INGLÉS INSTRUMENTAL

UNIT 1. VERB TENSES. FUTURE SIMPLE AND GOING TO

TO BE GOING TO + INFINITIVE

We use to be going to + infinitive for:

- future plans and intentions.

My sister is going to adopt a child.
- predictions about the future, when there is evidence that something will happen in the
near future.
I think they are going to win. (They’re playing very well.)
Look at the clouds! It’s going to rain.

FUTURE SIMPLE

Affirmative
I/he/she/it/we/you/they + will study
Negative
I/he/she/it/we/you/they + will not (won’t) + study
Interrogative
will + I/he/she/it/we/you/they + study?
shall I/we help? (offers or suggestions)

USE
We use future simple for:

- instant decisions.
I haven’t seen Tom today. I will call him.
- predictions, promises, threats, warnings, requests, hopes and offers.
You’ll love the film. (prediction)
I won’t tell anyone where you are. (promise)
I’ll carry that bag for you. (offer)
A: I don’t understand this exercise. Will you help me with it? (request)
B: Of course! I’ll explain it to you. (offer)

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- use shall with I and we for offers and suggestions when they are in questions.
Shall I help you with your homework? (offer)
Shall we eat out tonight? (suggestion)

EXERCISES

a. Underline the correct form. Tick () the sentence if both are possible.

E.g. I’m not going/I won’t go to work tomorrow because it’s Saturday.

1. I’m going to study/I’ll study English here next year.

2. A. Shall we/Will we eat out tonight?
B. Good idea.
3. We’ll go/We’re going to Brazil next week. I can’t wait.
4. What are you going to wear/are you wearing to the party?
5. Do you think it will rain/it’s going to rain tomorrow?
6. A. This is heavy. .
B. I’ll help/I help you.
7. I’m meeting/I meet a friend this evening.
8. I’m really sorry. I promise I won’t do/I’m not going to do it again.
9. They’re getting/They’re going to get married in May.

b. Complete B’s replies with a correct future form.

E.g. A. Sorry, Ann’s not in.

B. OK. I’ll call back later. (call back)

1. A. There’s no milk.
B. Don’t worry, I __________ some. (get)
2. A. Can we meet on Tuesday?
B. Sorry, I can’t. I __________to Brighton on Tuesday. (go)
3. A. Can we have pizza for lunch?
B. No, we __________ chicken. I’ve already put it in the oven. (have)
4. A. Is that the phone?
B. Yes, but don’t get up. I __________it. (answer)
5. A. Jane’s put on a lot of weight!
B. She’s pregnant. She __________a baby in August. (have)

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c. Choose the best answer. Sometimes two answers are possible.

1. A: _________?
B: Tomorrow. My flight is in the morning.
a. When will you leave
b. When are you leaving
c. When are you going to leave
2. A: You must bring the money tomorrow.
B: Don’t worry, _________.
a. I’m not forgetting
b. I’m not going to forget
c. I won’t forget
3. A: Do you have any plans for tonight?
B: Yes, _________.
a. I’ll meet some friends
b. I’m going to meet some friends
c. I’m meeting some friends
4. A: The interviews for the new manager were yesterday.
B: I think _________.
a. Bob is getting the job
b. Bob is going to get the job
c. Bob will get the job
5. A: This suitcase is too heavy for me.
B: _________.
a. I’ll carry it for you
b. I’m carrying it for you
c. I’m going to carry it for you
6. A: What would you like to drink?
B: _________.
a. I’ll have a cappuccino, please
b. I’m going to have a cappuccino, please
c. I’m having a cappuccino, please
7. A: Here’s my email address.
B: Thanks. _________tomorrow.
a. I’m going to send you the photos
b. I’m sending you the photos
c. I’ll send you the photos

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 8. A: _________ this weekend?
B: No, I have to work on Saturday.
a. Are you going to go away
b. Will you go away
c. Are you going away
9. A: England are playing Brazil tomorrow.
B: I’m sure _________.
a. they’ll lose
b. they’re losing
c. they’re going to lose
10. A: My train arrives at 2.15.
B: OK, _________ by the information desk.
a. I’ll meet you
b. I’m going to meet you
c. I’m meeting you
11. A: What time does the film start?
B: I don’t know. _________ phone the cinema and check?
a. Will I
b. Am I going to
c. Shall I
12. A: Do I need to bring an umbrella?
B: No, I don’t think _________.
a. it rains
b. it’ll rain
c. it’s going to rain

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