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Future Tense with “Going To” – What is Sara going to do?

Below is Sara’s schedule for next week. Read it and then answer the questions that follow in complete
sentences.
Sara’s Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

doctor’s return attend clean visit

Mornin meet with go to gym
appointm library conferen apartm grandmot
g ent boss books ce ent her

buy groceries
attend buy food cook, take nephew
Afterno for the go to gym go to gym
conferen for prepare to the
on week
ce party for party zoo

movie do dinner dinner

Evenin do the party relax at
with work with with
g Dave repor girlfrien ironing parents home
ts ds

Ex. What is Sara going to do on Sunday morning? She’s going to visit her grandmother.

1. When is Sara going to see the doctor?

She’s going to visit the doctor on Monday morning
2. How many times is Sara going to go to the gym next week?
She's going to the gym next week on Tuesday and Wednesday in the afternoon and Friday morning
3. When is Sara going to have a party?
She's going to have a party on Saturday night
4. Who is Sara going to see a movie with?
She's going to see a movie with Dave on Monday night
5. When is Sara going to have dinner with her parents?
She's going to dinner with her parents on Friday night.
6. What is Sara going to do on Saturday before her party?
She's going to clean the apartment, cook and prepare for party

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7.What is Sara going to do during the day on Thursday?

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She's going to attend the day Thursday morning and, in the afternoon, a the conference and at night
she will iron clothes at home
8.How many times is Sara going to be at the grocery store next week?
She's going to only attend to buy groceries on Monday afternoon.

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Future Tense with “Going To” – Discussing Future Plans
Choose the correct word from the list below to complete the following sentences. Use the correct form of
the future tense with “going to”.

hang / wear / practice / get / ask / visit / write clean / study / exchange / quit / take / give / fix

ex. My brother sent me a letter last week. I’m going to write him back tomorrow.

1. My house is very dirty. I’m going to fix the house it

tomorrow.

2. Miriam is going to a party next Saturday.

She is going to wear her new red dress.

3. Robert bought a new painting at the

art show. He is going to hang it over the sofa in his living room.

4. The hockey championship is next month. The boys are going to practice every night next week.

5. Jack hates his job. He is going to quit next week.

6. We have a math exam in three days. We are going to study very hard for the next few days.

7. It’s very cold and rainy outside now. I am going to take a nice, hot bath as soon as I get home from this
soccer game.

8. Ellie has a hair appointment for this

afternoon. She is going to get her hair cut and colored.

9. I had a flat tire on my car

yesterday. My husband is going to exchange it later today.

10. It’s our parents’ anniversary tomorrow. We are going to give them a gift certificate to a beautiful new
restaurant.

11. Sue got a sweater from her mother-in-law for her birthday. It didn’t fit, so she is going to exchange it for a
larger size.
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12. Sam just got his driver’s license. He is going to ask his father to let him borrow the car next weekend.

13. Their grandmother is in the hospital. They are going to visit her next weekend.
 Future Tense with “Going To” – Future Plans

Read the following sentences and add another one using “going to” and your own ideas.

Ex. She has a bad toothache. She’s going to call the dentist.
or She’s going to take an aspirin.

1. He doesn’t understand the meaning of that word.

He is going to look up the meaning of that word in the dictionary. Or He is going to ask a person

2. She wants to see the new movie but doesn’t know what time it starts.
She is going to come to ask the person in charge at the box office

3. Bill wants to change jobs.

He is going to look for a new job in another company, when he finds it he will present a resignation letter

4. Grandma feels very tired.

She is going to go to rest in her bed

5. Carla is baking a cake and just ran out of sugar.

She is going to go to buy sugar in the store

6. Howard needs to mail a package.

They are going to contact a correspondence place to come and pick up the package and send it

7. Rhonda and Murray are thinking about taking a holiday but don’t know where to go.
They are going to look for tourist places on the internet

8. Someone stole our car last night.

We are going to pass a report at the police station to be able to report the theft.

9. Margaret gained ten pounds in the past month.

She is going to create a savings account
 Future Tense with “Going To” – Making Predictions

What’s Going to Happen?

Directions: Match the sentences on the left with the words on the right. Then write the complete
sentences below using the future tense.

D 1. I didn’t study for the test. A. take the next plane

H 2. He’s driving too fast. B. have a backache
F 3. Frank always eats too much. C. rain
M 4. He forgot to return his books to the library. D. fail
C 5. There are large black clouds in the sky. E. call a service station
A 6. Mr. and Mrs. Manning missed their flight. F. get a stomachache
I 7. Phillip has a fever. G. sink
K 8. Ellen and Bob are buying a lot of food and wine. H. have an accident
B 9. Marie is lifting very heavy boxes. I. take an aspirin
G 10. The boat is full of water. J. break her leg
L 11. John just ate four big hamburgers. K. have a party
J 12. Kristin is a terrible skier. L. get fat
E 13. Her car broke down. M. have to pay a fine

