Future Continuous Tense is used to express the future actions which will continue for some time. Such sentences use the base form of the verb i.e. present participle or ing form.
Go through the following example sentences –
Note- ‘Shall’ can be used in place of ‘will’ with ‘I’ and ‘we’
All the above sentences talk about the future events and are expressed in present form i.e. by using the present participle form of the verb.
Like all other tenses Future Continuous Tense can also be expressed as Negative as well as Interrogative sentences as given below.
Examples of Negative Future Continuous Tense-
The above sentences are negative transformations of the affirmative sentences written above them.
Examples of Interrogative sentences in Future Continuous Tense-
Below we will go through in details of all the three sentence forms of Future Continuous Tense with examples, Structure/Formula and exercises.
Structure/Formula for Positive Sentences in Future Continuous Tense
The Structure/Formula for Positive sentences in Future Continuous Tense is-
Rules for Positive Sentences in Future Continuous Tense
‘Shall be’ may be used instead of ‘will be’ when the subject is ‘I’ or ‘we’. Though, even the use of ‘will be’ is perfectly all right. ‘Shall be’ resembles a more formal conversation. Present Participle form of verb is used i.e. the base form +ing or the ‘ing’ form like- walking, talking, writing, singing etc. Below given are few examples of ‘Positive Future Continuous Tense’ sentences-
The above sentences are affirmative describing future events.
Interesting to note that the Positive sentences may be converted directly into interrogative sentences by simply inter-changing the subject (I, he, she, we etc) with ‘will’ like shown in the examples below (given only for understanding and the Interrogative sentences will be covered separately)-
Fill in the Blank Exercises/Worksheets/Activities on ‘Positive Future Progressive Tense’ Sentences:
Complete the below sentences by filling in with appropriate verb forms or auxiliary verbs wherever needed. For your reference you can recollect the examples and the formula given above. Verify your progress with the answers provided at the end of the exercise. Take the help of verb hint wherever provided.
1) I __________ be reading a newspaper.
2) She ___________ teaching the kids for exams.
3) He will ___________ playing basketball for our college.
4) You will be _____________ the exams tomorrow. (write)
5) The sun will be _____________ even after centuries. (shine)
6) I ___________ cycling to my office tomorrow.
7) The fruits of hard work _________ be more _________ tomorrow. (reward)
8) They ____________ going on a picnic this weekend.
9) Happiness ___________ coming to you; only when you look for it inside.
10) God will be ____________ his blessings if you make an effort. (shower)
11) He __________ leaving for a board meeting in two hours from now.
12) We ___________ be ______________ old currency from tomorrow. (reject)
13) Kids ___________ be going to their grandparent’s house this summer.
14) She ___________ coming to college from tomorrow.
15) He will be _______________ to New York. (go)
16) She ___________ calling you in the evening.
17) They __________ be politely _________ the warden for better food. (request)
18) The kid ____________ going to school by bus.
19) I ____________ singing a song.
20) He ___________ informing you about the schedule.
Answers- 1)will be, 2)will be, 3)be, 4)writing, 5)shining, 6)will be, 7)will, rewarding, 8)will be, 9)will be, 10)showering, 11)will be, 12)will, rejecting, 13)will, 14)will be, 15)going, 16)will be, 17)will, requesting, 18)will be, 19)will be, 20)will be
MCQs Exercises/Worksheet/Activities on ‘Positive Future Progressive Tense’ Sentences:
Choose the proper words from the choices given so as to make a positive sentence in Future Progressive Form. Cross check your answers with those provided at the end of the exercise.
1) She _________ be driving alone.
2) He ____________ going to New Jersey tomorrow.
3) They will be ____________ your name soon.
4) We __________ be ___________ on a long vacation next year.
5) They __________ allowing kids to wear formals during winter.
6) I will be ___________ a newspaper article.
7) The manufacturer _________ be ____________ all the faulty products.
8) They ___________ be playing cricket on Sunday.
9) They will be ______________ to a new house next year.
10) The Government ___________ looking after the people displaced by flood.
11) They will be ____________ early tomorrow.
12) We _________ waiting for you there.
13) They will be ______________ you to be on time.
14) She ___________ running faster than before.
15) They will be ____________ the electricity bill from next year.
