A.

Complete these pairs of sentences using the Future Simple, Future Continuous, or
Future Perfect:

1. a. Will you take part in our play? You’re a good actor, we need you!
b. I know you’re a keen member of the drama group. I suppose you will take part in
the play this year.
2. a. I will be in London next year, still doing the same old job.
b. I will have been in London for ten years by next June.
3. a. By Friday, I will have finished this new book by Marquez.
b. If I don’t have too much work this year, I think I will finish all of Marquez’s
novels.
4. a. This time tomorrow, Maria will be sunbathing on a beach in Majorca.
b. I expect she will be sunbathing until she gets badly burnt – that’s what she did last
year.
5. a. Don’t make too much noise after midnight – I will be sleeping soundly, I hope.
b. Wake me up by nine o’clock - I will have slept long enough by then.
6. a. We will fly to Australia later this summer. It’s a long flight.
b. It’s strange that when we get to Sydney, we will have flown halfway round the
world.
7. a. Look, I can give you a lift to the station – I will be driving that way anyway.
b. You’ll be late for your train – I will drive you to the station if you like.

B. Fill in the spaces using the Future Simple, the Future Continuous, or Future Perfect:

Rosa: When shall I come round? Is Thursday still OK?

Maria: Well, don’t come at six – I will be working then.
Rosa: What time do you think you will be free?
Maria: Let’s see, I will be working on the manuscript all day as I told you, and I expect I will
have completed the second chapter by about seven, OK?
Rosa: Yes, because I will be quite busy at about six tomorrow as well. I’ve got an
appointment with my dentist and I don’t think she will have finished much before seven.
Maria: Well, we really must be getting on with the book, you know – by the end of this month
we will have been working on the project for a whole year. It’s taking far too long.
Rosa: Yes, I will jump for joy when it’s finished.
Maria: Me too. By the way, will you be going near the post office?
Rosa: Probably. It’s not far from the dentist.
Maria: You see, I’ve been expecting an important parcel, and I think it will have arrived by
Thursday. If you are going past there anyway, could you collect it for me?
Rosa: No problem. So I will see you later. Bye for now.

C. Put each verb in brackets into a suitable future time form:

1. By the time we reach home, the rain will have stopped.

2. This time next week, I will be lying on the beach in Spain.
3. In ten years’ time, I will be working for a different company.
4. If we don’t get there by 6, Jack will have left.
 5. In July, they will have been married for twenty years.
6. In the year 2500, a lot of people will be living on the moon.
7. When you get to the station, I will be waiting for you outside.
8. Don’t worry! The plane will land in a moment.
9. By the time you come home, I will have finished the decorating.
10. Come round between eight and nine. We will be watching the match on television
then.

D. Put each verb in brackets into a suitable tense:

Have you ever wondered what exactly you will be doing in ten years' time? Well, according
to computer expert Tom Vincent, computers will soon be able to make accurate predictions
about the future. Professor Vincent, from Cambridge University, will hold a press conference
next week to describe the computer which he calls ‘computafuture’. ‘This computer will tell
us what life will be like, based on data describing past events,’ explains Professor Vincent.
For example, Computafuture can predict how many people will be living in a particular area,
or whether there will be a lot of rain during a particular period. Professor Vincent also
believes that by the year 2050, computers will replace teachers, and will also do most of the
jobs now being done by the police. ‘Computers are becoming more intelligent all the time,’
says Professor Vincent. ‘Soon they will direct traffic and will teach our children. And telling
us about the future.’

E. Put the verb into the correct form: future continuous or future perfect:

1. Don’t phone me between 7 and 8. We will be having dinner then.

2. Phone me after 8 o’clock. We will have finished dinner by then.
3. Tomorrow afternoon we are going to play tennis from 3 o’clock until 4:30. So at 4
o’clock, we will be playing tennis.
4. A: Can we meet tomorrow afternoon?
B: Not in the afternoon. I will be working.
5. Bill has to go to a meeting which begins at 10 o’clock. It will last about an hour.
Alan: Will you be free at 11:30?
Bill: Yes, the meeting will have finished by that time.
6. Jane is from New Zealand. She’s travelling around Europe at the moment. So far she
has traveled about 1,000 miles. By the end of the trip, she will have traveled more
than 3,000 miles.
7. Tom is on holiday and he’s spending his money very quickly. If he continues like this,
he will have spent all his money before the end of his holiday.
8. Tomorrow afternoon I’m going to play tennis from 2 o’clock until 5:15. So at 5:30, I
will have finished playing tennis.
9. Jim always goes to bed at 11 o’clock. Tom is going to visit him at 11:30 this evening.
When Tom arrives, Jim will be going to bed.
10. We’re going to clean the flat tomorrow. It will take from 9:00 until 11 o’clock. So at
10 o’clock tomorrow morning, we will be cleaning the flat.
F. Choose the correct answer:

