Future Simple v Be Going To
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the most appropriate future forms -- future simple or be going to.
A: Where are you taking those cans?
B: I ...... (throw) them away.
A: Why are you putting on your coat?
B: I ...... (buy) myself something for lunch now.
A: There's somebody at the door, I think.
B: I ...... (get) it at once.
A: The phone's been ringing for quite a while. Would somebody pick it up please?
B: No problem, I ...... (do) it.
A: What are you doing with those wine glasses?
B: I ...... (wash) them clean now.
We've decided to buy a new fridge. My wife and I ...... (have) a look at some in the shops tomorrow.
Martin has already decided what he wants to do during the summer. He ...... (take) his girlfriend for a tour round the world.
Lucas has made up his mind now. He ...... (sell) his shop and move to Switzerland.
A: Why are you stopping the cab, driver?
B: I ...... (refill) the tank, sir.
My father has made it quite clear to me that if I want to enjoy the summer, I first need to pass all my exams. That means I ...... (work) hard from now on.
A: I think I've spilled some milk on my new trousers, Mom.
B: Don't worry, dear. I ...... (wash) them for you.
A: It's high time your husband did something about the weed in your garden, Mrs Mitchells.
B: Yes, it is indeed. He ...... (cut) the grass in about ten minutes. He's just preparing the lawn mower.
Mrs Raynolds ...... (get) demoted. She's never taken her new job seriously and the latest mistakes have proven clearly that she's not the right person for the job. The manager made his decision yesterday.
Children, we ...... (write) the final exam on 25 May. Please, do not stay away from school on that day.
A: Would you like anything to drink, Charlie?
B: Yes, I ...... (take) a can of Coke, please.