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Future Tense – Quiz 1
Future Tense Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding and application of future tense in English, focusing on various forms such as simple future tense, future perfect continuous tense, and future passive voice. It also assesses the ability to form correct sentences using 'will' for intentions and plans, and to distinguish between immediate and planned actions.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Sue leaves for work at 8/30. She won't be at home at 9. She ..... to work.
A) Will have gone.
B) Goes.
C) Will be going.
D) Will go.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Sue leaves for work at 8/30. She won't be at home at 9. She ... to work." requires a future tense verb that indicates an action that will have been completed by the time Sue is no longer at home.
- **Option A: Will have gone** - This correctly conveys that going to work has already happened and its completion is certain before 9 AM.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates a future perfect tense, showing the action of leaving for work will be completed by 9 AM.
Option B:
Incorrect. Simple present tense does not fit the context of a future event.
Option C:
Incorrect. Will be going is in continuous form and implies an ongoing action, which doesn't match the sentence's meaning.
Option D:
Incorrect. Simple future tense does not indicate that the action has been completed by 9 AM.
2.
By the time we get to Cancun this evening, we ..... more than one thousand kilometers. We are going to be exhausted.
A) Will drive.
B) Will have been driven.
C) Will be driving.
D) Will have driven.
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Explanations:
The sentence requires a future perfect tense to indicate an action that will be completed by a certain point in the future. "Will have driven" (Option D) correctly expresses this, indicating that driving more than one thousand kilometers will be finished by the time they reach Cancun.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Will drive" is simple future tense and does not indicate completion of an action.
Option B:
"Will have been driven" implies passive voice, which is not the intended meaning here.
Option C:
"Will be driving" is present continuous in future form, indicating an ongoing action that has not yet started.
Option D:
"Will have driven" correctly uses future perfect tense to indicate a completed action by the time they reach Cancun.
3.
My boyfriend and I ..... when we ..... to Thailand
A) Will snorkel-arrives.
B) Will snorkel-arrive.
C) Will snorkeling-arrives.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Will snorkel-arrive.
This option uses the future tense correctly with "will" indicating a future action, followed by the base form of the verb "snorkel." The phrase "will arrive" also indicates a future event. In English, when two actions are closely related and both in the future, they can be connected using hyphens.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses "snorkel-arrives," which incorrectly combines the base form of a verb with the third-person singular present tense.
Option B:
Correct as it uses "will snorkel-arrive" to indicate two future actions in sequence.
Option C:
Incorrect as it uses "snorkeling-arrives," which incorrectly combines a gerund with the third-person singular present tense.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct option (B).
4.
Tom ..... going to be a doctor.
A) Am.
B) Is.
C) Are.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Tom is going to be a doctor" uses the present continuous tense with "going to," which indicates future actions. Therefore, option B) Is is correct as it matches the future tense construction in the given context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Am does not fit the subject-verb agreement for Tom.
Option B:
Is is correct for the future tense "going to be."
Option C:
Are would be incorrect due to subject-verb disagreement.
Option D:
None of the above is not applicable since one option (B) is correct.
5.
What is the future tense of 'to play' using 'will'?
A) Will playfully.
B) Will plays.
C) Will played.
D) Will play.
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Explanations:
The future tense of 'to play' using 'will' is formed by adding 'will' before the base form of the verb, which in this case is simply 'play'. Therefore, the correct answer is
D) Will play.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The adverb 'playfully' modifies how one plays but does not indicate future tense with 'will'.
Option B:
Incorrect. This is the simple present tense, not the future tense.
Option C:
Incorrect. This refers to a past action and uses the simple past tense form of the verb.
Option D:
Correct. It correctly forms the future tense with 'will' followed by the base form of the verb, 'play'.
6.
She ..... attend medical school next year.
A) Plans.
B) Is going to.
C) Plan to.
D) Will to.
