Future Forms and Tenses

 1. Introduction
 2. Simple Future Tense
 3. 'Be Going To' Future
 4. Present Continuous for Future
 5. Present Simple for Future
 6. Exercises
 7. Conclusion

Introduction

Used to describe actions that will happen in the future without prior plans.

Definition

Form

I'm hungry. I think I'll make a sandwich.

Example

Simple Future Tense

Used for planned actions or predictions based on present evidence.

'am/is/are going to' + base form of the verb.

I reached for my phone because I'm going to send a text to my bestie.

Example 1

That car is driving too fast. He's going to crash!

Example 2

'Be Going To' Future

Used for planned events in the near future.

He is having lunch with his mum in ten minutes.

Present Continuous for Future

Used for scheduled events, usually public or official.

Base form of the verb, usually with a time expression.

Present Simple for Future





Complete the sentences using the correct future form.

1. 
A: It’s hot in this room. 
B: I __________ (open) the window. 

2. 
A: Why is Jack in a hurry? 
B: He __________ (see) his boss in ten minutes. 

3. 
A: What are you doing tonight? 
B: I think we __________ (go) to the cinema with Paul. 

4. 
Tomorrow, I don’t have to go to work. I __________ (visit) my aunt Helen. 

5. 
A : Why is the TV on? 
B: Because I __________ (watch) a film. 

6. 
The fortune-teller said: “You __________ (marry) a wonderful and very rich person”. 

Exercises

Understanding and correctly using future forms in English is essential for clear and accurate communication. By practicing these forms, one can improve their proficiency and fluency in English.