With these future simple exercises, you will become familiar with how to talk about something you will do but have not planned yet, invite someone, and make predictions about the future. You can check your answers after you have completed each assignment. You can also download a pdf worksheet for free.
1. Exercise 1: talking about spontaneous decisions
Complete each sentence with the future simple tense of the verb in brackets.
1. A. It’s too dark here. B. I (open) the window.
2. A. Your brother is sick. B. I didn’t know that. I (call) him.
3. A. Have you made a plan for the summer yet? B. I haven’t decided yet. Maybe I (go) to Paris.
4. I’ve just heard that my mother is not feeling well. I (attend/not) the meeting tomorrow.
5. I (tolerate/not) any mistakes.
6. A. Did you close the door? B. I’m not sure. I (check out/it).
7. A. Your brother is outside. B. OK, I (open) the gate.
8. Who (marry/she)?
9. A. Oh sorry! I broke your bike! B. Don’t worry. I (get) it repaired.
10. A. Can you take care of my dog while I’m away? B. Sure, I (do) that.
2. Exercise 2: requests and invitations
Use the the future simple form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. (marry/you) me?
2. (join/you) us for a cup of coffee?
3. (be/you) quiet, please?
4. You’ll help me, (will / not / you), George?
5. When you’ve finished your homework, (turn off/you) the light?
6. (follow/you) me, please?
7. (close/you) your eyes?
8. (stop/you) complaining, please?
9. (take care/you) of my cat while I’m away?
10. (stop/you) drinking, please?
3. Exercise 3: predictions and inevitable future facts
Fill in the blanks using the future simple form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Who (marry/she)?
2. If I fall in love with you, (break/you) my heart?
3. If I stop drinking, (be/you) my valentine?
4. I (be) 18 years old on Sunday.
5. His term (end) next year.
6. Our contract (expire) soon.
7. My son (graduate) next month.
8. The sun (die) in 7.5 billion years.
9. What (happen) at the end of time?
10. Who (be) the next pope?
4. Future simple worksheet
In this worksheet, you will complete 18 sentences using the future simple form of the words in brackets. Click the toggle arrow below to check your answers.
5. Answers to the worksheet
1. Will you join us for dinner tonight?
2. Which advice will you follow?
3. Will she love me?
4. What will the future be like without her?
5. There’s somebody outside. I’ll open the gate.
6. I’m tired of waiting here. I’ll go home.
7. A. Why don’t you sell your old cars? B. I’ll think about that.
8. A. Where is Henry? B. He is in London. He will be back on Sunday.
9. A. When you have finished watching TV, will you turn it off, please?
10. What will happen if your wife finds out?
11. Who will love me?
12. My life will never be the same again.
13. How much money will you need?
14. When will you be available?
15. We will cover your expenses.
16. Who will pay for the bill?
17. I will investigate the case myself.
18. If he doesn’t change, I'll fire him.
If you didn’t get things right, take a moment to review these future simple tense examples and rules to strengthen your understanding.