Will, going to, present continuous for future exercises with answers, PDF worksheets and grammar rules with examples.
We can use future simple (will), going to and the present continuous to express future.
The future simple (will) is used to express:
- General intentions. I will buy a house if I have enough money.
- Predictions or opinions. I don't think Tom Lee will be a champion this year.
- Decisions made at the moment of speaking. Are you thirsty? I will get you a drink.
Going to is used to express:
- Decisions or intentions made before the moment of speaking. I am going to study in Germany.
- Our opinion that something is certain to happen. Slow down or you are going to crash.
The present continuous is used to express:
- Our personal future arrangements. We are leaving on Saturday morning.