Exercise 1. Make the following sentences interrogative
1. She’ll be here tomorrow morning.
2. Our parents will meet her at the railway station.
3. My friend will drive my brother home.
4. They will play football tomorrow.
5. My sister will be very happy to see you.
6. My father will do it easily.
7. The neighbour will lend my sister his car.
8. The children will come back late.
Exercise 2. Write questions using do you think……will……? + one of these verbs:
be back cost finish get married happen like rain
1 I've bought Mary a present. Do you think she'll like it?
2 The weather doesn't look very good. Do you..
3 The meeting is still going on. When do you ……
4 My car needs to be repaired. How much……
5 Sally and David are in love. Do……
6 'I'm going out now.' 'OK. What time……
7 The future situation is uncertain. What……
Exercise 3. Explain the difference between “Shall we” “Shall I” and “Will we” “Will I”. What do you say in these situations? Write sentences with shall I...? or shall we...? and translate them into English.
1 You and a friend want to do something this evening but you don't know what. You ask your friend. What shall we do this evening?..
2 You try on a jacket in a shop. You are not sure whether to buy it or not. You ask a friend for advice……it?
3 It's Ann's birthday next week. You want to give her a present but you don't know what. You ask a friend for advice. What……
4 You and a friend are going on holiday together but you haven't decided where. You ask him/ her……
5 You and a friend are going out. You haven't decided whether to go by car or to walk. You ask him/her……or……
6 Your friend wants you to phone later. You don't know what time to phone. You ask him/her……
ITEM 7.4. FUTURE SIMPLE. (REVIEW)
Exercise 1. Write sentences beginning I think... or I don't think....
1 (Diana will pass the exam) I think Diana will pass the exam.
2 (Diana won't pass the exam) I don’t think Diana will pass the exam.
3 (we'll win the game)
4 (I won't be here tomorrow)
5 (Sue will like her present)
6 (they won't get married)
7 (you won't enjoy the film)
UNIT 8. FUTURE SIMPLE, PRESENT SIMPLE OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Exercise 1. Which is right?
1 We'll go / We're going to the theatre tonight. We've got tickets. We're going is right
2 'What will you do / are you doing tomorrow evening?' 'Nothing. I'm free.'
3 They'll go / They're going away tomorrow morning. Their train is at 8.40.
4 I'm sure she'll lend / she's lending us some money. She's very rich.
5 'Why are you putting on your coat?' 'I'll go / I'm going out.'
6 Do you think Claire will phone / is phoning us tonight?
7 Steve can't meet us on Saturday. He'll work / He's working.
8 Will / Shall you be at home tomorrow evening?
Exercise 2. Which is right?
1 I phone / I'll phone you tomorrow, OK? I'll phone is right
2 I haven't done the shopping yet. I do / I'll do it later.
5 I like sport. I watch /I'll watch a lot of sport on TV
4 I need some exercise. I think I go / I'll go for a walk.
5 Jim is going to buy / will buy a new car. He told me last week.
6 'This letter is for Rose.' 'OK. I give / I'll give / I'm going to give it to her.'
7 A: Are you doing / Will you do anything this evening?
B: Yes, I'm going / I'll go out with some friends.
Exercise 3. Which is correct?
1 'Did you phone Ruth?' 'Oh no, I forgot. I phone / I'll phone her now.' (I'll phone is correct)
2 I can't meet you tomorrow afternoon. I'm playing / I'll play tennis. (I'm playing is correct)
3 'I meet / I'll meet you outside the hotel in half an hour, OK?' 'Yes, that's fine.'
4 'I need some money.' 'OK, I'm lending / I'll lend you some. How much do you need?'
5 I'm having / I'll have a party next Saturday. I hope you can come.
6 'Remember to buy a newspaper when you go out.' 'OK. I don't forget / I won't forget.'
7 What time does your train leave / will your train leave tomorrow?
8 I asked Sue what happened but she doesn't tell / won't tell me.
9 'Are you doing / Will you do anything tomorrow evening?' 'No, I'm free. Why?'
10 I don't want to go out alone. Do you come / Will you come with me?
11 It's a secret between us. I promise I don't tell /I won't tell anybody.
Exercise 4. Which form of the verb is correct (or more natural) in these sentences? The verbs are underlined.
1 Ann isn't free on Saturday. She'll work / She's working. (She's working is correct)
2 I'll go / I'm going to a party tomorrow night. Would you like to come too?
3 I think Jane will get / is getting the job. She has a lot of experience.
4 I can't meet you this evening. A friend of mine will come / is coming to see me.
5 A: Have you decided where to go for your holidays?
B: Yes, we will go / we are going to Italy.
6 There's no need to be afraid of the dog. It won't hurt / It isn't hurting you.
Exercise 5. A friend of yours is planning to go on holiday soon. You ask her about her plans. Use the words in brackets to make your questions.
| (where/go?) Where are you going? (how long/stay?) …… (when/go?) …… (go/alone?) …… (travel/by car?) …… (where/stay?) ...... | Scotland. Ten days. Next Friday. No, with a friend of mine. No, by train. In a hotel. |
Exercise 6. Have you arranged to do anything at these times? Write (true) sentences about yourself.
1 (this evening) I'm going out this evening.
or I'm doing anything this evening, or I don't know what I'm doing this evening.
2 (tomorrow)
3 (tomorrow morning)
4 (tomorrow evening)
5 (tomorrow afternoon)
6 (next week end)
7 (next Monday)
8 (next week)
9 (next Sunday)
10 (choose another day or time)