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) amb) willc) going tod) had
2.A: Someone's knocking at the door. B: I ___ see who it is.
a) amb) willc) am going tod) see
3.We ___ having dinner with the Smiths on Saturday. It's all arranged.
a) willb) hadc) ared) going to
4.She's saved enough money. She ___ buy a new laptop.
a) isb) willc) buysd) is going to
5.I ___ flying to New York next Monday. I've booked my ticket.
a) willb) am going toc) flyd) am
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.am
2.will
3.are
4.is going to
5.am
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Preview: Explanations
1."am"(a)
Use Present Continuous (am + -ing) for fixed arrangements with a specific time. 'We arranged it yesterday' confirms this is a definite arrangement.
2."will"(b)
Instant decision in response to a situation = use 'will'.
3."are"(c)
Use Present Continuous (are + -ing) for fixed arrangements. 'It's all arranged' confirms this is a definite plan.
4."is going to"(d)
Intention based on prior decision = 'be going to'.
5."am"(d)
Ticket booked = fixed arrangement = Present Continuous.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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