English - The Future

Put each verb in brackets into a suitable verb form. All sentences refer to future 

time.

1) Listen! He ________________________ (play) the piano in a moment.
2) What time (your class start) ________________________ ?
3) I believe you (not have) ________________________ any problems with this
    exam.

4) If you don't read this book, you ________________________ (fail) the exam.
5) My plane ________________________ (leave) at 4.00

Explanation and extra examples

WILL

• To make a prediction about what will happen in the distant future.
  • They will go to the university one day.

• To make a promise
  • I will always be with you.

• To make a sudden decision to do something
  • I will help with these bags.

GOING TO

• Plans in the near future.
  • They are going to have a meeting within 10 minutes.

• Something already decided
  • They are going to buy a house soon.

• If you have the evidence that something is going to happen in the near future
  • Be careful!! You're going to have problems with it.
  • It's going to rain.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

• Something is already planned to do in the near future.
  • I'm meeting Tom tomorrow morning.

PRESENT SIMPLE

• To talk about programmes and timetables
• My train arrives tomorrow at 7:00

ANSWERS:
1) Listen! He is going to play / will be playing the piano in a moment.
2) What time does your class start?
3) I believe you won't have any problems with this exam.
4) If you don't read this book, you'll fail the exam.
5) My plane leaves at 4.00