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Nama Mahasiswi : Kamila Tsamratul Fuadah

NIM : A. 15. 20.0047

Future Tense with “Going To” – What is Sara going to do?

Below is Sara’s schedule for next week. Read it and then answer the questions that follow in complete
sentences.

Sara’s Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

doctor’s return attend clean visit

Mornin appointm meet with library conferen go to gym apartm grandmot
g ent boss books ce ent her

buy groceries
for the attend buy food cook, take nephew
Afterno week go to gym go to gym conferen for prepare to the
ce party for party zoo
on

movie do dinner dinner

Evenin with work with do the with party relax at
Dave repor girlfrien parents
g ts ds ironing home

Ex. What is Sara going to do on Sunday morning? She’s going to visit her grandmother.

1. When is Sara going to see the doctor?

She’s going to the doctor on Monday morning

2. How many times is Sara going to go to the gym next week?

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She’s going to the gym three days a week

3. When is Sara going to have a party?

She’s going to the party on Saturday night

4. Who is Sara going to see a movie with?

She’s going to see a movie with Dave

5. When is Sara going to have dinner with her parents?

She’s going to have dinner with her parents on Friday night

6. What is Sara going to do on Saturday before her party?

She’s going to clean her apartment in the morning and the afternoon she’s going to cook and

prepare for party.

7. What is Sara going to do during the day on Thursday?

She’s going to attend conference in the morning and afternoon too. And the night she’s going to

do the ironing.
8. How many times is Sara going to be at the grocery store next week?

She’s going to be at the grocery one day a week.

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Future Tense with “Going To” – Discussing Future Plans

Choose the correct word from the list below to complete the following sentences. Use the correct form of
the future tense with “going to”.

hang / wear / practice / get / ask / visit / write clean / study / exchange / quit / take / give / fix

ex. My brother sent me a letter last week. I’m going to write him back tomorrow.

1. My house is very dirty. I’m going to clean it tomorrow.

2. Miriam is going to a party next Saturday. He’s going to wear her new red dress.

3. Robert bought a new painting at the art show. He’s going to hang it over the sofa in his living room.

4. The hockey championship is next month. The boys are going to practice every night next week.

5. Jack hates his job. He is going to quit next week.

6. We have a math exam in three days. We ‘re going to study very hard for the next few days.

7. It’s very cold and rainy outside now. I’m going to take a nice, hot bath as soon as I get home from
this soccer game.

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8. Ellie has a hair appointment for this afternoon. She’s going to quit her hair cut and colored.

9. I had a flat tire on my car yesterday. My husband is going to fix it later today.

10. It’s our parents’ anniversary tomorrow. We ‘re going to give them a gift certificate to a beautiful new
restaurant.

11. Sue got a sweater from her mother-in-law for her birthday. It didn’t fit, so she’s going to exchange it for a
larger size.

12. Sam just got his driver’s license. He’s going to ask his father to let him borrow the car next weekend.

13. Their grandmother is in the hospital. They ‘re going to visit her next weekend.

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 Future Tense with “Going To” – Future Plans

Read the following sentences and add another one using “going to” and your own ideas.

Ex. She has a bad toothache. She’s going to call the dentist.

or She’s going to take an aspirin.

1. He doesn’t understand the meaning of that word.

He’s going to search in trhe dictionary

2. She wants to see the new movie but doesn’t know what time it starts.

She’s going to ask what time is the movie

3. Bill wants to change jobs.

He’s going to search a new word tomorrow

4. Grandma feels very tired.

She’s going to sleep in her room

5. Carla is baking a cake and just ran out of sugar.

She’s going to buy sugar in the tore

6. Howard needs to mail a package.

She’s going to send a package by courier from Ecuador

7. Rhonda and Murray are thinking about taking a holiday but don’t know where to go.

They’s re going to call a trevel agency

8. Someone stole our car last night.

We’re going to give notice to the police

9. Margaret gained ten pounds in the past month.

She’s going to the gym

 Future Tense with “Going To” – Making Predictions

What’s Going to Happen?

Directions: Match the sentences on the left with the words on the right. Then write the complete
sentences below using the future tense.

