Simple Future Tense – English Grammar Exercises for A1
Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) to complete each sentence.
1 “We are out of chicken today, sir.” – “Oh, really? Then I ______ the grilled fish.”
(a) will taking
(b) take
(c) will take
2 “Would you like something to drink?” – “I ______ a glass of water, please.”
(a) will have
(b) am have
(c) will has
3 “The fish comes with rice or potatoes.” – “I ______ the potatoes.”
(a) will to choose
(b) will choose
(c) choose
4 “I am sorry, but the potatoes are also finished.” – “No problem. We ______ rice instead.”
(a) will eats
(b) are eat
(c) will eat
5 “Your table is not ready yet.” – “That’s fine. We ______ at the bar.”
(a) will wait
(b) wait
(c) will waiting
6 “They don’t have apple juice. ______ you have orange juice instead?”
(a) Are
(b) Will
(c) Do will
7 “We only have large portions left.” – “Okay, I ______ a large one.”
(a) ‘ll taking
(b) take
(c) ‘ll take
8 “I’m feeling a bit cold near this window.” – “I ______ the window for you.”
(a) will close
(b) will closed
(c) close
9 “I dropped my fork on the floor.” – “Don’t worry, I ______ you a clean one.”
(a) will bring
(b) am bring
(c) bring
10 “We don’t have any chocolate cakes left.” – “Oh, we ______ any dessert today, then.”
(a) won’t have
(b) don’t will have
(c) not have
11 “The soup is very hot right now.” – “Okay, I ______ for a few minutes before eating.”
(a) wait
(b) will wait
(c) am wait
12 “We don’t accept credit cards today. The machine is broken.” – “I ______ by cash.”
(a) will to pay
(b) pay
(c) will pay
13 “This knife is quite dirty.” – “I apologize. I ______ bring you a new one right away.”
(a) am
(b) will
(c) do
14 “Are you ready to order?” – “Yes, I ______ the beef steak.”
(a) ‘ll has
(b) ‘ll have
(c) have
15 “I forgot my wallet in the car!” – “It’s okay, I ______ for your meal.”
(a) will paid
(b) am paying
(c) will pay
16 “There’s no salt on the table.” – “I ______ get some from the next table.”
(a) ‘ll
(b) do
(c) will to
17 Waiter: “The baked fish will take 45 minutes.” Customer: “Oh, that’s too long. I ______ something else.”
(a) chose
(b) will chose
(c) will choose
18 “I can’t eat all this food.” – “I ______ you finish it.”
(a) will helping
(b) will help
(c) help
19 “We only have one slice of cake left.” – “You can have it. I ______ have anything.”
(a) won’t
(b) don’t
(c) will not to
20 “If the soup is too spicy, I ______ it.”
(a) not will eat
(b) won’t eat
(c) won’t eats
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. We use “will + base verb” for spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking (e.g., when a planned item is sold out). (b) is a common mistake (using Present Simple instead of Future). (a) is a structural error (“will” cannot be followed by an “-ing” verb).
2 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. “Will have” is used to order food/drinks on the spot. (b) is a structural error (mixing “to be” with a base verb). (c) is a structural error (after “will”, the verb must be in its base form, not “has”).
3 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. It is a quick decision made upon hearing the options. (c) is a common mistake (Present Simple). (a) is a structural error (never use “to” after “will”).
4 c
Explanation: (c) is correct (“will” + base verb “eat”). (a) is a structural error (adding “s” to the verb after “will”). (b) is a basic error (mixing “to be” with base verb).
5 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. It shows an immediate reaction to the situation. (b) is a common mistake (Present Simple for a future action). (c) is a structural error (“will” + V-ing).
6 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. To make a question about a spontaneous choice, we put “Will” at the beginning. (c) is a structural error (combining “Do” and “will”). (a) is a structural error (using “Are” with a base verb).
7 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. “‘ll” is the natural contraction of “will”, followed by the base verb “take”. (b) is a common mistake (Present Simple). (a) is a structural error (contraction of “will” followed by “-ing”).
8 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. Offering to do something right now requires “will”. (c) is a common mistake. (b) is a structural error (using past tense “closed” after “will”).
9 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. “Will bring” shows an immediate promise or reaction to the dropped fork. (c) is a common mistake. (b) is a structural error (“am bring”).
10 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. “Won’t” is the correct negative form of “will”. (b) is a structural error (using “don’t” with “will”). (c) is a basic error (missing the auxiliary verb).
11 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. An on-the-spot decision to wait. (a) is a common mistake. (c) is a structural error.
12 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. The customer reacts to the broken machine by deciding to pay in cash. (b) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error (“will to pay”).
13 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. “I will bring” is an immediate promise from the waiter. (c) is a common mistake (Present Simple auxiliary). (a) is a structural error.
14 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. “‘ll have” is the standard way to decide what to order. (c) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error (“has” instead of “have”).
15 c
Explanation: (c) is correct. A spontaneous offer to pay. (b) is a common mistake (Present Continuous is for pre-planned arrangements, but this is a sudden situation). (a) is a structural error (“will paid”).
16 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. “‘ll” followed by the base verb “get”. (b) is a common mistake. (c) is a structural error (“will to”).
17 c
Explanation: (c) is correct (“will” + base verb “choose”). (a) is a common mistake (using past tense). (b) is a structural error (“will” + past tense “chose”).
18 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. A sudden offer to help. (c) is a common mistake. (a) is a structural error (“will helping”).
19 a
Explanation: (a) is correct. “Won’t” (will not) is used to reject something on the spot. (b) is a common mistake (Present Simple negative). (c) is a structural error (“will not to”).
20 b
Explanation: (b) is correct. In a First Conditional sentence, the main clause uses “will” or “won’t” + base verb. (c) is a structural error (“won’t eats”). (a) is a structural error (“not will” instead of “will not/won’t”).
GRAMMAR POINTS TO REMEMBER
- Usage: We use “Will” (or the contraction “‘ll”) to make on-the-spot decisions, offers, or promises. It is perfect for situations where your original plan fails and you have to decide something new right away (like ordering a different dish at a restaurant).
- Structure: Always use Will + Base Verb (e.g., I will take, she will have).
- Common Mistakes to Avoid: – Do NOT add “to” after “will” (I will to go ❌ ➔ I will go ✅).
- Do NOT add “-s”, “-es”, “-ing”, or “-ed” to the main verb (He will takes ❌ ➔ He will take ✅).
- The negative form is “won’t” (will not), NOT “don’t will” or “not will”.