Simple Future Tense – English Grammar Exercises for A1
Emergency Updates (Traffic jam, broken bus, etc.)
Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) to complete each sentence.
1 The bus is broken down. I ______ a taxi now.
(a) take
(b) will take
(c) will to take
2 Traffic is very bad today. I ______ late for the meeting.
(a) will be
(b) am
(c) will being
3 I can’t find any taxis around here. I ______ to the office.
(a) ‘ll walking
(b) walk
(c) ‘ll walk
4 My car won’t start! I ______ the train instead.
(a) catch
(b) will catches
(c) will catch
5 The main road is closed. We ______ another way.
(a) will to go
(b) will go
(c) go
6 Don’t worry, I ______ you as soon as I find a cab.
(a) will call
(b) call
(c) will calling
7 There is a huge accident ahead. I ______ there on time.
(a) don’t be
(b) won’t to be
(c) won’t be
8 I am stuck in heavy traffic. I ______ the online meeting from my phone.
(a) ‘ll join
(b) ‘ll joins
(c) join
9 The train just stopped in the tunnel. I ______ you when it moves again.
(a) text
(b) will texting
(c) will text
10 I can’t wait for the bus anymore. I ______ an Uber.
(a) will to book
(b) will book
(c) am book
11 I forgot my bus pass! I ______ back home to get it.
(a) run
(b) will run
(c) will runs
12 The subway is delayed. ______ you tell the teacher for me?
(a) Are
(b) Do
(c) Will
13 It’s raining heavily and I don’t have an umbrella. I ______ inside the station.
(a) ‘ll wait
(b) wait
(c) ‘ll waiting
14 I’m running out of phone battery. I ______ you from a payphone later.
(a) will rang
(b) ring
(c) will ring
15 If the next bus doesn’t arrive in five minutes, I ______.
(a) will left
(b) will leave
(c) leave
16 I lost my train ticket. I ______ a new one right now.
(a) buy
(b) will buying
(c) will buy
17 The bridge is blocked. I ______ probably ______ about 20 minutes late.
(a) will … be
(b) am … be
(c) will … am
18 My bike has a flat tire. I ______ definitely ______ a taxi to school.
(a) will … to take
(b) definitely … take
(c) will … take
19 There are no empty cabs here. I ______ ask my brother to pick me up.
(a) do
(b) will
(c) am will
20 If I miss this train, I ______ make it to the exam.
(a) won’t
(b) won’t to
(c) don’t
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. “Will take” is used for a sudden decision made at the moment of speaking (because the bus broke down). (a) is a common mistake (Present Simple). (c) is a structural error (“will” cannot be followed by “to”).
2 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. Predicting a consequence of the traffic jam. (b) is a common mistake (using Present Simple instead of Future). (c) is a structural error (“will” + V-ing).
3 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. “‘ll” is the contraction of “will”, followed by the base verb “walk”. (b) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error.
4 c
Explanation: (c) is correct (“will” + base verb “catch”). (a) is a common mistake. (b) is a structural error (adding “-es” to the verb after “will”).
5 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. A sudden decision to change the route. (c) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error.
6 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. Promising to do something immediately. (b) is a common mistake. (c) is a structural error.
7 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. “Won’t” (will not) is used to predict a negative outcome (not arriving on time). (a) is a common mistake. (b) is a structural error.
8 a
Explanation: (a) is correct (“‘ll” + base verb “join”). (c) is a common mistake. (b) is a structural error (adding “-s” to the verb).
9 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. A promise made during an emergency situation. (a) is a common mistake. (b) is a structural error.
10 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. A quick decision to switch to an Uber. (c) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error.
11 b
Explanation: (b) is correct (“will” + base verb “run”). (a) is a common mistake. (c) is a structural error.
12 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. We use “Will you…?” to ask someone to do a favor for us in an emergency. (b) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error.
13 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. An immediate decision based on the rain. (b) is a common mistake. (c) is a structural error (“‘ll” + V-ing).
14 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. (b) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error (using the past tense “rang” after “will”).
15 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. In a conditional sentence (If…), we use “will” + base verb for the result. (c) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error (past tense “left”).
16 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. Solving a problem right on the spot. (a) is a common mistake. (b) is a structural error.
17 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. The adverb “probably” goes between “will” and the base verb “be”. (b) is a common mistake. (c) is a structural error.
18 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. “Will” comes before the adverb “definitely” and the base verb “take”. (b) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error.
19 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. A sudden alternative plan. (a) is a common mistake. (c) is a structural error.
20 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. “Won’t” is the negative future result of missing the train. (c) is a common mistake. (b) is a structural error.
GRAMMAR POINTS TO REMEMBER
- Split-Second Decisions: When an emergency happens (like a bus breaking down or a sudden traffic jam), your original plan is ruined. To announce your new plan or immediate reaction, you must use “Will” (or “‘ll”).
- Example: “The bus is broken. I will take a taxi.”
- Predicting the Outcome: You also use “Will” to tell the person waiting for you what the result of the emergency will be.
- Example: “Traffic is bad. I will be late.”
- Asking for a Favor: If you are stuck and need someone’s help immediately, use “Will you + [base verb]…?”.
- Example: “I’m delayed. Will you tell the boss for me?”
- Grammar Rule: Always remember that “Will” is followed directly by the base form of the verb (no “to”, no “-s”, no “-ing”). Negative is “won’t”.