D 1. I didn’t study for the test. A. take the next plane

H 2. He’s driving too fast. B. have a backache

L 3. Frank always eats too much. C. rain

M 4. He forgot to return his books to the library. D. fail

C 5. There are large black clouds in the sky. E. call a service station

A 6. Mr. and Mrs. Manning missed their flight. F. get a stomachache

I 7. Phillip has a fever. G. sink

K 8. Ellen and Bob are buying a lot of food and wine. H. have an accident

B 9. Marie is lifting very heavy boxes. I. take an aspirin

G 10. The boat is full of water. J. break her leg

F 11. John just ate four big hamburgers. K. have a party

J 12. Kristin is a terrible skier. L. get fat

E 13. Her car broke down. M. have to pay a fine

1. I didn’t study for the test. I’m going to fail.
2. He’s driving too fast. He’s going to have a accident

3. frank always eats too much.He’s going to get fat

4. He forgot to returm his books to the library.He’s going to have to pay a fine

5. There are large black clouds in the sky.It’s going to rain

6. Mr.and Mrs. Maining missed their flight.They’re going to take the next plane

7. Phillip has a fever.He’s going to take an aspirin

8. Ellen and Bob are buying a lot of food and wine. They’re going to have a party

9. Marie is lifting very heavy boxes.She’s going to have a backache

10. The boat is full of water.It’s going to sink

11. John just ate four big hamburgers. He’s get a stomachache

12. Kristin is a terrible skier. He’s going to break her log

13. Her car broke down.It’s going to call a service station

 Future Tense with “Will”

A. Note: We use “will” for future actions when we decide to do something at the time of speaking. (Do
not use “will” to express future plans that have already been made at the time of speaking.)

ex. It’s very hot in here. I’m going to travel to Europe next summer.

Okay. I’ll open the window. (plan has already been made)

Complete the following sentences with will (I’ll) and the correct verb from the list below.
call / have / water / walk / mail / go

1. Would you like tea or coffee?

I’ll have tea, please.

2. Would you like a ride home?

No thanks. It’s a beautiful today. I think will walk home.

3. We’re out of milk and I need some for the children.

Okay. I’ll go to the store and get some.

4. I just finished writing my brother a letter. Are you going to the post office now?

No, I’m not. I’m going to mall it for you in the morning.

5. These flowers look very dry.

Okay. I’ll water them in a few minutes.

6. Ken phoned while you were out.

Okay. I’ll call him back after I finish my lunch.

B. We often use “will” for future predictions when we use the word “probably”.

For each of the situations below, predict something that will probably happen or something that will
probably not happen.

Ex. Bob is going to take his driver’s test tomorrow. He didn’t practice.

He’ll probably fail. or He probably won’t pass.

1. It’s raining. George doesn’t have an umbrella. He’ll probably get wet

2. Andy has a very bad cold. She’ll probably take an aspirin

3. Nora didn’t sleep well last night. She’ll probably have sleep in classes

4. Phil loves movies. There is a new movie playing at the theater tonight. He probably won’t see

5. Jan ate too much dessert last night and now she has a stomachache. He’ll probably call the doctor
 Future – “Going To” and “Will” – Yes/No and Information Questions

A. Practice making questions and giving short answers in the future tense.

Ex. Are you going to buy a new car?

Yes, I am . (I’m going to buy a new car.)

1. Are you goinjg to call yours friends?

No, I am not (I’m not going to call him back this afternoon.)
2. Are they going to be at school tomorrow?

No, they aren’t (They won’t be at school

tomorrow.) 3. Are they going to play soccer next week?
Yes , they are (They are going to play soccer next week.)

4. Are we going to visit our aunt next summer?

Yes, we are (We’re going to visit our aunt next summer.)

5. Is he going to graduate next spiring

Yes, he is (He is going to graduate next spring.)

B. Use the correct question word (who, what, how old, where, why,) and the future tense to make
infor- mation questions. The underlined words are the answers to the questions.

1. What is she going to wear to party?

She is going to wear her new blue dress to the party.

2. How old is the going to his next brithday?

He’ll be 21 on his next birthday.

3. Why are you going to take your umbrella?

I’m going to take my umbrella because it looks like it’s going to rain.

4. Where are they going to meet?

They’re going to meet on the corner.

5. Where will the boss he?

The boss is going to be at the meeting.
 Future Tense – “Going To” Vs. “Will”

Review the different uses of “going to” and “will” below before completing the exercise that follows.

Going to Will
future facts future facts

He’s going to be 50 next spring He’ll be 50 next spring.

predictions
predictions
We’ll miss the bus if we don’t hurry.
We’re going to miss the bus

often used with the following words:

probably, I think, I don’t think, I’m sure,
maybe

predictions when there is something in the

present that indicates what will happen in
the future He’ll probably stay home
tonight. I think I’ll go to bed
Look at the sky. There’s going to be a storm. early.

I don’t think I’ll go to the movie.

I’m sure I’ll like his new
girlfriend. What are you going to
do next year?

I’m not sure. Maybe I’ll take a trip.

used when we decide to do something at

the time of speaking

preconceived plans, arrangements

 Would you like tea or coffee?
I’ll have tea, please.
He needs some tools. He’s going to fix the car.

used for offers, requests,

promises I’ll help you carry those
heavy bags. Will you please lock
the door?

