Flashcards on English Grammar: Future Tenses
English Grammar: Future Tenses Explained Simply for Students
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English Future Tenses
18 cards
Card 1
Question: Which future tense is used to talk about future events that have been scheduled?
Answer: The present simple is used for future events that have been scheduled.
Card 2
Question: Which form do we use to talk about plans or intentions and to make predictions based on present evidence?
Answer: We use going to for plans or intentions and predictions based on evidence.
Card 3
Question: Which type of verbs do we use when we are not sure about the future and want to express a degree of probability?
Answer: We use modal verbs (e.g., might, could) to express uncertainty or probability about the future.
Card 4
Question: When do we use will in relation to future actions?
Answer: We use will to express beliefs about the future, make offers and promises, and talk about spontaneous decisions.
Card 5
Question: When do we use shall and what functions does it serve?
Answer: Shall is used to make offers and suggestions with I/we and to express formal obligations.
Card 6
Question: Give an example sentence that uses will for a spontaneous promise or offer.
Answer: "Don’t worry, I’ll surely let you know." or "We 'll send you an email."
Card 7
Question: Give two example sentences that illustrate going to for plans and for predictions based on evidence.
Answer: Plans: "They are going to move to Manchester." "I’m going to work all day tomorrow." Prediction from evidence: "Look at those black clouds. I think it
Card 8
Question: Provide two example sentences showing modal verbs expressing probability about future outcomes.
Answer: "I might stay at home tonight or I might go to the cinema." "He hasn't studied much, so he might not pass the exam."
Card 9
Question: Give example questions and statements that use shall for offers, suggestions, or formal rules.
Answer: "Shall I make some lunch?" "What shall we do after we’ve watched the film?" "Guests shall not remove anything from the rooms."
Card 10
Question: Give example sentences that use present simple for future timetabled events.
Answer: "We have a lesson next Monday." "The train arrives at 6.30 in the morning." "The holidays start next week."