Exercises

1. Complete the dialogues with will or going to. Use the infinitive of the verbs in brackets.

1) A.. Remember to turn off the lights when you leave.

В. Don't worry, I ¹ won't forget (not forget).

2) A. What are Mike's plans for the summer?

В. Well, first he ²_________ (stay) with a friend in Italy, and then he ³ _______ (travel) round France and Spain.

3) A. Here's my phone number.

В. Thanks. I ⁴__________ (call) you tomorrow morning.

4) A. How much is this sweater?

В. 24.99.

A. Fine. I ⁵__________ (take) it.

5) A. What ⁶__________ you ________ (do) tonight?

B. I ⁷________ (stay) at home. I have to study.

6) A. Have you decided what to do on Saturday night?

B. Yes, we have tickets for the theatre and after that we ⁸__________ (have) dinner at that new Italian restaurant.

7) A. I’ve had a terrible day today.

B. Sit down, I ⁹_________ (make) you a cup of tea.

8) A. My parents are away this weekend, so I ¹⁰_________ (have) a party.

B. Great! I ¹¹________ (bring) some food.

9) A. Would you like fruit juice or mineral water?

B. I ¹²________ (have) an orange juice please.

10) A. ¹³_______ you _________ (stay) here tonight?

B. No, I ¹⁴_______ (catch) the last train home. I have a return ticket.

11) A. I ¹⁵________ (pay) for the coffees.

B. No, please. I ¹⁶_______ (pay) this time. It’s my turn.

12) A. I ¹⁷________ (paint) my flat at the weekend.

B. I ¹⁸________ (help) you if you like.

2. Read sentences 1-12 and match them to predictions a-1. Complete the predictions with will / won’t. Use the verbs in brackets.

1) 'There's a new drinks machine in the office.'

2) 'She's going to live in France for a year.'

3) 'I broke one of my mum's best glasses'

4) 'We're going to get tickets for the concert tonight.'

5) 'The teacher isn't going to be here tomorrow.'

6) 'My brother's going to sell his flat in London.'

7) 'I'm going to stop smoking.'

8) 'She's going to buy another mobile phone.'

9) 'My son has a degree in Computer Science.'

10)'I'm going on a walking holiday in Scotland.'

11)I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.'

12)'I'm going to see Terminator 3 tonight.'

3. These sentences refer to the future. Complete them with either going to or the present continuous, whichever is correct or more likely, using any appropriate verb.

1) I can't go any further. I ___________________ on that bench for a while.

2) The game _____________ at two o'clock tomorrow. I hope you can be there.

3) The service here is very slow. I ______________ to the manager if we're not served soon.

4) I have a right to be heard, and no-one _______________ me from putting my side of the argument.

5) The two leaders _______________ for talks later this afternoon.

6) The bank has announced that it ________________ its interest rates by one per cent from tomorrow.

7) Are you _________________ my questions or not?

8) I have to get up early tomorrow. I _____________________ a physics class at 8.00 in the morning.

9) Before I apply for the job, I ____________________ more information about it.

10)Brazil _________________ Colombia in today's final.

4. These sentences refer to the future. Correct them where necessary (with either present continuous or going to) or put ü if they are already correct.

1) Unless aid arrives within the next few days, thousands are starving.

2) There are going to be more of us at the picnic than we'd thought.

3) I'm tired. I'm going to go to bed.

4) 'I can't get to the match after all.' 'That's a pity. Dave's being very disappointed.'

5) Clear the area! The bomb's exploding.

6) In future, the company is going to be known as 'Communications International'.

7) I've redecorated the bedroom. Do you think Jane is liking it when she gets home?

8) Whether we like it or not, within a few years biotechnology is transforming every aspect of human life.

9) It's not a deep cut, but it's leaving a scar.

10)He is going to inherit his father's fortune.

11)Nina is going to go to Switzerland next week on business.

5. Which of the three answers is wrong or very unlikely. What is the difference in meaning between the other two?

1) She thinks ___________ living away from home when he goes to University.

a Dan will enjoy b Dan is going to enjoy с Dan is enjoying

2) I'm sorry, but I can't come for dinner _______________ to York tonight.

a I'll drive b I'm going to drive с I'm driving

3) Did you know ________________ a new car next week?

a I'll get b I'm going to get с I'm getting

4) 'I'm going out now, Mum.'

'Well, I hope ___________ home too late. Remember you've got to go to school tomorrow.'

a you won't get b you aren't going to get с you aren't getting

6. Complete with will or going to+ verb.

1) A. Would you like fruit juice or mineral water?

