1B GRAMMAR future forms: present continuous, be going to

Complete the sentences using the verb in brackets + will, shall, or going to, or use the verb in the present continuous. Write the answers in the column on the right and use contractions where possible. Sometimes two answers are possible. 1 A I can hardly lift this suitcase. B Wait. I you with it! (help) ’ll help 2 We a party next Friday. Can you come? (have) 3 I’ve decided that I a new job. (look for) 4 A Do you want to come to Dave’s on Thursday? B I can’t. I dinner with Sam. (have) 5 My sister’s having a baby, so I an aunt in a couple of weeks. (be) 6 That little boy’s cycling too fast. He off. (fall) 7 A Can I tell you a secret? B Of course. I anyone. (not tell) 8 A What time is their flight arriving? B I’m not sure. I online. (check) 9 Meg didn’t study for the exam, so she doesn’t think she it. (pass) 10 Did I tell you that we skiing in the Alps next week? (go) 11 A Is the air conditioning on? I’m freezing. B Yes, I think so. it off? (turn) 12 Let’s meet outside the theatre at 7.00. Promise me that you late! (not be) 13 A Your girlfriend’s really nice. B Yes, she is. I her to my parents next week. (introduce) 14 Sorry, but I can’t help you now. I shopping. (go) 15 Do you think you in this town all your life? (live)

Test your memory. Cover the column on the right and look at the sentences. Read the sentences aloud with the verbs in the correct form.