Future Tense Quiz

Look at those dark clouds! It ______ rain soon.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• is going to

Answer explanation

The phrase 'is going to' indicates a strong intention or prediction based on current evidence, like dark clouds suggesting rain. The other options are less appropriate for this context.

I promise I ______ help you with your homework.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• am going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'll, which is a contraction of 'will'. It indicates a promise or intention to help with homework. 'Will' is also correct but less common in informal speech. 'Won't' and 'am going to' do not fit the context.

My brother______ buy a new smart phone soon. He has saved enough money.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• is going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is going to' because it indicates a planned action in the near future. Since the brother has saved enough money, it suggests he intends to buy the smartphone soon.

She is very tired. She ______ go to bed early tonight.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• is going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is going to' because it indicates a planned action based on her current state of being tired. The other options do not convey the same level of intention or immediacy.

I don't think my cousins ______ come to the party. I think they are too busy.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• are going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'will' because it indicates a future possibility. The sentence suggests uncertainty about the cousins attending the party, making 'will' the appropriate verb form to express that.

"I'm so thirsty." - "I ______ get you some water."

• 'll

• will

• won't

• am going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'll, which is a contraction of 'will'. It indicates a willingness to help immediately, fitting the context of responding to someone who is thirsty.

We ______ visit grandma this weekend. We have already made plans.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• are going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are going to' because it indicates a planned action in the near future, which aligns with having already made plans to visit grandma this weekend.

I ______ tell you a secret, but you must promise not to share it.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• am going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'll, which is a contraction of 'will'. It indicates a future intention to tell a secret, fitting the context of the sentence. 'Will' is also correct but less conversational than 'll.

Mum's alarm clock is broken, I think Mum _______ wake up late tomorrow.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• is going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'will' because it indicates a future prediction. Since Mum's alarm clock is broken, it's likely she will not wake up on time, making 'will' the appropriate verb form to express this possibility.

They ______ move to London because they got a new job there.

• 'll

• will

• won't

• are going to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are going to' because it indicates a planned action based on a new job opportunity. The other options do not convey the same certainty about the move.