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Explanations:
Option B) Is going to is correct because it properly forms the future simple tense, indicating a planned action in the future.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Plans is incorrect as it uses present simple tense which does not indicate futurity.
Option B:
Is going to is correct for forming the future simple tense.
Option C:
Plan to is incomplete and typically requires a verb after "to" to form a complete sentence.
Option D:
Will to is incorrect as it lacks a main verb, making it grammatically incomplete.
7.
To talk about fixed plans, we use:
A) The simple future (will + infinitive).
B) The "be going to" future.
C) The present continuous.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The present continuous is used to talk about fixed plans because it indicates an arrangement that is already planned and scheduled, often with a specific time in the future. For example: "We are meeting at the park tomorrow morning."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
The simple future (will + infinitive) is used for spontaneous or unexpected plans rather than fixed ones.
Option B:
The "be going to" future is typically used for predictions, intentions, and planned events that are not necessarily set in stone.
Option C:
Correct. The present continuous indicates a plan that has already been arranged and scheduled.
Option D:
Not applicable as the correct answer is provided by Option C.
8.
Change the sentence to the future tense:Santa brings Mr. D a gift.
A) Santa will brought Mr. D a gift.
B) Santa will bring Mr. D a gift.
C) Santa will steal Mr. D's money.
D) Santa will bringing Mr. D a gift.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it uses the proper future tense form "will bring" to indicate an action that will happen in the future. The sentence structure remains consistent with the original, maintaining clarity and accuracy.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "brought" should be "bring" as it needs to reflect a future action.
Option B:
Correct; uses "will bring" for the future tense.
Option C:
Incorrect; changes the meaning from bringing a gift to stealing money, which is not related to the original sentence's intent.
Option D:
Incorrect; "bringing" should be "bring" as it needs to reflect a future action and does not use the auxiliary verb "will".
9.
John ..... a shower (to take negative)
A) Is not going to take.
B) Aren't going to take.
C) Not is going to take.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "John is not going to take a shower" correctly uses the future tense with the auxiliary verb "is going to." The negative form of the future tense is formed by adding "not" after the auxiliary verb "is."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper future tense and negative formation.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Aren't" is used for present tense, not future tense.
Option C:
Incorrect. Word order is wrong; should be "is not going to take."
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is correct.
10.
We don't know their address. What ..... ?
A) Will we do.
B) Are we do.
C) Did we do.
D) Could we do.
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Explanations:
The sentence "We don't know their address. What will we do." uses the future tense to express a planned action or intention that is yet to happen. The phrase "will we do" correctly indicates a future action in response to not knowing an address.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses future tense indicating a planned action.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Are we do" is grammatically incorrect and does not use the future tense properly.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Did we do" uses past tense, which is inappropriate for expressing a future intention.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Could we do" suggests possibility rather than a definite plan or action in the future.
11.
Which tense do we use for next week?
A) Present tense.
B) Past tense.
C) Future tense.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is C) Future tense. In English, we use the future tense to talk about actions that will happen after the present time, such as next week.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Present tense refers to actions happening now or in general; it does not apply to next week.
Option B:
Past tense is used for actions that have already happened and are not related to future events like next week.
Option C:
Future tense, such as "will + verb" or "going to + verb," is correctly used for next week's events.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since one of the options (C) is correct.
12.
Kai Sheng is going to ..... his birthday with a big party.
A) Celebrate.
B) Celebrated.
C) Celebrating.
D) Celebrates.
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Explanations:
The sentence is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen at a later time. "Kai Sheng is going to celebrate his birthday with a big party" uses the correct form of the future tense: "is going to + base verb". Option A (Celebrate) fits this structure.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses future tense correctly.
Option B:
Incorrect. Past tense does not fit the sentence's context.
Option C:
Incorrect. Present continuous does not indicate a future action.
Option D:
Incorrect. Third person singular present does not match subject "Kai Sheng".
13.
Will you attend the meeting next week? (Yes/No)
A) Maybe.
B) Not this time.
