Exercises · Future tenses
Type the correct future form of the verb in brackets. Contractions (I’ll, we’re) and full forms (I will, we are) are both accepted.
Need a refresher? Review the rules for spontaneous decisions, future plans, promises and offers, predictions and ‘when’ and ‘as long as’ in our Verb Tenses in Business guide.
‘will’ for decisions you make at the moment of speaking.
Rules: 2.1 Spontaneous decisions
1“The projector isn’t working.” “Don’t worry, I (get) another one.”
2“We’re out of printer paper.” “I (order) some more right away.”
3“The client is on line two.” “Thanks, I (take) it in my office.”
4The trains are on strike tomorrow, so I think I (work) from home.
5“Nobody has volunteered to lead the project?” “Fine, I (do) it.”
Present simple, present continuous, ‘going to’ and ‘will’ for plans that are more or less fixed.
Rules: 2.2 Future plans
1According to the programme, the conference (begin) at 9am.
2I (meet) the investors on Thursday – it’s all arranged.
3We (hire) two new developers next year, but we haven’t advertised the jobs yet.
4Sorry, I can’t make 2pm. I (have) a conference call then.
5Our flight (leave) at 6.15, so let’s meet at the airport at 4.30.
‘will’ for offers and promises – and the more assertive alternatives.
Rules: 2.3 Promises and offers
1I (email) you the minutes this afternoon.
2Don’t worry about the presentation – we (not let) you down.
3Leave the invoices with me and I (check) them before Friday.
4Great results, team! I (take) you all out for lunch on Friday – I’ve booked a table.
5We (prepare) a full proposal for you – we decided that yesterday.
‘will’ for opinions, ‘going to’ for predictions based on evidence.
Rules: 2.4 Predictions
1Look at the order book – next quarter (be) our busiest ever.
2I think the board (like) the new strategy.
3Sales are falling every week. We (lose) money this year.
4In my opinion, remote work (become) even more common.
5Hopefully, there (be) enough time to answer everyone’s questions.
Present simple (and present perfect) after when, until, as soon as and as long as.
Rules: 2.5 Future with ‘when’ and ‘as long as’
1I’ll let you know as soon as I (hear) from the client.
2We won’t launch until the testing (be) complete.
3As long as we (stay) within budget, the board will approve it.
4I’ll send you my comments when I (read) the whole report.
5I don’t know if they (accept) our offer.
All five topics together – the closest thing to a real meeting.
Rules: all future tenses lessons
1The training session (start) at 10, so please arrive by 9.45.
2“Someone is waiting for you at reception.” “Thanks, I (go) down now.”
3We (move) to a new office in March – the contract is signed.
4Before you (leave) tonight, please update the project tracker.
5Judging by the early numbers, the campaign (be) a success.
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