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All A1 questions for “Will and Shall: Future - A1 Grammar”, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Try the interactive exercises above, then check your answers here.
1. I think it _____ be a great party. Everyone is so excited about it.
Answer: will
Will for predictions: I think + will + base verb.
2. A: The bags look very heavy. B: Don't worry, I _____ them for you.
Answer: 'll carry
I'll + base verb for an offer made at the moment of speaking.
3. She _____ be at the meeting tomorrow. She has a doctor's appointment.
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Answer: won't
Won't + base verb for a negative prediction or future fact.
4. _____ we get a pizza tonight? I don't feel like cooking.
Answer: Shall
Shall we + base verb for a suggestion to do something together.
5. I promise I _____ tell anyone your secret. You can trust me.
Answer: won't
Won't + base verb for a promise not to do something.
6. A: We have no coffee left. B: I _____ some on my way home.
Answer: 'll buy
I'll + base verb for an instant decision made at the moment of speaking.
7. _____ you be home for dinner tonight? I want to cook something special.
Answer: Will
Will + subject + base verb for a yes/no question about the future.
8. I don't think the weather _____ be very nice this weekend. It looks cloudy.
Answer: will
I don't think + will for a negative prediction. We say 'I don't think it will' not 'I think it won't'.
9. _____ open the window? It is quite hot in here.
Answer: Shall I
Shall I + base verb to offer to do something for someone.
10. A: _____ she come to the event? B: Yes, she will. She already bought her ticket.
Answer: Will
Will + subject + base verb for a yes/no question. Short answer: Yes, she will.
11. I'm sure you _____ really well in the interview. You are so well prepared.
Answer: 'll do
I'm sure + 'll + base verb for a positive prediction or encouragement.
1. It looks very cold outside. I think I ___ take my coat.
Answer: 'll
I think + 'll (will) for a prediction or instant decision.
2. ___ we go for a walk after lunch? The sun is finally out.
Answer: Shall
Shall we + base verb for a suggestion to do something together.
3. I ___ be late tonight. Don't wait for me for dinner.
Answer: 'll
I'll + base verb to inform someone about a future situation.
4. A: Will they finish the project on time? B: No, they ___. They need two more weeks.
Answer: won't
Short negative answer to 'Will they...?' is 'No, they won't.'
5. ___ I help you with those bags? They look really heavy.
Answer: Shall
Shall I + base verb to offer to do something for someone.
6. I hope it ___ rain during our picnic. I've been planning it for weeks.
Answer: won't
I hope + won't for a hope that something will NOT happen.
7. She ___ loves your present. She has been looking for one like that for ages.
Answer: 'll
'll (will) + base verb for a confident prediction: she'll love it.
8. I promise I ___ forget your birthday this year. I have it in my calendar.
Answer: won't
Won't + base verb for a promise not to do something.
9. What time ___ the film start?
Answer: will
Wh-question about the future: What time + will + subject + base verb?
10. Perhaps I ___ call her later and explain. What do you think?
Answer: 'll
Perhaps + I'll for a tentative future plan or idea.
1. It is Friday afternoon and Sam and his colleague Priya are talking about the weekend. Sam: _____ we do something together this weekend? I have no plans yet. Priya: That sounds great! I think the weather _____ be nice on Saturday. We could go to the park. Sam: Perfect. I _____ bring some sandwiches. Priya: And I _____ get some drinks. Sam: My brother might come too. Priya: Oh, _____ he want to join us for the whole day? Sam: I am not sure. I don't think he _____ stay all day, but he _____ probably come for lunch. Priya: That is fine. _____ I book a table at that outdoor cafe by the lake just in case? Sam: Good idea. I hope it _____ be too busy at the weekend. Priya: I'm sure it _____ be fine. I _____ forget to book it. I _____ do it right now. Sam: Great. I can't wait!
Answer: Shall, 'll, 'll, 'll, will, 'll, 'll, Shall, won't, 'll, won't, 'll
Will/'ll for predictions, promises, offers, and instant decisions. Won't for negatives. Shall we/shall I for suggestions and offers.
1. think / I / be / will / it / fine
Answer: I think it will be fine.
I think + will for a prediction.
2. tonight / she / won't / late / be
Answer: She won't be late tonight.
Won't + base verb for a negative future statement.
3. shall / go / we / cinema / the / to / ?
Answer: Shall we go to the cinema?
Shall we + base verb for a suggestion.
4. you / will / be / there / ?
Answer: Will you be there?
Will + subject + base verb for a yes/no question.
5. carry / I / that / shall / for / you / ?
Answer: Shall I carry that for you?
Shall I + base verb to offer to do something for someone.
6. tell / promise / I / anyone / won't / I
Answer: I promise I won't tell anyone.
Won't + base verb for a promise not to do something.
7. when / the / will / arrive / train / ?
Answer: When will the train arrive?
Wh-question about the future: When + will + subject + base verb?
8. I / think / don't / come / they / will
Answer: I don't think they will come.
I don't think + will for a negative prediction. We put 'don't' on the reporting verb, not on 'will'.
9. sure / you / 'll / I'm / love / it
Answer: I'm sure you'll love it.
I'm sure + 'll for a confident positive prediction.
10. answer / I / door / 'll / the
Answer: I'll answer the door.
I'll + base verb for an instant decision or offer.
1. You are an English conversation tutor doing a structured speaking drill with an A1 student. The grammar focus is: (1) will/'ll + base verb for predictions, instant decisions, offers, and promises, (2) won't + base verb for negative futures and promises not to do something, (3) Shall I...? for offers, (4) Shall we...? for suggestions, (5) common expressions: I think, I don't think, I hope, I'm sure, perhaps + will. STRUCTURE: Ask exactly 6 questions, one at a time. Wait for the student's full answer before continuing. QUESTIONS TO ASK (in this order): 1. 'Tell me three predictions about your life in ten years. Use I think I will or I don't think I will.' (target: I think I will live abroad. I don't think I'll have a big house. I think I'll change jobs.) 2. 'I am going to describe a situation. You decide what to do and tell me using I'll. Situation: Your friend is carrying lots of heavy boxes.' (target: I'll help you. / I'll carry some boxes for you.) 3. 'Make me three promises using I will or I won't. They can be funny or serious.' (target: I won't be late next time. I'll study more. I will call my parents more often.) 4. 'I will say a situation. Respond with Shall I or Shall we. Ready? The room is very hot. Your friend looks bored. You and I have nothing to do this evening.' (target: Shall I open the window? Shall we do something fun? Shall we go for a walk?) 5. 'Make two predictions about the weather this week and two about news or events in the world. Use I think or I hope.' (target: I think it will rain tomorrow. I hope it won't be too cold. I think there will be more news about...) 6. 'Now ask ME a will question about my plans for the weekend.' (target: Will you go out this weekend? What will you do? Will you stay at home?) FEEDBACK RULES: - If the student adds -s to the base verb after will (e.g. 'she will comes'), recast naturally: 'She will come! That is great.' - If the student says 'willn't' instead of 'won't', recast: 'She won't be there! That is too bad.' - If the student uses 'do' before will in a question (e.g. 'Do you will go?'), recast: 'Will you go? Great question!' - If the student uses 'to' after shall (e.g. 'Shall we to go?'), recast: 'Shall we go? I like that idea.' - Do NOT explain the grammar rule. Only model the correct form in your reply. - After all 6 questions, give one warm sentence of feedback and say goodbye.
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