C) Yes.
D) I have other plans.
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Explanations:
Option C) Yes is correct because it uses the simple future tense, which indicates a planned or scheduled event in the near future. The sentence "Will you attend the meeting next week?" asks about a future action, and "Yes" appropriately responds using the future tense.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Maybe uses the modal verb 'maybe,' which is not specific to future events.
Option B:
Not this time does not indicate a future action and could be used in various contexts, not just for future plans.
Option D:
I have other plans uses present tense, indicating current or ongoing actions that prevent attendance, rather than a planned future event.
14.
Imagine you're planning an exciting adventure for everybody tomorrow! Alex ..... to the concert in the city. You are going to go to a concert at the beach. Sally is going to spend time at the Museum of Modern Art.
A) Is going to go.
B) Will buy.
C) Will sing.
D) Are going to go.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Alex is going to go to the concert in the city" uses the future tense, specifically the simple future form with "is going to." This correctly expresses Alex's planned action for tomorrow.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the appropriate future tense.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Will buy" is not related to the context of the adventure or concert planning.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Will sing" does not fit the context and is not a planned action for Alex.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Are going to go" would be grammatically correct but is redundant as "is going to go" already conveys the future tense correctly.
15.
.They ..... to Paris next vacation.
A) Is going to travels.
B) Are going to travel.
C) Are travelling.
D) Are going travel.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it uses the proper future tense construction in English, which is "be going to" followed by a verb (in its base form). In this case, "They are going to travel" indicates a planned or intended action for the future.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Is going to travels" is grammatically incorrect and uses an unnecessary second verb.
Option B:
Correct. Uses proper future tense construction with "are going to travel."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Are travelling" uses present continuous instead of future tense.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Are going travel" is grammatically incorrect as it lacks a verb after the auxiliary verb "going."
16.
I can't see you on Saturday. I ..... (visit) my uncle.
A) Am going to visit.
B) Visited.
C) Didn't visit.
D) Am visiting.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I can't see you on Saturday. I am going to visit my uncle." uses the future tense, which is used for planned or scheduled actions in the near future. The phrase "am going to" indicates a future action that has been decided upon.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses future tense with "am going to visit," indicating a planned action.
Option B:
Incorrect. Past tense, does not match the context of a future event.
Option C:
Incorrect. Negative form, does not indicate a future action.
Option D:
Incorrect. Present continuous tense, does not indicate a planned future action.
17.
-Where ..... going to study?
A) Will you.
B) Do you.
C) Are you.
D) Is you.
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Explanations:
Option C) Are you is correct because it properly forms a question about future plans using the present continuous tense for questions, which indicates future actions in English.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Will you is incorrect as it uses the simple future tense, not appropriate here.
Option B:
Do you is wrong because do/does are used for present simple questions, not future ones.
Option C:
Are you is correct as it forms a proper question about future plans using the present continuous tense.
Option D:
Is you is incorrect and grammatically wrong.
18.
Use/solar energy/will/in the future/more/We/.
A) Solar energy we will use more in the future.
B) We will use in the future more solar energy .
C) We will use more solar energy in the future.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option C is correct because it properly uses the future tense "will use" and places "more solar energy" before "in the future," which follows standard English sentence structure for expressing a future intention or prediction.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect order of adverbial phrase.
Option B:
Incorrect order of adverbial phrase.
Option C:
Correct use of future tense and proper placement of adverbial phrase.
Option D:
Not applicable as Option C is correct.
19.
To talk about our plans we use
A) The simple future.
B) The "be going to" future.
C) The future continuous.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
To talk about our plans, we use the "be going to" future. This construction is commonly used for immediate or near-future plans and intentions.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
The simple future (e.g., will + base verb) is typically used for predictions or general future events, not specific plans.
Option B:
The "be going to" future correctly identifies the construction used for immediate or near-future plans and intentions.
