The Simple Future Tense is used to describe actions that will happen after the present moment. It is usually formed with will + base verb or shall + base verb. For example:
- I will go to school tomorrow.
- She will help you later.
Practicing with exercises and answers helps learners understand the correct usage of the simple future tense in English grammar, just like prepositions worksheets help students master the proper use of words in sentences.
Structured Lesson Plan
What is the Simple Future Tense?
- Definition and structure
- Examples of will and shall
When to Use the Simple Future Tense?
- Predictions
- Promises
- Decisions at the moment of speaking
- Scheduled future events
Simple Future Tense Rules with Examples
- Will + base verb
- Shall (formal use)
- Negative form: will not / won’t
- Questions: Will + subject + base verb?
20 Simple Future Tense Exercises with Answers
A. Fill in the blanks (using will/shall + base verb)
- She ___ (call) you tomorrow.
- I ___ (finish) my homework soon.
- They ___ (travel) to London next week.
- He ___ (not/attend) the meeting.
- ___ you ___ (help) me with this bag?
Answers:
- will call
- will finish
- will travel
- will not attend
- Will you help
B. Correct the Sentences
- She will goes to the park tomorrow.
- We shall watches the movie tonight.
- They will playing football after school.
Answers:
- She will go to the park tomorrow.
- We shall watch the movie tonight.
- They will play football after school.
C. Multiple-Choice Questions
- What _ you do if it rains?
- a) will
- b) shall
- c) did
Answer:
a) will
10. I _ help you with your homework.
a) will
b) shall
c) both a & b
Answer:
c) both a & b
11. She _ not come to the party.
a) will
b) shall
c) won’t
Answer:
c) won’t
D. Make Questions
- He will bring his laptop. (Make a question)
Answer:
Will he bring his laptop?
13. They will meet us at the station. (Make a question)
Answer:
Will they meet us at the station?
E. Match the Sentence Halves
- I will call you →
- She will buy a gift →
- We shall leave early →
Options:
a) for her friend’s birthday.
b) when the class ends.
c) when I reach home.
Answers:
14 → c
15 → a
16 → b
F. Negative Sentences
- I _ (not/eat) junk food again.
Answer:
I will not eat junk food again.
18. They _ (not/play) cricket tomorrow.
Answer:
They will not play cricket tomorrow.
G. Short Sentences Practice
- Tomorrow, she _ (visit) her grandmother.
Answer:
will visit
20. Next week, we _ (start) a new project.
Answer:
will start
Conclusion:
The Simple Future Tense is easy to learn when practiced with exercises. It helps in talking about plans, promises, and predictions. By using will/shall + base verb, learners can confidently form sentences in the future tense. Practicing these 20 simple future tense exercises with answers will improve grammar accuracy, strengthen communication skills, and even help students learn new words in context.
FAQs: Simple Future Tense Exercises With Answers
Q1. What is the structure of the Simple Future Tense?
The structure is: Subject + will/shall + base verb + object.
Example: She will call you tomorrow.
Q2. When do we use “shall” instead of “will”?
Traditionally, “shall” is used with I and we in formal English, while “will” is used with other subjects. However, in modern English, “will” is commonly used for all subjects.
Q3. What is the negative form of the Simple Future Tense?
The negative is formed with will not (won’t) + base verb.
Example: I will not eat junk food again.
