Future Simple (will/be going to) Exercises PDFSet 9: Present Continuous vs Will/Going To
20 questions·15 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.I ___ meeting Sarah at 3 PM tomorrow. We arranged it yesterday.
a) hadb) willc) going tod) am
2.A: Someone's knocking at the door. B: I ___ see who it is.
a) amb) seec) am going tod) will
3.We ___ having dinner with the Smiths on Saturday. It's all arranged.
a) willb) arec) hadd) going to
4.She's saved enough money. She ___ buy a new laptop.
a) isb) is going toc) buysd) will
5.I ___ flying to New York next Monday. I've booked my ticket.
a) willb) amc) flyd) am going to
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.am
2.will
3.are
4.is going to
5.am
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."am"(d)
Use Present Continuous (am + -ing) for fixed arrangements with a specific time. 'We arranged it yesterday' confirms this is a definite arrangement.
2."will"(d)
Instant decision in response to a situation = use 'will'.
3."are"(b)
Use Present Continuous (are + -ing) for fixed arrangements. 'It's all arranged' confirms this is a definite plan.
4."is going to"(b)
Intention based on prior decision = 'be going to'.
5."am"(b)
Ticket booked = fixed arrangement = Present Continuous.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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