going to snow!" (Going to - prediction based on current evidence)
9. "This time tomorrow, we will be relaxing on the beach." (Future continuous - action in
progress at future time)
10. "At 10 PM tonight, they will be watching the football match."
(Future continuous - action in progress at specific future time)
Section 4: Correct the Errors : Rewrite the sentences with the proper future tense.
1. ✗ "He will going to travel to Japan." →
✅ He is going to travel to Japan.
(Use "be going to" for planned future actions)
2. ✗ "The movie is starting at 8 PM." →
✅ The movie starts at 8 PM.
(Use simple present for scheduled events/timetables)
3. ✗ "I help you move next weekend." →
✅ I will help / am going to help you move next weekend.
(Use "will" for spontaneous decisions or "going to" for plans)
4. ✗ "She will be cooks dinner when you arrive." →
✅ She will be cooking dinner when you arrive.
(Use future continuous "will be + -ing" for actions in progress at future time)
5. ✗ "She will studies medicine next year." →
✅ She will study / is going to study medicine next year.
(After "will" use base verb; "going to" requires "be" + "going to" + base verb)
6. ✗ "We're going to meeting friends tonight." →
✅ We're going to meet / are meeting friends tonight.
("Going to" requires base verb; present continuous also works for arrangements)
Section 5: Mixed Tenses : Choose between will, going to, present continuous, or simple
present.
1. "A: 'I'm so tired.'
B: 'I'll make you some coffee.'"
✅ (spontaneous offer - "will" for instant decisions)
2. "The flight departs at 6 AM. Set your alarm!"
✅ (timetable - present simple for schedules)
3. "They are getting married in June. They booked the venue!"
✅ (fixed plan - present continuous for arranged future events)
4. "I'll call you later."
✅ (promise - "will" for promises/offers)
5. "She is flying to Paris on Friday."
✅ (fixed plan - present continuous for arranged events)
6. "The bus arrives at 3 PM."
✅ (timetable - present simple for schedules)
7. "They are going to adopt a child."
✅ (intention - "going to" for plans/intentions)
Section 6: Writing Challenge
Will (promise):
"I promise I will help you study for your exam next week."
Going to (plan):
"We are going to visit our grandparents during the summer vacation."
Present Continuous (arrangement):
"He is meeting his business partner for lunch tomorrow at noon."
Simple Present (schedule):
"The library opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM every weekday."
These sentences demonstrate:
1. "Will" for a promise about a future action
2. "Going to" for a planned future activity
3. Present continuous for a fixed arrangement
4. Simple present for a regular schedule
Section 7: Real-Life Scenarios (Role Play) : Act out dialogues using the correct tense.
At a Travel Agency:
A: "When does your flight leave?" (Present Simple for scheduled events)
B: "It departs at 7 PM." (Present Simple for timetables)
Weekend Plans:
A: "What are you doing this weekend?" (Present Continuous for fixed arrangements)
B: "I am visiting my grandparents." (Present Continuous for definite plans)
Section 8: Writing Practice: Predictions & Plans:
1. Predictions (Will/Going to)
1. "By 2050, most homes will have AI assistants that control everything automatically."
2. "Electric cars are going to completely replace gasoline vehicles in the next 20 years."
3. "Scientists will discover a cure for aging, and people might live much longer."
2. Personal Plans (Present Continuous/Going to)
1. "I’m traveling to the beach next weekend. I’m going to swim and relax in the sun."
2. "We’re having a family dinner on Sunday. My mom is going to cook her famous lasagna."
3. "They’re moving to a new apartment next month. They’re going to decorate it themselves."
Section 9: Paragraph Writing (Using Different Future Tenses)
"Next year, I am going to start university. My classes begin in September, and I will study computer
science. I think AI will change many industries, so I want to be prepared. This summer, I’m traveling to
Japan with my family. We’re going to visit Tokyo and Kyoto, and I’m sure it will be an amazing
experience!"
Tenses used in the paragraph:
✔ Going to (planned future action) – "I am going to start university."
✔ Present Simple (fixed schedule) – "My classes begin in September."
✔ Will (future prediction) – "I think AI will change many industries."
✔ Present Continuous (definite arrangement) – "I’m traveling to Japan."
✔ Going to (intention) – "We’re going to visit Tokyo."