📖 Quick Grammar Reference: Future Simple
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Prediction (opinion) | will + base verb | I think it will rain tomorrow. |
| Spontaneous decision | will + base verb | The phone's ringing — I’ll answer it. |
| Offer | will + base verb | I’ll carry that bag for you. |
| Promise | will + base verb | I’ll call you as soon as I arrive. |
| Negative | won’t + base verb | She won’t be here on time. |
| Question | Will + subject + verb? | Will you come to the party? |
Exercise 1 — Fill in the Blank (Use will/won't and the verb in brackets to complete the future simple sentence.)
- I think it (rain) later — look at those clouds.
- The phone’s ringing! I (answer) it.
- She (not / be) at the meeting tomorrow — she’s on holiday.
- you (help) me carry these boxes?
- Don’t worry, I (not / tell) anyone your secret.
- Experts believe robots (change) most jobs by 2050.
- We (not / arrive) before nine o’clock — the train is delayed.
- I promise I (call) you the moment I land.
- the shops (be) open on Sunday?
- I’m thirsty — I (get) a glass of water.
Exercise 2 — True or False (Read each statement about future simple rules and circle T (True) or F (False).)
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We use will for a decision made before the moment of speaking.
TF
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Will is followed by the base form of the verb, without to.
TF
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The negative of will is won’t.
TF
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Will can be used to make an offer, such as “I’ll open the window.”
TF
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Questions with will are formed by inverting will and the subject.
TF
Print version: write T or F on the line next to each statement.
Exercise 3 — Write Your Predictions (Write 5 sentences predicting what the world will be like in the year 2050.)
- What will people eat?
- How will people travel?
- Where will people live?
- What jobs will exist?
- What technology will people use every day?
📋 Show Answer Key
Exercise 1
- will rain
- ’ll answer
- won’t be
- Will … help
- won’t tell
- will change
- won’t arrive
- ’ll call
- Will … be
- ’ll get
Exercise 2
- False — use going to for a decision made before speaking; will is for spontaneous decisions
- True — e.g. I will help (not “will to help”)
- True
- True
- True — Will you come? (NOT Do you will come?)
Exercise 3
Open answers. Check that students use: will/won’t + base form of the verb, and reasonable, opinion-based predictions about the future.
Future Simple Worksheet — FAQ
What does this future simple worksheet cover?
This worksheet covers the future simple with will/won't, used for predictions, spontaneous decisions, offers and promises. It includes fill-in-the-blank, true/false and prediction-writing exercises.
What level is this future simple worksheet?
This worksheet is designed for A2 (Elementary) to B1 (Pre-Intermediate) learners who are learning to talk about the future with will and won't.
How do I form the future simple?
Use will (or 'll) + the base form of the verb for all subjects: I will help you. For negatives, use won't (will not) + base form: She won't be late. Questions invert will and the subject: Will you come?
When do we use will for the future?
We use will for predictions based on opinion (I think it will rain), spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking (I'll answer the phone), offers (I'll carry that for you), and promises (I'll call you tomorrow).
What is the difference between will and going to?
Will is typically used for spontaneous decisions and predictions without evidence, while going to is used for pre-planned intentions and predictions based on present evidence (Look at those clouds — it's going to rain).
Can I save this worksheet as a PDF?
Yes. Click the orange ‘Print / Save as PDF’ button at the top of the page. In your browser’s print dialogue, select ‘Save as PDF’ as the destination. The worksheet is formatted for A4 paper.
Is the answer key included?
Yes. Scroll to the bottom of the worksheet to find the collapsible answer key. Click ‘Show Answer Key’ to reveal all answers. If you want to print the answers too, open the key before clicking Print.
What online exercise goes with this worksheet?
The related online exercise is Complete the Sentence at lexfizz.com/exercises/complete-the-sentence/ — it provides immediate feedback for the same type of future simple gap-fill practice.
Can will be contracted?
Yes. Will is very often contracted to 'll in speech and informal writing (I'll, you'll, she'll, we'll, they'll), and will not is almost always contracted to won't.
How long does this worksheet take to complete?
The three exercises take approximately 20 minutes for most A2–B1 learners. Allow extra time for the prediction-writing task in Exercise 3 if students want to discuss their ideas.