1. I didn’t study for the test. I’m going to fail.

2. He’s driving too fast. He’s going to have an accident
3. Frank always eats too much. He’s going to get a stomachache.
4. He forgot to return his books to the library. He’s going to have to pay a fine
5. There are large black clouds in the sky. It’s going to rain
6. Mr. and Mrs. Manning missed their flight. They are going to take the next plane
7. Phillip has a fever. He’s going to take an aspirin
8. Ellen and Bob are buying a lot of food and wine. They are going to have a party
9. Marie is lifting very heavy boxes. She’s going to have a backache
10. The boat is full of water. It’s going to sink
11. John just ate four big hamburgers. He’s going to get fat
12. Kristin is a terrible skier. She’s going to break her leg
13. Her car broke down. She’s going to call a service station
 Future Tense with “Will”

A. Note: We use “will” for future actions when we decide to do something at the time of speaking. (Do
not use “will” to express future plans that have already been made at the time of speaking.)

ex. It’s very hot in here. I’m going to travel to Europe next summer.
Okay. I’ll open the window. (plan has already been made)

Complete the following sentences with will (I’ll) and the correct verb from the list below.
call / have / water / walk / mail / go
1. Would you like tea or coffee?
Yes, i´ll have tea, please.
2. Would you like a ride home?
No thanks. It’s a beautiful today. I think i´ll go home.
3. We’re out of milk and I need some for the children.
Okay. I´ll walk to the store and get some.
4. I just finished writing my brother a letter. Are you going to the post office now?
No, I’m not. I´ll mail it for you in the morning.

5. These flowers look very dry.

Okay. I´ll water them in a few minutes.
6. Ken phoned while you were out.
Okay. I´ll call him back after I finish my lunch.

B. We often use “will” for future predictions when we use the word “probably”.

For each of the situations below, predict something that will probably happen or something that will
probably not happen.

Ex. Bob is going to take his driver’s test tomorrow. He didn’t practice.
He’ll probably fail. or He probably won’t pass.

1. It’s raining. George doesn’t have an umbrella. He´ll probably get wet
2. Andy has a very bad cold. He probably won´t get better soon
3. Nora didn’t sleep well last night. She´ll probably be tired all day
4. Phil loves movies. There is a new movie playing at the theater tonight. He´ll probably go to watch it

5. Jan ate too much dessert last night and now she has a stomachache. She´ll probably won´t be able to eat too
much
 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 today in the afternoon?
No, im not going to call him back this afternoon (I’m not
going to call him back this afternoon.)

2. ¿Will they be at school tomorrow?

No, they won´t be at school tomorrow
(They won’t be at school tomorrow.)
3. ¿Are they going to play soccer any time soon?
Yes, they are going to play soccer next week
(They are going to play soccer next week.
4. ¿Are we going to visit our aunt the next year?
Yes, we´re going to visit our aunt
next summer
(We’re going to visit our aunt next summer.)
5. ¿Is he going to graduate nest spring?
Yes, he is 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 she going to wear to the party?

She is going to wear her new blue dress to the party.
2. ¿How old he´ll be on his next birthday?
He’ll be 21 on his next birthday.
3. ¿What will you use to prevent getting wet because of the weather?
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. ¿Where is going to be the boss?
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 coffee?
He needs some tools. He’s going to fix the car.
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 will stay (stay) home from work tomorrow.
2. I ´ll finish (finish) my homework later tonight.
3. I left my wallet at home. That’s okay. I am going to lend (lend) you some money.
4. The sky is very dark. It is going to (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 ´ll help (help) you carry it.
8. I bought some paint because I ´ll (paint) my apartment.
9. He is going to (wear) a black tuxedo to the wedding. What will you 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 will buy (buy) a new TV for their daughter.
12. It’s very hot in here. I ´ll open (open) the window for you.
13. The weatherman says it is going to be (be) a beautiful day tomorrow. I think I will go (go) to
the beach.
14. Your car engine doesn’t sound very good. It sounds like it is going to (die).
15. We probably won´t 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 is going to (arrive) on time.
18. The Andersons went to the travel agent yesterday. They will 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 (get) up early tomorrow so he can go fishing.
21. I will 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 am going to wat (eat) lunch, I will take (take) a nap.

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

3. I will lend (lend) you this book as soon as I finished (finish) it.

4. As soon as the chairman has arrives (arrive), everyone will sit (sit) down.

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

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

7. I will 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 will pay (pay) you back the money I borrowed as soon as I get (get) my paycheck.

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

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

13. As soon as she comes (come), we will eat (eat) dinner.

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

15. I will love (love) you until I die (die).

16. I will 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.

Marcos is going to visit his friend Jhon tonight

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

Marie is going to walk home from school today

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

Pamela is not going to watch tv tonight

4. who will probably leave the city this weekend.

Claire will probably leave the city this weekend

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

I am going to get a hair cut this week

6. who will have a birthday next month.

Pete will have his birthday next month

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

Jane thinks it´ll be a nice day tomorrow

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

Sam is going to buy a present for Camila this week

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

Nathan is going to buy groceries after school today

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

Sheng is going to have something to eat as soon as the class finishes