Future Tense - Be Going To

EXERCISE 1: Rewrite the sentences using the going to future.

Ex. Peter sees the dentist every year.

Peter is going to see the dentist next year.



1. Jean writes her parents every Thursday.

2. I eat an apple every day.

3. David works every night.

4. I sleep late every Sunday.

5. Nancy and Peter go skiing every weekend.

6. The teacher gives a test every Monday.

7. Nancy reads the newspaper every morning.

8. Peter buys flowers for Nancy every Friday.

Will - Be Going To

Directions: Complete the sentences with will or be going to, as appropriate. Include any words in parentheses.
1. A: Excuse me, waiter! This isn't what I ordered. I ordered a chicken sandwich.
B: Sorry, sir. I__________________take this back and get your sandwich.
A: Thank you.
2. A: Would you like to join Linda and me tomorrow? We _________ visit the natural history museum. B: Sure. I've never been there.
3. A: Where's the mustard?
B: In the refrigerator, on the middle shelf.
A: I've looked there.
B: Okay. I find it for you.
4. A: What's all this paint for? (You) paint your house?
B: No, we paint my mother's house.
5. A: Paul, do you want to go with me to the shopping mall?
B: No thanks. I have some things I have to do today. I wash my car and then clean out the basement.
6. A: Someone needs to take this report to Mr. Day's office right away, but I can't leave my desk.
B: I do it.
A: Thanks.

Directions: Complete the sentences with will or the correct form of be going to, as appropriate. Include any words in parentheses.
1. A: Who'd like to take the VCR back to the visual aids room? Any volunteers?
B: I do it. /
2. A: Why did you buy so many vegetables?
B: I make a large salad for the potluck dinner tonight.
3. A: Why is Carlos wearing a suit and tie? He usually wears jeans to class.
B: He give a speech at the faculty lunch today.
A: Really? What (he) speak about?
B: About university study in his country.
4. A: I wonder what the weather is like in Chicago now. I need to know what kind of clothes to pack for my trip there. B: I don't know, but it just so happens that I have a cousin who lives in Chicago, and I have to call her tonight. I_______________ask her about the weather and tell you what she says.
5. A: Jack, I need a favor.
B: What can I do, Andy?
A: I go to a job interview this afternoon, and I don't have a decent tie to wear.
B: I lend you one of mine.
A: Thanks.
6. A: Are you going out?
B: I go to the grocery store for some fruit, meat, and rice. Can you think of anything else we need? A: How about some chocolate-covered nuts? B: I said "need"!
7. A: Janice, do you want to come with us?
B: I can't. I have to study.
A: Oh, c'mon! You can't study all day and all night.
B: All right, I go with you. I guess I can finish this stuff tomorrow.

8. A: How do you spell "accustomed"?
B: I'm not sure. I look it up for you.
A: Thanks.
B: Here it is. It has two "c’s” but only one "m".