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Theory Introduction

 

The Future Continuous is formed with the Future Indefinite of the auxiliary verb to be and Participle I (V-ing)of the notional verb. In the first person will is more usual than shall, except in the interrogative.

In the interrogative form the first auxiliary verb is placed before the subject.

In the negative form notis placed after the first auxiliary verb.

Affirmative Interrogative Negative
I shall be working We will   He She It will be working You They I Shall be working? we   he she Will it be working? you they I shall not (shan’t) be working We will not (won’t)   He She will not It be working You (won’t) They

 

The Future Continuous tense is used:

1. to describe an action or event which will be going on at a definite moment in the future.

I’ll be having breakfast at seven o’clock tomorrow.

When you come, he will still be sleeping.

The definite moment is indicated either by a point of time (at 5 o’clock) or by another future action expressed by a verb in the Present Indefinite (when you come, when he arrives).

2. to describe an activity or state that covers the whole of a future time period.

I’ll be watching TV all evening.

3. to describe a future event which will definitely happen and is a part of regular routine.

I’ll be working at home tomorrow. Call me at any time you want.

Compare:

I am meeting him tomorrow. (with a definite time, and for the near future).

I’ll be meeting him tomorrow/next year/some time. (or without a time expression at all for the near or distant future).

4. to express future without intention.

I’ll be seeing him at university. He never misses lectures.

5. Will you be V-ing is used as a polite way of asking about somebody’s plans, especially if you want something or want them to do something.

– Will you be using your bicycle today? If not, could I borrow it for the afternoon?

Notes:

Will future: expresses intention/promise, belief, hope, and willingness Don’t worry. I will see you home tomorrow evening.

 

Future Continuous: indicates future activity or event, but as a rule does not express intention or willingness. I will be passing the post-office on my way home so I can post this letter.

Future Continuous “softens” the effect of will+verb and sounds more polite.

Will you be having dinner at home this evening? I’d like to talk to you.

Will you be using the fax machine for long? I have to send a fax.

Compare: He won’t cut the grass. (means he refuses to cut it) He won’t be cutting the grass. (is a mere statement of fact, giving no information about his feelings). He isn’t cutting the grass. (implies a planned action)

 

Practice

Teaching Models

 

Ex. 1.Read the text paying attention to the Future Continuous tense-form.

Your Horoscope Says …

Strange and wonderful things are going to happen to you next week, and you are suddenly going to become President of a small distant oil-rich country. This time next week you will be sitting in the Palace discussing important problems. But years ago, you treated somebody very badly. You thought they’d forgotten. No. They’ll be looking for revenge this week. But in vain.

At last your talent, beauty, intelligence and human warmth are going to be properly recognized. This time tomorrow you’ll be starting a new career. A tall handsome man wearing a uniform will come into your life. Somebody you have always been strongly attracted to will be sending you an invitation. Be careful in your relationships. In the great supermarket of life, you have to pay for anything you break – including hearts.

Enjoy the excitement while it lasts; in a few weeks everything will be back to normal.

 

Ex. 2. Use the verbs in the correct form.

Model: I’m going on holiday. This time next week I (lie) on a beach or (swim) in the sea. – This time next week I will be lying on a beach or swimming in the sea.

1. Don’t phone me between 7 and 8. We (have) dinner then.

2. At 9 o’clock tomorrow he (be) in his office. He (work).

3. If you see Tim, can you ask him to phone me? – Sure. I (see) him at work, so I’ll tell him then.

4. You (pass) the post office when you’re out? – Probably. Why? – I need some stamps. Could you buy me some?

5. What you (do) this time next week? – I (work). It’ll be Saturday. I always work on Saturdays. – You (work) all day? – I (work) till 5 o’clock.

