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Mastering the Future Continuous Tense

This worksheet helps Grade 12 students understand and apply the future continuous tense in various contexts, enhancing their grammatical accuracy and writing fluidity.

Grade 12 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsParts of SpeechVerbsVerb TensesFuture Continuous Tense
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.1

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ELAGrammarVerb TensesFuture ContinuousGrade 12
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Mastering the Future Continuous Tense

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Read each instruction carefully and complete the exercises below. Pay close attention to the correct formation and usage of the future continuous tense.

The Future Continuous Tense (also known as the future progressive tense) describes actions that will be ongoing at a specific point in the future. It is formed with 'will be' + the present participle (verb + -ing).

Example: At 8 PM tonight, I will be studying for my exam.

Complete the sentences using the future continuous form of the verb in parentheses.

1. This time next week, we   (travel) to Paris.

2. At 7 o'clock tomorrow, she   (eat) dinner.

3. They   (work) on their project all weekend.

4. By midnight, I   (sleep) soundly.

5. He   (not/attend) the meeting this afternoon.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the future continuous tense.

1. Which sentence uses the future continuous tense correctly?

a

I will finish my homework by 9 PM.

b

I will be finishing my homework at 9 PM.

c

I finish my homework at 9 PM.

d

I am finishing my homework at 9 PM.

2. Which of the following best describes an action in the future continuous tense?

a

An action completed before a future point.

b

An action that is happening now.

c

An action that will be in progress at a future time.

d

A habitual action in the future.

Rewrite the following sentences, changing the verb into the future continuous tense. Ensure you also include a specific future time expression.

1. I will read a book.

2. They will play soccer.

3. She will cook dinner.

Indicate whether the following statements about the future continuous tense are True or False.

1. The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be completed by a certain time in the future.

T

True

F

False

2. 'Will be going' is an example of a verb in the future continuous tense.

T

True

F

False

Imagine it is December 31st, 2024. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing what you will be doing at various points tomorrow, January 1st, 2025. Use at least five examples of the future continuous tense.

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