16) You ____________ going to meet him tomorrow.
17) They will be __________ a new car this festival.
18) He __________ recommending your name for the promotion.
19) They will be ___________ the release of water from dam.
20) Teachers ___________ observing the kids on ground.
Answers- 1)c, 2)a, 3)b, 4)c, 5)b, 6)a, 7)c, 8)b, 9)c, 10)a, 11)b, 12)c, 13)a, 14)c, 15)b, 16)c, 17)b, 18)a, 19)c, 20)b
True or False Exercises/Worksheets/Activities on Positive Future Progressive Tense Sentences:
Determine whether the following sentences are true or false i.e. they represent Positive Future Progressive sentences or not. Also, check the corrections provided at the end of the exercise-
1) He will not be donating to the charity.
2) She will be waiting for you.
3) They will never be going to the party.
4) We will be leaving for Manhattan tomorrow.
5) You will be gone to your college tomorrow.
6) They will speaking together.
7) He will be writing a letter.
8) Teacher will be make an announcement.
9) They will be paying all their dues.
10) She will be see her doctor today.
11) We will be going to the market.
12) They will be fill the tank on demand.
13) You will be needing a scissor.
14) They would be coming tomorrow.
15) She will be driving alone.
Answers- 1)False, 2)True, 3)False, 4)True, 5)False, 6)False, 7)True, 8)False, 9)True, 10)False, 11)True, 12)False, 13)True, 14)False, 15)True
Crosscheck your answers with the corrected sentences provided below:
1) He will be donating to the charity.
3) They will be going to the party.
5) You will be going to your college tomorrow.
6) They will be speaking together.
8) Teacher will be making an announcement.
10) She will be seeing her doctor today.
12) They will be filling the tank on demand.
14) They will be coming tomorrow.
Structure/Formula for Negative Sentences in Future Continuous Tense Sentences
Structure/Formula for ‘Negative Future Continuous Tense’ sentences is –
Rules for Negative Sentences in Future Continuous Tense Sentences
The only exception of Negative Sentences from Positive sentences is that the latter use ‘will not be’ as auxiliary verb instead of ‘will be’. The main verb form remains the same that is Present Participle form. Below given are some examples of ‘Negative Future Continuous’ sentences-
The above sentences negate their positive forms i.e. I will be travelling by road etc; and take the form of the ‘Negative Sentences’ in Future Continuous Tense.
There are two more interesting changes that can be done to the above Negative sentences; without changing the Future Continuous Tense but by transforming them into Negative-Interrogative sentences. The methods are described below.
1) By Adding Question Words- ‘Why’ and ‘How’ or ‘When’.
Consider the same examples given above for Negative sentences. Prefix the sentences with suitable Question words like- ‘Why’ and ‘How’; as given below-
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
The sentences are Negative which are induced with interrogation by inserting Question words in the beginning; thereby, making the sentences ‘Negative + Interrogative’ expressed in Future Continuous form.
2) By Interchanging the Places of Subject with the Auxiliary Verbs- will/shall.
Negative sentences written in Future Continuous form can be easily transformed into Negative-Interrogative sentences by inter-changing the subject with ‘will’. For example consider the below negative sentences and their Negative-Interrogative transformations written below them-
Practice forming many negative sentences and transforming them into Negative Interrogative sentences by using the above methods.
Fill in the Blanks Exercises/Worksheet/Activities on Negative Future Progressive Sentences:
Complete the following Negative Future Progressive sentences by filling in with proper verb forms and auxiliary verb. Cross check your progress with the answers provided at the end of the exercise. Take the help of the verb hints wherever provided:
1) She _________ not be calling your name.
2) He will ___________ be going with you.
3) They will not ________ expecting you soon.
4) You _______________ leaving office early tomorrow.
5) Banks will not be _____________ any old currency from tomorrow. (accept)
6) We ___________ going to the party.
7) Teachers _________ be _____________ the syllabus at this speed. (complete)
8) They ___________ meeting you.
9) We ____________ travelling to New York this year.
10) Weather ___________ hazy for all day.
11) I will not be ___________cricket today. (play)
12) She __________ not be going to office.
13) Kids will ___________ be ___________ in night. (play)
14) People _______________ waiting for the speech to end.