Option C:
The future continuous (e.g., will + be + verb-ing) describes an action that is ongoing at a specific time in the future, not general plans.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since "be going to" fits the context perfectly.
20.
Select the sentence that uses prediction in the passive voice.
A) People aren't always comfortable with robots doing surgery.
B) Robots will be used more often for difficult surgery in the future.
C) Some robots are very good at performing difficult surgery.
D) A robot can perform surgery better than a doctor.
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Explanations:
Option B uses the future passive voice with "will be used," indicating a prediction about the future action of robots being utilized for surgery.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Active voice, no prediction in the future tense.
Option B:
Future passive voice, correct answer as it predicts the use of robots in the future.
Option C:
Active voice, describes a current or general state.
Option D:
Active voice, compares performance without using future tense.
21.
Jin Jie is going to ..... to his pen friend tonight.
A) Writes.
B) Wrote.
C) Writting.
D) Write.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Jin Jie is going to ..... to his pen friend tonight." requires a verb in the infinitive form to express future action. The correct answer is
D) Write.
This uses the base form of the verb without 'to' before it, which is appropriate for the structure "going to + infinitive" indicating a planned or intended future action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Verbs in gerund (-ing) form are not used with 'going to'.
Option B:
Incorrect. Past tense does not fit the context of a planned future event.
Option C:
Incorrect. Present participle (-ing) form is not appropriate here.
Option D:
Correct. Base form verb fits the structure for expressing a future intention.
22.
Henry ..... not be going home yet.
A) Will.
B) Shall.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because "will" is used to express future actions that are decided at the time of speaking, indicating a firm intention or prediction about what will happen in the future.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Will" expresses a future action that is decided now.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Shall" is less common for expressing firm intentions or predictions about the future in this context; it's more formal and often used with first-person subjects.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and B are not correct together, so all cannot be right.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one of the options provided is correct.
23.
Imagine you're planning a fun day at the pool! Now, fill in the blank with the correct future tense form of the verb 'to swim':'He ..... in the pool later.'
A) Will swim.
B) Swimming.
C) Swam.
D) Swims.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Will swim.
This sentence uses the future tense, which in English typically involves using "will" followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, "swim"). The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B ("Swimming") is a gerund and does not indicate futurity.
- Options C ("Swam") and D ("Swims") both represent past or present tense, respectively, which do not match the future context of the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "will" + base form verb to indicate future action.
Option B:
Incorrect. Gerund form does not denote future tense.
Option C:
Incorrect. Past simple tense, indicating a completed past action.
Option D:
Incorrect. Present simple tense, used for habitual or general actions.
24.
David ..... a doctor after he graduates from high school
A) Are becoming.
B) Will become.
C) Will becoming.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B, "Will become," is correct because it uses the future tense to express a planned action in the future. The sentence indicates that David plans to become a doctor after he graduates from high school, which fits the use of the simple future tense.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Are becoming" is incorrect because it uses the present continuous tense, which describes an action happening now or around now. It does not fit the context of a planned future event.
Option B:
"Will become" is correct as explained above.
Option C:
"Will becoming" is grammatically incorrect; it should be "will become." The infinitive form of the verb "become" does not require an additional "ing."
Option D:
"None of the above" is incorrect because option B is correct.
25.
"She is going to start her new job next week."
A) She sent her CV.
B) She got an e-mail and got accepted.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "She is going to start her new job next week." uses the future tense, specifically the simple future tense formed with 'will' or 'is going to'. Option B ("She got an e-mail and got accepted.") correctly aligns with this context as it describes a situation that leads to starting a new job. Options A and C do not directly relate to the action of starting a new job next week.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Sentencing CV does not necessarily lead to starting a new job next week.
Option B:
Correct as it leads to starting a new job next week.
Option C:
All the above is incorrect since option A and C are unrelated.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect because option B is correct.
26.
Arrive/next week/won't/The mail/until/.
A) Won't the mail arrive until next week.
B) The mail won't arrive until next week.
