Present tenses for the future – Exercise 231

Drag each element from the list below to the right gap.

“Shall we

this documentary together? ” “Yes, I think we'll enjoy it. ”

Norbert is going to a wildlife park. He

birds and animals in the wild.

“I need to go to the toilet. I'll leave my bag here. ” “No problem, I

it. ”

“Can Ben come on Saturday night? ” “No, he

football with his friends. ”

“What shall we

tonight? ” “I know a good series. ”

will watch

watch

is watching

is going to watch

watch

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Ways to express future in English

There are several ways to talk about the future. In different situations, we use different tenses and word constructions.

Present Continuous — for some personal plans and arrangements for the future

On Wednesday I am playing tennis with Amy.

A: What are you doing tomorrow? B: I'm taking the dog to the vet, then I'm meeting my friend Monica and we're going shopping.

To be going to — for intentions; when there are signs that something is just about to happen

Helen and Paul are going to get married.

I'm not going to give up.

Look at those dark clouds! It's going to rain.

Present Simple — public schedule

The train leaves at 7:43.

The course begins in September.

Future Simple — for quick, situative decisions and propositions about the future

A: Some more coffee? B: Thanks, I'll help myself.

A: I can't find my white T-shirt. B: I'll look for it.

I don't think this team will win.

I think Mary will like my present.