Instructions:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses, using Present Progressive, Future Simple, or "be going to".
Explanation: We use "be going to" for planned future actions, Future Simple (will) for spontaneous decisions or predictions, and Present Progressive for fixed future arrangements.
Sentences:
- 1. I am going to London for my holidays next week. (Arrangement)
- 2. Sarah and Gloria are meeting at the shopping centre in the afternoon. (Fixed arrangement)
- 3. I think I will buy this hat for my granny. (Prediction/Spontaneous decision)
- 4. Look! The clouds are black. It is going to rain soon. (Prediction based on evidence)
- 5. Thanks, I will watch this new film in the evening. (Spontaneous decision)
- 6. My sister is going to become a doctor. (Planned future)
- 7. I think I will read a book in the evening. (Prediction/Spontaneous decision)
- 8. We are playing tennis this Saturday. (Fixed arrangement)
- 9. They are going sightseeing because they want to see all the famous places. (Arrangement/Intent)
- 10. It's cold so I will wear a warm coat. (Spontaneous decision)
Answers:
- 1. am going
- 2. are meeting
- 3. will buy
- 4. is going to rain
- 5. will watch
- 6. is going to become
- 7. will read
- 8. are playing
- 9. are going
- 10. will wear