6. Do you think he still (do) the same job after he (defend) his thesis?

7. If you need to contact Mr Green, he (stay) at the Lion Hotel until next Friday.

8. The children (stay) with their grandparents in the country for the next summer holidays.

9. I (see) him at the club tomorrow – he is usually there when I come.

10. Your stars say that this time tomorrow you (do) something you have never done in your life.

 

Ex. 3. Put the verbs into the Present Continuous or the Future Continuous. It is often the case that either tense is correct. Choose the tense that you think is the most appropriate.

Model: − You (see) Tony at work tomorrow?

– Will you be seeing Tony at work tomorrow? − Yes, I will.

1. A: B: −Where you (go) this summer? −We (go) to the Pyrenees for a couple of weeks in July to do some walking.
2. A: B: −Have you read the notes for the meeting? −No, not yet, but I (sit) on the train for three hours tomorrow, so I can do it then.
3. A: B: −What you (do) tonight? You (come) round to Aida’s with us? −No, I don’t think so. I (see) quite a lot of her at our play rehearsals next week.
4. A: B: −I must collect my new glasses from the optics. −Do you want me to collect them? I (go) past there later on anyway.
5. A: B: −Can you post this letter for me on your way to work? −I’m sorry but I (not to walk) past the post box this morning because Emma (give) me a lift to work. I’ll post it for you later on though.

Self Check

Ex. 4. Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Indefinite or the Future Continuous. Complete any short answers with will or won’t.

1. A: B: A:   B: Would you like to come over for lunch on Saturday? Well unfortunately, I (work) all day Saturday. Oh, it’s a pity. Well, you (have to come) over another day. I (talk) to Andy about it and I (phone) you on Sunday. (you be) in then? Yes, definitely. I (recover) from my week’s work.  
2. A: B:   A: B: You (go) to the meeting tonight? If so, I (give) you a lift there. Oh yes please, that would be helpful. I (play) tennis until 7 o’clock but I (be) back shortly after that. O.K. I (pick you up) at about 7.30. (you, be) ready by then? Yes. Don’t worry. I (wait) for you when you get here.  
3. A: B:     A: B: A:   Do you ever think about what you (do) in ten year’s time? Oh yes, I sometimes imagine that I (do) a very important job and (earn) lots of money and that I (live) in a beautiful big house. But to be honest, I think I still (work) here and I probably (do) the same job. No, you … . You (get) a better job soon, I’m sure you … And so … you. And then we (go) on wonderful foreign holidays and we (learn) to speak foreign languages.

 

Ex. 5.Use the Present Continuous or the Present Indefinite, the Past Continuous or the Past Indefinite, the Future Continuous or the Future Indefinite.

1. I remember the day you got engaged. We (have) tea in the garden when you (come) out of the house and (tell) us about it.

2. I tried to explain the situation to my parents, but they just (not to understand) what I (talk) about.

3. The prisoner (claim) that he (be) innocent, but no one (believe) him.

4. What a lovely necklace! – I know, but unfortunately it (not to belong) to me. I (borrow) it for the party yesterday.

5. Why you (wear) that thin dress? You (freeze) to death in this cold wind if you (not to put on) something warm.

6. Why you (not to dance) at the party? – I (injure) my ankle when I (jog) this morning.

7. While I (admire) the view someone (steal) the bag which (contain) all my traveler’s checks. I (call) the police but they (not to find) anybody yesterday evening.

8. Tea or coffee? I (make) both, so just say which you (prefer). – Tea please. I (not to drink) coffee in the evening.

9. The boy didn’t want to come shopping with his mother because he (watch) football on television.

10. Would you like to come to a film this weekend? – I’d like to, but I’m afraid I (not to have) time. – Why? What you (do)? – Well, my friend (arrive) back from England on Saturday and we (have) a party on Sunday. I (prepare) things all day on Saturday. – I hope everything (go) well for you. – I’m sure it (be) a great day.

11. I’ll know whether you (tell) the truth or not and if you (tell) a lie, I never (believe) you again.

12. I (not to fill) up this form! The questions are impertinent. – If you (not to do), madam, you (not to get) your visa.

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