Select the sentence that tells about the future

Key Notes:-

Introduction

  • What Is the Future Tense?
  • The future tense tells us about actions or events that will happen later, after now.
  • It is used to describe something that is going to happen in the future.

How to Identify Future Tense Sentences:

  • Future Tense Verbs:
  1. Future tense sentences often use the word “will” before the main verb.
  2. Examples:
    • I will play outside.
    • She will read a book.
  • Using “Going to”:
  1. Another way to talk about the future is by using “going to”.
  2. Examples:
    • We are going to visit the zoo.
    • They are going to have a picnic.
  • Clues for Future Tense:
  1. Look for action words (verbs) that talk about something that will happen later.
  2. Time Words: Words like tomorrow, next week, later, soon, or in the future often indicate future tense.
  3. Examples:
    • I will play with my toys tomorrow.
    • She is going to visit her grandma next week.

Examples of Future Tense Sentences:

  • The cat will jump off the table.
  1. (The action “will jump” will happen later.)
  • They will eat dinner together tomorrow.
  1. (The action “will eat” will happen tomorrow.)
  • He is going to paint a picture later.
  1. (The action “is going to paint” will happen later.)

How to Select the Future Tense Sentence:

  • Identify the Verb:
  1. Look for the main action word in the sentence (e.g., will play, will eat, going to jump).
  • Check for Future Tense:
  1. Does the sentence use the words “will” or “going to” before the verb?
  • Look for Time Words:
  1. Words like tomorrow, next week, later, and soon help show that it’s in the future.

Practice Examples:

  • Which Sentence is in the Future Tense?
  1. A. She will read a book. (future)
  2. B. She read a book. (past)
  3. Answer: A. She will read a book. (The action “will read” will happen later.)
  • Which Sentence is in the Future Tense?
  1. A. I am drinking water. (present)
  2. B. I will drink water. (future)
  3. Answer: B. I will drink water. (The action “will drink” will happen later.)
  • Which Sentence is in the Future Tense?
  1. A. He is going to school. (present)
  2. B. He will go to school tomorrow. (future)
  3. Answer: B. He will go to school tomorrow. (The action “will go” will happen tomorrow.)

Conclusion

  • The future tense tells us about actions that will happen later. Look for words like “will” or “going to” and time words such as tomorrow or next week to identify these sentences.

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