B. I ___________ an orange juice please. (have)

2) A. What are Mike’s plans for the summer?

B. Well, first he __________ with a friend in Italy (stay), and then he ___________ to France. (go)

3) A. What _____________ you ______________ if she doesn’t phone? (do)

B. I ____________ to her. I haven’t got her phone number. (write)

4) A. How much is this sweater?

B. £ 24.99.

A. Fine. I ____________ it. (take)

5) A. What _____________ tonight? (do)

B. Well, if I finish work early I ______________ probably ______________ to the cinema. (go)

6) A. have you decided what to do on Saturday night?

B. Yes, we’ve got tickets for the theatre and after that we ____________ dinner at that new Italian restaurant. (have)

7) A. I’ve had a terrible day today.

B. Sit down, I ___________________ you a cup of tea. (make)

8) A. Who do you think _______________ the World Cup? (win)

B. I don’t know, but England _______________ it. (not win)

A. I think Brazil _____________ it again. (win)

9) A. Please remember to turn off the lights before you leave.

B. Don’t worry, I promise I ____________. (not forget)

10)A. Which train ____________ you ______________? (catch)

B. The 5.30 train. If it arrives on time, I _____________ home at 7.00. (be)

7. Put the verbs in the most suitable form. Sometimes there is more than one possibility.

1. A has decided to learn a language.

A: I've decided to try and learn a foreign language.

B: Have you? Which language (1) are you going to learn (you/learn)?

A: Spanish.

В: I see. And (2) ____________________ (you/do) a course?

A: Yes, (3) _________________________ (it/start) next week.

B: That's great. I'm sure (4) ___________________________ (you/enjoy) it.

A: I hope so. But I think (5) ___________________________ (it/be) quite difficult.

2. A wants to know about B's holiday plans.

A: I hear (1) ___________________________ (you/go) on holiday soon.

B: That's right. (2) ______________________ (we/go) to Finland.

A: I hope (3) ________________________ (you/have) a nice time.

B: Thanks. (4) _________________ (I/send) you a postcard and (5) _________________ (I/get) in touch with you when (6) _________________ (I/get) back.

3. A invites В to a party.

A: (1) _________________ (I/have) a party next Saturday. Can you come?

B: On Saturday? I'm not sure. Some friends of mine (2) ________________ (come) to stay with me next week but I think (3) _____________ (they/go) by Saturday. But if (4) _________________ (they/be) still here, (5) ________________ (I/not/be) able to come to the party.

A: OK. Well, tell me as soon as (6) _____________ (you/know).

B: Right. (7) _______________________ (I/phone) you during the week.

4. A and В are two secret agents arranging a meeting. They are talking on the phone.

A: Well, what time (1) ________________________ (we/meet)?

B: Come to the cafe by the station at four o'clock. (2) ____________________ (I/wait) for you when (3) ________________________ (you/arrive). (4) _____________________ (I/sit) by the window

and (5) __________________ (I/wear) a bright green sweater.

A: OK. (6) _______________ (Agent 307/come) too?

B: No, she can't be there.

A: Oh. (7) _____________ (I/bring) the documents?

B: Yes. (8) _____________ (I/explain) everything when (9) ________________ (I/see) you. And don't be late.

A: OK. (10) _____________ (I/try) to be on time.

8. If possible, use the present simple of an appropriate verb to complete these sentences. If the present simple is not correct, use will + infinitive.

1) Ellis's new play _____________ at the Grand Theatre next week.

2) With more practice she _________________ an excellent violinist.

3) National No-Smoking week __________________ on October 24th.

4) On tonight's programme we _______________ to the deputy president about the latest unemployment figures.

5) In a few moments, I _____________ over there and give the signal to start running.

6) The eclipse __________ at three minutes past midday.

7) Dr Brown _____________ available again at 9.00 tomorrow.

8) The door in front of us ______________ automatically in a few moments.

9) We _______________ Amsterdam on Tuesday morning, but we __________ Sydney until Thursday evening.

10)I ____________ to the main point of my talk in a little while.

9. Which of the verbs is correct or more appropriate? Underline one or both.

1. Tonight I'm going to check that Susan does/ will do her homework correctly.

2. By the time the book is published next year, no-one will be interested in what scandalous claims it makes / will make.

3. Some people believe that the earth is destroyed / will be destroyed by a nuclear accident.

4. The new regulations mean that businesses have to / will have to complete the form by 1st April.

5. Jim just phoned. He says that be is / will be with us tonight.

6. It says in the programme that the concert finishes / will finish at 10.20.

CLAUSES OF TIME AND CONDITION FOR FUTURE (Type 1)