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Which sentence correctly uses the phrase 'will' to indicate future tense?
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase 'will' to indicate future tense?
- She is getting married on Friday.
- It is going to rain.
- Alice is going to have a baby.
- England will win the next football World Cup in 2026. (correct)
Which sentence demonstrates a planned future action using 'is going to'?
Which sentence demonstrates a planned future action using 'is going to'?
- It is going to rain. (correct)
- I think it will cost about £7000.
- I am playing tennis with Stan on Sunday.
- The Town Council will build a new school here.
Which of the following sentences suggests an intention or a decision made about the future?
Which of the following sentences suggests an intention or a decision made about the future?
- On Saturday at 8 o'clock I will meet my friend.
- Look at the ship! It will leave soon.
- I think he calls me later.
- He is going to win. He always does. (correct)
Identify the sentence which contains an implied future event that uses 'will' or 'is going to'.
Identify the sentence which contains an implied future event that uses 'will' or 'is going to'.
Which sentence incorrectly uses future tense?
Which sentence incorrectly uses future tense?
I think it will cost about £7000 to repair the ______.
I think it will cost about £7000 to repair the ______.
England will win the next football World ______ in 2026.
England will win the next football World ______ in 2026.
Alice is going to have a ______, look at her belly.
Alice is going to have a ______, look at her belly.
They ______ to celebrate their anniversary next month.
They ______ to celebrate their anniversary next month.
Look at the ship! It ______.
Look at the ship! It ______.
Flashcards
Future Tense Verb
Future Tense Verb
A verb form used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.
Will
Will
A helping verb used to express future actions or predictions.
To be going to
To be going to
Used to express plans or intentions.
Present Continuous
Present Continuous
Used to describe future plans when a definite schedule or arrangement is involved.
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Simple Present
Simple Present
Used in timetables, for routines or fixed schedule.
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Examples of Future Tense
Examples of Future Tense
Fill in the blanks with appropriate future tense verbs to complete the sentences.
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I think it will cost...
I think it will cost...
Use 'will' to express a future action or happening.
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Alice is going to have a baby
Alice is going to have a baby
Using going to express a future action.
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England will win...
England will win...
Strong prediction of a future outcome or a habit.
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Future Tense (will)
Future Tense (will)
Expresses a prediction or future action, often unplanned.
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Future Tense (going to)
Future Tense (going to)
Expresses intention or a plan for the future, often with a reason or cause.
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Future Continuous (am/is/are + going to + verb)
Future Continuous (am/is/are + going to + verb)
Expresses an action happening at a specific time in the future.
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Simple Present for future timetables
Simple Present for future timetables
Used with timetables, scheduled events.
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Will (strong prediction)
Will (strong prediction)
Expresses a strong belief that something will happen.
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Going to (plans)
Going to (plans)
Expresses an intention or a planned future action.
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Future Tense (Complete the sentence)
Future Tense (Complete the sentence)
Select/Use the appropriate future tense verb for the sentence context.
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