Future Continuous

Definition

The Future Continuous Tense describes actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. It shows that an action will continue for a period of time in the future.

Formula: Subject + will be + Verb (base form + ing) + Object
Tip: Use this tense to talk about actions that will be happening at a certain future time, or when describing planned future activities.
Uses of Future Continuous Tense
# Use Description Examples
1 Ongoing actions in the future To express an action that will be in progress at a specific future time. I will be studying at 8 p.m.
They will be sleeping when we arrive.
2 Planned future activities To talk about something that is already decided or arranged for the future. We will be traveling to Paris next month.
She will be working late tonight.
3 Polite inquiries Used for polite questions about someone’s future plans. Will you be joining us for dinner?
Will they be coming tomorrow?
Sentence Structures

Positive Structure

Subject + will be + Verb (ing form) + Object

1) She will be studying English.
2) I will be playing football.
3) They will be watching a movie.

Negative Structure

Subject + will not (won’t) be + Verb (ing form) + Object

1) She won’t be studying English.
2) I won’t be playing football.
3) They won’t be watching a movie.

Interrogative Structure

Will + Subject + be + Verb (ing form) + Object?

1) Will she be studying English?
2) Will you be playing football?
3) Will they be watching a movie?

Negative Interrogative Structure

Won’t + Subject + be + Verb (ing form) + Object?

1) Won’t she be studying English?
2) Won’t you be playing football?
3) Won’t they be watching a movie?

Common Signal Words

Here are some signal words that commonly appear with the Future Continuous Tense:

  • at this time tomorrow
  • next week / next month
  • soon
  • in the evening
  • while
Examples in Context
  • 1) I will be studying for my test at this time tomorrow. (Positive)
  • 2) She won’t be watching TV in the evening. (Negative)
  • 3) Will you be attending the meeting tomorrow? (Interrogative)
  • 4) Won’t he be working at 10 a.m.? (Negative Interrogative)
  • 5) They will be playing cricket next weekend. (Positive)
  • 6) I won’t be traveling next month. (Negative)
  • 7) Will she be cooking dinner at 8 p.m.? (Interrogative)
  • 8) Won’t we be staying at the hotel tomorrow? (Negative Interrogative)
  • 9) We will be meeting the manager next week. (Positive)
  • 10) He won’t be working tomorrow morning. (Negative)
  • 11) Will you be studying in the evening? (Interrogative)
  • 12) Won’t they be coming next Friday? (Negative Interrogative)
  • 13) She will be reading a book at this time tomorrow. (Positive)
  • 14) I won’t be joining the event next Sunday. (Negative)
  • 15) Will it be raining tomorrow evening? (Interrogative)
Future Continuous Worksheet

Future Continuous Worksheet

Fill in the blanks (10 marks)

Use the correct form of Future Continuous.
1. She ______ (study) at 6 PM tomorrow.
2. They ______ (play) football at this time next week.
3. I ______ (watch) TV at 8 PM.
4. He ______ (work) on his project tomorrow afternoon.
5. We ______ (learn) English at 5 PM.
6. She ______ (cook) dinner at 7 PM.
7. It ______ (rain) in the evening.
8. They ______ (travel) during the trip.
9. I ______ (practice) speaking at 3 PM.
10. He ______ (read) a book tomorrow.

True / False (6 marks)

Decide True or False.
11. Future Continuous shows actions happening at a specific future time.
12. It uses will + be + verb-ing.
13. It describes actions happening now.
14. It can describe temporary future situations.
15. Questions start with ‘Will’.
16. Negative forms use ‘not’.

Sentence Transformation (10 marks)

Transform as instructed.
17. She will be studying at 6 PM. →Negative _________
18. They will be playing cricket. →Interrogative _________
19. He will be working here. →Negative _________
20. I will be learning English. →Interrogative _________
21. We will be preparing dinner. →Negative _________
22. She will be reading a book. →Interrogative _________
23. They will be practicing daily. →Negative _________
24. He will be driving at noon. →Interrogative _________
25. I will be exercising. →Negative _________
26. We will be waiting here. →Interrogative _________

Sentence Correction (4 marks)

Correct the sentences.
27. She will be study at 6 PM.
28. He will be works tomorrow.
29. They will be playing tomorrow afternoon.
30. I will be watch TV at 8 PM.