1. Tony: We are going on an excursion tomorrow. Will you lend me your camera?
Brian: I will lend you my camera as long as you promise to bring it back tomorrow
evening. And Tony, whatever you do, don’t lose it!
2. Don’t panic, Sir. The doctor is due to arrive any minute. You see, he was going to be
here earlier, but something came up at the hospital and he had to stay longer than
usual. But don’t worry. He will examine as soon as he gets here… Now, shall I get
you a glass of orange juice?
3. By the time the train arrives, we will have been waiting here for more than half an
hour. I hope the children won’t get tired.
4. She won’t answer the phone no matter who calls her. She doesn’t want to speak to
anyone.
5. The furniture company Comfort is going to employ some extra staff next week.
6. I am going to practise on my guitar for an hour and then we can leave. Don’t
interrupt me, otherwise, I won’t come to the ball game with you.

G. Put the verbs in brackets into Present Simple, Present Continuous, or Future:

Bob: Will you be able to go skiing with us next weekend?

Peter: No, I will be in London then.
Bob: Really? Why are you going there?
Peter: There’s a very important meeting and after I attend that I will visit a friend in Sussex.
Bob: Before you leave, will you give me a ring? There are a few things I’d like you to buy
while you are there.
Peter: Yes, of course. I will ring you on Friday.

H. Complete the dialogue using the correct future form:

A: What are you doing tonight?

B: I am trying to finish my homework because I am going to my cousin’s wedding on
Saturday and I won’t be able to do it then.
A: What time does the wedding start on Saturday?
B: The ceremony begins at 2 o’clock, then I will go to the party in the evening.
A: Will any of your friends be there?
B: Well, my cousin says I can bring a friend. Will you do anything on Saturday night?
A: No, but I will feel shy if I don’t know anyone.
B: Never mind. It will be a big party, and I’m sure you will have a great time.
A: OK, then. Thanks very much.

Modals -certainty

 I can't tonight but I'll certaınly come next time.

 They are likely to email rather than phone.
 I am sure that she'll try her best to be there.
 There's a chance that we'll have problems with water supply in the future.
 I doubt he'll be back by friday.
 We're playing so badly that there's no way that we'll win.
 They are not likely to say yes.
 I am sure that we won't all have smart homes in the future.
 I am sure that children will still go to school in the future.
 He definitely won't find out.
 We are not sure we'll get another opportunity.
 We are bound to see a lot of technological advances in the next 50 years.
 There's much chance that we'll find anyone to help now.
 I expect we’ll have to postpone the meeting.
 I am sure that she won't be happy to hear that.
 I think you might need to buy a new one.

Future Continuous and Future Perfect

1. He's got a new job in Canada. He'll be working in Vancouver from September.
2. I'm having driving lessons! Hopefully, I'll have passed my test by summer.
3. Will you be waiting for me at the airport when I arrive?
4. We're making a change for the concert tonight! Ali will be singing, and Chardine will
be playing on the guitar.
5. I'm afraid I won't be coming tonight. I have a meeting until late.
6. In three weeks' time I'll be lying on the beach in Sabah. I can't wait!
7. Let's call Rory. He'll have arrived by now.
8. Jake can't come to the earlier film showing. He won't have finished work at that time.

Future Perfect - Future Continuous

1. In ten years' time most people will be wearing smart watches. (wear)
2. Hurry up or the coach will have left before we reach the station. (leave)
3. When you get up tomorrow morning, I will have already driven to Cork. (drive)
4. When you get back, the decorators will have finished all the work. (finish)
5. By this time tomorrow, we will have had our new car in the garage. (have)
6. Can we meet at 5 o'clock? - Sorry, I will still be working. (work)
7. This time next week we will be relaxing at the seaside. (relax)
8. On 1 July, Marion will have been engaged for a year. (be)
9. By the time we get to the cinema, the film will have ended. (end)