Future – “Going To” and “Will” – Yes/No and Information

Questions

A. Practice making questions and giving short answers in the future tense.

Ex. Are you going to buy a new car?

Yes, I am . (I’m going to buy a new car.)

1. Are you going to call him back this afternoon?

(I’m not going to call him back this afternoon.)
2. Will they be all school tomorrow?
(They won’t be at school tomorrow.)
3. Is she going to play soccer next week?
(They are going to play soccer next week.)
4. Are we going to visit our aunt?
(We’re going to visit our aunt next summer.)
5. Is he going to graduate next spring?
(He is going to graduate next spring.)

B. Use the correct question word (who, what, how old, where, why,) and the future tense to make
infor- mation questions. The underlined words are the answers to the questions.

1. What is going to wear to the party?

She is going to wear her new blue dress to the party.
2. How old will he be on his next birthday?
He’ll be 21 on his next birthday.
3. Why are going to take your umbrella?
I’m going to take my umbrella because it looks like it’s going to rain.
4. Where are they going to meet?
They’re going to meet on the corner.
5. Who is going to be the meeting?
The boss is going to be at the meeting.
 Future Tense – “Going To” Vs. “Will”
Review the different uses of “going to” and “will” below before completing the exercise that follows.

Going to Will
future facts future facts
He’s going to be 50 next spring He’ll be 50 next spring.

predictions
predictions
We’ll miss the bus if we don’t hurry.
We’re going to miss the bus

often used with the following words:

probably, I think, I don’t think, I’m
sure, maybe
predictions when there is something in the
present that indicates what will happen in
He’ll probably stay home
the future
tonight. I think I’ll go to bed
Look at the sky. There’s going to be a storm.
early.
I don’t think I’ll go to the movie.
I’m sure I’ll like his new
girlfriend. What are you going to
do next year?
I’m not sure. Maybe I’ll take a trip.
used when we decide to do something at the
time of speaking
preconceived plans, arrangements
Would you like tea or
He needs some tools. He’s going to fix the car.
coffee? I’ll have tea,
please.

used for offers, requests,

promises I’ll help you carry those
heavy bags. Will you please lock
the door?
I promise I’ll call when we get there.

agreeing or refusing to do something

I’m mad at Bob. I won’t help him.
Directions: Complete the following sentences using the correct form of “going to” or “will” with the verb
provided. Be prepared to explain the reason for your choice. (Remember that sometimes you can use ei-
ther “going to” or “will”.)

1. Sam feels sick. He is going to stay (stay) home from work tomorrow.
2. I will finish (finish) my homework later tonight.
3. I left my wallet at home. That’s okay. I will lend (lend) you some money.
4. The sky is very dark. It is going to rain (rain).
5. What time is he going to meet (meet) you tomorrow?
6. Frank is going to take (take) a two week holiday next year.
7. That box looks very heavy. I will help (help) you carry it.
8. I bought some paint because I am going to paint (paint) my apartment.
9. He is going to wear (wear) a black tuxedo to the wedding. What is you going to wear (wear)?
10. Why did you take the sugar out of the cupboard? I am going to bake (bake) a cake.
11. They took money out of the bank because they are going to buy (buy) a new TV for their daughter.
12. It’s very hot in here. I will open (open) the window for you.
13. The weatherman says it is going to be (be) a beautiful day tomorrow. I think I am going to (go) to
go the beach.
14. Your car engine doesn’t sound very good. It sounds like it will die (die).
15. We probably aren´t going to go (not/go) to the party next week.
16. “Can I please talk to the manager?”
“He will be (be) with you in a moment.”
17. The plane will arrive (arrive) on time.
18. The Andersons went to the travel agent yesterday. They are going to buy (buy) their tickets tomorrow.
19. We will see (see) that new movie tonight. Do you want to come with us?
20. Allan is going to (get) up early tomorrow so he can go fishing.
21. I am going to help (help) you with your work tomorrow.
22. “Do you have any holiday plans?”
“Yes. We are going to take (take) a Mediterranean cruise.”
23. “Ronnie can’t drive me to the airport.”
“That’s okay. I will take (take) you.
24. I don’t think I will be (be) able to come to your party.
 Future Time in Time Clauses

Reminder: You must use the simple present tense in a future time clause. Time clauses begin with words
such as before, after, when, as soon as, until.

Ex. I’m going to eat before I leave for work. Before I leave for work, I’m going to eat.
future tense present tense present tense future tense

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb provided. Underline the time clause.

1. I’m going to eat lunch at 12:30. After I eat (eat) lunch, I am going to take (take) a nap.

2. As soon as it stops (stop) raining, I am going to walk (walk) to the store.

3. I am going to lend (lend) you this book as soon as I finish (finish) it.

4. As soon as the chairman arrive (arrive), everyone is going to sit(sit) down.

5. When the class be (be) over, Marilyn is going to go (go) shopping.

6. They are going to visit (visit) many museums when they go (go) to Europe.

7. I am going to finish (finish) this letter before I buy (buy) stamps.

8. After they do (do) their homework, they are going to watch (watch) TV.

9. She is going to take (take) a hot bath as soon as she gets (get) home.

10. I am going to pay (pay) you back the money I borrowed as soon as get (get) my paycheck.

11. He is going to stay (stay) home until he feel (feel) better.

12. We are going to have (have) the birthday cake when we finish (finish) dinner.

13. As soon as she come (come), we are going to eat (eat) dinner.

14. She is going to iron iron the clothes after she wash (wash) them.

15. I am going to love (love) you until I die (die).

16. I am going to apply for (apply for) a new passport before I buy (buy) a ticket.
 Future Tense Review – Find Someone Who……
Interview your classmates. Walk around the class and find someone ….

1. Who is going to visit a friend tonight.

Samantha is going to visit a friend tonight.

2. Who is going to walk home from school today.

Pedro is going to walk home from school today.

3. Who isn’t going to watch TV tonight.

Daniel is n’t going to watch TV tonight.

4. Who will probably leave the city this weekend.

Mariana will probably leave the city this weekend.

5. Who is going to get a hair cut this week.

Miguel is going to get a hair cut this week.

6. who will have a birthday next month.

Julieta will have a birthday next month.

7. Who thinks it’ll be a nice day tomorrow.

Manuel thinks it’ll be a nice day tomorrow.

8. Who is going to buy a present for someone this week.

Angel is going to buy a present for someone this week..

9. Who is going to buy groceries after school today.

Paloma is going to buy groceries after school today.

10. Is going to have something to eat as soon as the class finishes.

Melva is going to have something to eat as soon as the class finishes.