I promise I’ll call when we get there.

agreeing or refusing to do something

I’m mad at Bob. I won’t help him.

Directions: Complete the following sentences using the correct form of “going to” or “will” with the verb
provided. Be prepared to explain the reason for your choice. (Remember that sometimes you can use ei-
ther “going to” or “will”.)

1. Sam feels sick. He’ll probably (stay) home from work tomorrow.

2. I ‘m going to finish (finish) my homework later tonight.

3. I left my wallet at home. That’s okay. I’ll lend (lend) you some money.

4. The sky is very dark. It ‘s going to rain (rain).

5. What time is he going to meet he (meet) you tomorrow?

6. Frank is going to take (take) a two week holiday next year.

7. That box looks very heavy. I’ll help (help) you carry it.

8. I bought some paint because I’m going to (paint) my apartment.

9. He’s going to (wear) a black tuxedo to the wedding. What are you going to wear (wear)?

10. Why did you take the sugar out of the cupboard? I’ll bake (bake) a cake.

11. They took money out of the bank because they’re going to (buy) a new TV for their daughter.

12. It’s very hot in here. I’m going to open (open) the window for you.

13. The weatherman says it’s going to (be) a beautiful day tomorrow. I think I ‘ ll to go (go) to
the beach.

14. Your car engine doesn’t sound very good. It sounds like it ‘ll die (die).

15. We probably won’t go (not/go) to the party next week.

16. “Can I please talk to the manager?”

“He ‘ll be (be) with you in a moment.”

17. The plane is going to arrive (arrive) on time.

18. The Andersons went to the travel agent yesterday. They ‘re going to buy (buy) their tickets tomorrow.
19. We ‘re going to see (see) that new movie tonight. Do you want to come with us?

20. Allan will get (get) up early tomorrow so he can go fishing.

21. I ‘ll have (help) you with your work tomorrow.

22. “Do you have any holiday plans?”

“Yes. We ‘re going to (take) a Mediterranean cruise.”

23. “Ronnie can’t drive me to the airport.”

“That’s okay. I ‘ll take (take) you.

24. I don’t think I ‘ll be (be) able to come to your party.

 Future Time in Time Clauses

Reminder: You must use the simple present tense in a future time clause. Time clauses begin with words
such as before, after, when, as soon as, until.

Ex. I’m going to eat before I leave for work. Before I leave for work, I’m going to eat.

future tense present tense present tense future tense

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb provided. Underline the time clause.

1. I’m going to eat lunch at 12:30. After I leave eat (eat) lunch, I ‘m going to take (take) a nap.

2. As soon as it leave stop (stop) raining, I ‘m going to walk (walk) to the store.

3. I leave lend (lend) you this book as soon as I’ m going to (finish) it.

4. As soon as the chairman has arrives (arrive), everyone will sit (sit) down.

5. When the class gets (be) over, Marilyn is going to (go) shopping.

6. They are going to visit (visit) many museums when they go (go) to Europe.

7. I will finish (finish) this letter before I buy (buy) stamps.

8. After they do (do) their homework, they are going to watch (watch) TV.

9. She is going to take (take) a hot bath as soon as she gets (get) home.

10. I will pay (pay) you back the money I borrowed as soon as I get (get) my paycheck.

11. He is going to say (stay) home until he feels (feel) better.

12. We are going to have (have) the birthday cake when we finish (finish) dinner.

13. As soon as she comes (come), we will eat (eat) dinner.

14. She is going to iron the clothes after she washes (wash) them.

15. I will love (love) you until I die (die).

16. I will apply for (apply for) a new passport before I buy (buy) a ticket.
 Future Tense Review – Find Someone Who……

Interview your classmates. Walk around the class and find someone ….

1. who is going to visit a friend tonight.

Marcos is going to visit his friend jhon tonight

2. who is going to walk home from school today.

Marie is going to walk home from school today

3. who isn’t going to watch TV tonight.

Pamela is not going to watch tv tonight

4. who will probably leave the city this weekend.

Claire will probably leave the city this weekend

5. who is going to get a hair cut this week.

I am going to get a hair cut this week

6. who will have a birthday next month.

Pete will have his brithday next month

7. who thinks it’ll be a nice day tomorrow.

Jane thinks it’ll be a nice day tomorrow

8. who is going to buy a present for someone this week.

Same is going to buy a present for Camila this week

9. who is going to buy groceries after school today.

Nathan is going to buy groceries after school today

10. is going to have something to eat as soon as the class finishes.

Sheng is going to have something to eats cat as soon as the class finishes