15) They will not be ______________ on a bike. (ride)
16) She _________ not be _____________ my clothes. (wash)
17) Employees ____________ working on a gazetted holidays.
18) You will not be _____________ a movie. (watch)
19) People ____________ be looking at you.
20) They _________ not be needing you for the project.
Answers- 1)will, 2)not, 3)be, 4)will not be, 5)accepting, 6)will not be, 7)will not, completing, 8)will not be, 9)will not be, 10)will not be, 11)playing, 12)will, 13)not, playing, 14)will not be, 15)riding, 16)will, washing, 17)will not be, 18)watching, 19)will not be, 20)will
MCQ Exercises/Worksheet/Activities on Negative Future Progressive Sentences:
Complete the below Negative Future Progressive Sentences by choosing the appropriate verb forms, auxiliary verbs and others from the choices given below. Cross check you progress with the answers given at the end of the exercise.
1) I _____________ singing this time.
2) She ________ be calling you on phone.
3) They will not be ___________ to your queries.
4) You will not be _____________ for her.
5) We will ___________ be going to the super market.
6) She ___________ be watching a movie.
7) He will not be ____________ my room.
8) They _________ not be getting proper response.
9) They will ___________ be buying a new car.
10) He will not be ____________ you to the doctor.
11) They ____________ expecting you soon.
12) She __________ climbing the stairs.
13) We will not be _____________ without you.
14) Company ____________ recalling the product.
15) She will not be ___________ to the college tomorrow.
16) They will not be _____________ before next year.
17) I will not __________ eating dinner today.
18) They will not be _______________ on strike.
19) Shops ______________ selling today.
20) You _____________ be getting a raise.
Answers- 1)c, 2)b, 3)a, 4)b, 5)a, 6)b, 7)c, 8)b, 9)c, 10)b, 11)a, 12)b, 13)c, 14)c, 15)a, 16)b, 17)c, 18)b, 19)a, 20)c
True or False Exercises/Worksheets/Activities on Negative Future Progressive Tense Sentences:
Determine whether the following sentences are true or false i.e. they represent Negative Future Progressive sentences or not. Also, check the corrections provided at the end of the exercise.
1) I will not be going to college tomorrow.
2) She not be calling you soon.
3) You will never be leaving alone.
4) They will not be coming to your house.
5) He will never cook the dinner.
6) She will not be going to the store.
7) We will not be watch TV today.
8) He will not be playing football tomorrow.
9) They will not be call you .
10) They will not be waiting for you.
11) He will not be leave with you.
12) They will not be giving you their car.
13) It will be working for long hours.
14) She will not be swimming this year.
15) Kids should not be playing in the night.
Answers- 1)True, 2)False, 3)False, 4)True, 5)False, 6)True, 7)False, 8)True, 9)False, 10)True, 11)False, 12)True, 13)False, 14)True, 15)False
Crosscheck your answers with the corrected sentences given below:
2) She will not be calling you soon.
3) You will not be leaving alone.
5) He will not be cooking the dinner.
7) We will not be watching TV today.
9) They will not be calling you.
11) He will not be leaving with you.
13) It will not be working for long hours.
15) Kids will not be playing in the night.
Structure/Formula for Interrogative Sentences in Future Continuous Tense
Structure/Formula for Interrogative Sentences in Future Continuous Tense is –
Rules for Interrogative Sentences in Future Continuous Tense
Interrogative sentences should begin with will/shall followed by the subject and then by ‘be’ as shown in the formula above. Remember that both ‘will and shall’ may be used if the subjects are ‘I’ or ‘We’. Present Participle form of verb is used i.e. base or first form + ing.
Go through the below sentences as examples of ‘Interrogative Future Continuous Tense’ sentences-
The above sentences are Interrogative in nature and are expressed in Future Progressive Form. Try forming new Interrogative sentences in Future Progressive form.
