Future Continuous Tense

Which of the following shows the correct structure for the future continuous tense?

• will + be + verb-ing

• will + verb-ing

• is/are + verb-ing

• will + have + verb-ed

Answer explanation

The future continuous tense is always formed with the modal verb 'will', followed by 'be', and then the present participle of the main verb (-ing form).

Complete the sentence: This time tomorrow, I _______ on the beach in California.

• will relaxing

• am relax

• will be relaxing

• will be relax

Answer explanation

This sentence requires the future continuous tense ('will + be + verb-ing') to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

True or False: The sentence 'She will be finish her project by 8 p.m.' is a correct example of the future continuous tense.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The sentence is incorrect because it uses the base form of the verb 'finish' instead of the present participle 'finishing'. The correct form is 'She will be finishing her project'.

Which sentence correctly uses a contraction in the future continuous tense?

• They're be playing video games all night.

• They'll be playing video games all night.

• They've be playing video games all night.

• They'll playing video games all night.

Answer explanation

The correct contraction for 'they will' is 'they'll'. The structure 'They'll be playing' correctly follows the 'will + be + verb-ing' format.

Complete the sentence: My brother _______ with us because he has to work late.

• won't be eating

• will be not eating

• not will be eating

• won't eating

Answer explanation

To make a negative future continuous sentence, we use 'will not' or the contraction 'won't' before 'be + verb-ing'. The other options have incorrect word order or are missing 'be'.

Which question is grammatically correct and asks about an ongoing action in the future?

• What you will be doing when I call?

• What will you be do when I call?

• What will you be doing when I call?

• What will you doing when I call?

Answer explanation

For a 'Wh-' question in the future continuous tense, the structure is 'Wh- word + will + subject + be + verb-ing?'. This option follows the correct word order.

True or False: The sentence 'Will you be needing a ride to the game tomorrow?' is a grammatically correct and polite way to ask about someone's plans.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is a correct yes/no question in the future continuous. Using this tense for inquiries about plans is often considered more polite and less direct than the simple future ('Will you need a ride?').

Identify the sentence with the correct adverb placement.

• He will be probably waiting for us at the entrance.

• He will be waiting probably for us at the entrance.

• He probably will be waiting for us at the entrance.

• He will probably be waiting for us at the entrance.

Answer explanation

Adverbs like 'probably' are typically placed after the modal verb 'will' and before 'be'. The alternative 'Probably will be' is also acceptable, but the other options are awkward and incorrect.

Your friend asks, 'Can I call you around 8 p.m.?' Which response best explains that you will be busy with an ongoing activity at that time?

• Sorry, I will do my homework then.

• Sorry, I will be doing my homework then.

• Sorry, I am do my homework then.

• Sorry, I did my homework then.

Answer explanation

The future continuous ('will be doing') is the best choice to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific point in the future (8 p.m.).

Complete the sentence to show one future action being interrupted by another: I _______ when you get home from school.

• will be sleeping

• will sleep

• am sleeping

• have slept

Answer explanation

The future continuous is used for the longer, ongoing action ('sleeping') that will be interrupted by the shorter action in the simple present ('get home').