Future forms by EngVid

Choose the correct sentence:

• In 2050, Aria is working.

• In 2050, Lily will be working.

• In 2050, Mia works.

Answer explanation

We use "will" for the far future.

Choose the best answer to the following question:

What are you doing this weekend?

• • I'm studying

• • I study

• • I will study

Answer explanation

We use the present continuous for very close future.

Sam: Look at those dark clouds in the sky.
Jim: ___________________.

• • It will rain.

• • It is going to rain.

• • It rains.

Answer explanation

We have evidence of rain (dark clouds). We use "going to" to make a prediction based on evidence.

Which of the following is the best to use in this situation:
The bus __________ at 8 pm.

• • will depart

• • is going to depart

• • is departing

• • departs

Answer explanation

Though all the answers are possible, we generally use simple present (departs) for scheduled events.

For my New Year's resolution, I promise I __________________.

• • not drinking

• • won't drink

• • am not drinking

• • am not drink

Answer explanation

For promises we use "will" and "won't".

Jane: I'm so tired.
Ben: Don't worry, I __________________.

• • am doing the dishes

• • do the dishes

• • will do the dishes

Answer explanation

We use "will" when we offer/volunteer to do something.

Choose the correct answer:

What are you doing tomorrow?

• • I'm go to a Julie Doiron concert.

• • I going to an Anamai concert.

• • I will going to go to a Smasing Pumpkins concert.

• • I'm going to a Tori Amos concert.

Choose the best answer:
What is Franco doing this Sunday?

• • He is going to Chile.

• • He go to Chile.

• • He will go to Chile.

• • He goes to Chile.

In 150 years, zombies _____________ the world.

• • taking over

• • will take over

• • take over

• • are taking over

Choose the best answer:

The store _________ at 10 am tomorrow.

• • will open

• • opens