C) The mail arrive won't until next week.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it uses the future tense "won't" to indicate that the mail will not arrive at a point in time (next week) in the future. The sentence structure follows proper English grammar rules, placing "until next week" correctly at the end of the clause.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "won't" is placed before "arrive," which is not standard for future negative sentences.
Option B:
Correct; uses proper future tense and sentence structure.
Option C:
Incorrect; word order is wrong, making the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Option D:
Not applicable since option B is correct.
27.
"Someone's ringing the buzzer, can you get that?" "All, right, I'll get it."
A) Spontaneous decision.
B) Completed action in the future.
C) Plan.
D) Arrangement.
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Explanations:
The phrase "All, right, I'll get it." indicates an immediate action that the speaker is about to undertake. This aligns with a spontaneous decision rather than a pre-planned arrangement or future completion of an action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The phrase shows a spontaneous decision to take action immediately.
Option B:
Incorrect. It does not indicate a completed action in the future; it is a present intention.
Option C:
Incorrect. There is no indication of prior planning or arrangement for this action.
Option D:
Incorrect. The phrase does not suggest any pre-arranged plan.
28.
This future is used when you refer to a LONG action that will have happened before a certain time in the future.
A) Future perfect.
B) Future time clauses.
C) Future perfect continuous.
D) Future continuous.
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Explanations:
The future perfect continuous tense is used to describe a long action that will have been ongoing for some time before a certain point in the future. For example, "By next year, I will have been working here for five years." This aligns with the description provided.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Future perfect refers to an action completed by a point in the future, not ongoing.
Option B:
Future time clauses refer to actions or events that will occur at some point in the future, but do not describe duration up to a certain point.
Option C:
Correct. Describes an action that will have been ongoing for some time before a specific point in the future.
Option D:
Future continuous refers to actions that are happening at a specific point in the future, not actions that will have been ongoing up to that point.
29.
The movie ..... on time. (to finish negative)
A) Will not finish.
B) Won't finishes.
C) Will finsh not.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Will not finish.
This option correctly uses the future tense with "will" and properly negates it using "not." The verb "finish" follows the correct form after "will not."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses future tense with proper negation.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Won't finishes" is a double negative and incorrect verb form.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Will finsh not" has a spelling error in "finsh."
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one correct option exists.
30.
Can I use your shampoo? I ..... (wash) my hair.
A) Washing.
B) Am going to wash.
C) Washed.
D) Am washing.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Can I use your shampoo? I..... (wash) my hair." requires a future tense verb to indicate an action that will happen in the near future. The correct answer is
B) Am going to wash.
This construction, "am going to," is commonly used to express future intentions or plans.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Washing - Past continuous tense, incorrect for a future context.
Option B:
Am going to wash. - Correct future tense construction.
Option C:
Washed - Simple past tense, incorrect for the future context.
Option D:
Am washing. - Present continuous tense, incorrect for a future context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the future tense in English?
The future tense in English is used to describe actions or states that will happen after the present. It can be formed using 'will' with the base form of the verb, or by using 'be going to' followed by the base form of the verb.
How many forms of future tense are there?
There are several forms of future tense in English, including simple future (will + base form), continuous future (will be + present participle), perfect future (will have + past participle), and perfect continuous future (will have been + present participle).
Can you use the simple future tense for plans?
Yes, the simple future tense is commonly used to express future plans or arrangements. For example, "We will visit the museum tomorrow." This form is straightforward and often preferred in casual conversation.
What is the difference between 'will' and 'be going to' for future tense?
Both 'will' and 'be going to' are used to form the simple future tense, but they can have slightly different connotations. 'Will' often indicates a spontaneous decision or prediction, while 'be going to' suggests a planned action or intention based on current evidence.
How do you form the future perfect tense?
The future perfect tense is formed using 'will have' followed by the past participle of the verb. For example, "By next year, we will have completed the project." This tense indicates an action that will be finished at a point in the future.