Question words (why/when/how) if needed may be prefixed to the above Interrogative sentences without changing any of their properties; as shown below-
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
Or
The sentences have retained their Interrogative and Future Continuous Tense properties when beginning with question words- why/when/how, with the only exception that prefixing with question words demand an explanation rather than simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
The above Interrogative sentences can be induced with negative property by inserting ‘not’ between the ‘subject’ and ‘be’ or sometimes immediately following the auxiliary verb ‘will/shall’ as shown in the examples below-
Or
Fill in the Blanks Exercises/Worksheet/Activities on Interrogative Future Progressive Sentences:
Complete the following sentences by using proper verb forms or auxiliary verbs so as to make an Interrogative Sentence in Future Continuous Form. Crosscheck your progress with the answers provided at the end. Take the help of the verb hints wherever provided.
1) __________ he be calling her?
2) Will she ___________ donating to the charity?
3) ____________ they be moving into their new home?
4) Will he be ________________ alone to the office? (go)
5) Will she be ___________ her purse back? (get)
6) __________ they be going to the grocery store?
7) Will he be _______________ to college tomorrow? (go)
8) Will you ______________ swimming tomorrow?
9) ____________ the children be playing today?
10) Will the kites be ______________ today? (fly)
11) Will he __________ taking me home?
12) ___________ she be _______________ the dishes? (do)
13) Will he be _______________ the invitation? (accept)
14) ___________ the kids be ___________ attentively? (listen)
15) Will the lights be ____________ bright? (shine)
16) __________ you be buying a new car?
17) Will he __________ accepting his mistake?
18) _________ she be recalling what she said?
19) Will the car be ____________ so far? (go)
20) ___________ the bus be __________ to Bangalore? (go)
Answers- 1)will, 2)be, 3)will, 4)going, 5)getting, 6)will, 7)going, 8)be, 9)will, 10)flying, 11)be, 12)will, doing , 13)accepting, 14)will, listening, 15)shining, 16)will, 17)be, 18)will, 19)going, 20)will, going
MCQs Exercises/Worksheet/Activities on Interrogative Future Progressive Sentences:
Complete the below Interrogative Future Progressive Sentences by choosing the appropriate verb forms, auxiliary verbs and others from the choices given below. Cross check you progress with the answers given at the end of the exercise.
1) ____________ he be listening to the lecturer?
2) Will she __________ cooking dinner today?
3) Will they be _____________ on a tour?
4) Will he be _____________ honestly?
5) __________ they ___________ meeting you?
6) __________ they be judging me?
7) __________ the kids be ___________ today?
8) Will you __________ singing in the program?
9) Will you be ______________ his invitation?
10) _________ she be waiting for you?
11) Will they be ____________ you to the office.
12) Will he _________ helping you in need?
13) _________ they be __________ enough time to write the paper?
14) Will they be ___________ you?
15) Will you be ____________ the doctor?
16) __________ he be ____________ your cell phone?
17) Will they be _____________ you for leave?
18) _________ we be celebrating his birthday?
19) Will we be ______________ a guide?
20) _________ she be writing the letter?
Answers- 1)a, 2)c, 3)b, 4)c, 5)a, 6)b, 7)a, 8)c, 9)b, 10)a, 11)a, 12)c, 13)b, 14)c, 15)a, 16)b, 17)c, 18)a, 19)b, 20)a
True or False Exercises/Worksheets/Activities on Interrogative Future Progressive Tense Sentences:
Determine whether the following sentences are true or false i.e. they represent Interrogative Future Progressive sentences or not. Also, check the corrections provided at the end of the exercise-
1) Will he resign from the job?
2) Will she be waiting for you?
3) Will they be request you to leave?
4) Will you be watching cricket on TV?
5) Shall I be distributing food to the needy?
6) Will they go to the party?
7) Will he be dancing in the party?
8) Will he recognizing you when he see you?
9) Will they be playing in the tournament?
10) Will the kids pay attention in the class?
11) Will the train be arriving on time?
12) Will we reach on time?
13) Will they be leaving early?
14) Will he be driven your car?
15) Will she be getting her books back?
Answers- 1)False, 2)True, 3)False, 4)True, 5)True, 6)False, 7)True, 8)False, 9)True, 10)False, 11)True, 12)False,13)True, 14)False, 15)True
Crosscheck your answers with the corrected sentences given below:
1) Will he be resigning from the job?
3) Will they be requesting you to leave?
6) Will they be going to the party?
8) Will he be recognizing you when he sees you?
10) Will the kids be paying attention in the class?
12) Will/Shall we be reaching on time?
14) Will he be driving your car?
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