Future Simple Forms

Q: Are you coming to the mall with us this evening?

A: No, ___ to a concert with my family. We bought tickets already.

• I'll go

• I'm going to go

• I'm going

Answer explanation

fixed arrangement in the near future --> use present continuous

Q: Can I take your order?

A: ___ a burger and fries, please.

• I'll have

• I'm going to have

• I'm having

Answer explanation

on-the-spot decision --> use "will"

Oh no! He's driving too fast! ___!

• He will crash

• He's going to crash

• He's crashing

Answer explanation

future prediction based on what you see --> use "be going to"

I don't think ___ the test. He never pays attention in class.

• he'll pass

• he's going to pass

• he's passing

Answer explanation

future prediction based on belief, plus use of the verb "think" --> use "will"

A: It's hot in here!

B: ___ the AC.

• I'll turn on

• I'm going to turn on

• I'm turning on

Answer explanation

on-the-spot decision --> use "will"

Next year, ___ a trip to Europe, if I can save enough money.

• I'll take

• I'm going to take

• I'm taking

Answer explanation

future intention that is not sure --> use "be going to"

If you eat too many sweets, your teeth ___ out.

• will fall

• are going to fall

• are falling

Answer explanation

warning --> use "will" ("be going to" is also okay for informal use)

I ___ lots of photos on my vacation to Japan next week.

• will take

• am going to take

• am taking

Answer explanation

future intentions --> use "be going to"

I'm sure my brother ___ if we borrow his bike.

• won't mind

• isn't going to mind

• doesn't mind

Answer explanation

future prediction based on belief, plus use of the phrase "I'm sure" --> use "will"

A: When ___ on your trip to France?

B: Our flight leaves tomorrow at 5 AM.

• will you go

• are you going to go

• are you going

Answer explanation

fixed arrangement in the near future --> use present continuous