Pregunta 1 · D3Bloom: Remember
Dark clouds are covering the sky above the town.
Look at those clouds! It ___ rain very soon.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) is going to
💡 Explicación
Going to is the future form for predictions based on present evidence: the clouds are already there, so the rain is coming.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A) is going to
- A) is going toCorrect. The clouds are visible evidence, and going to predicts from evidence.
- B) willWill is used for opinions or promises, not for a prediction based on what we can see.
- C) is rainingIs raining describes rain happening now, not a prediction for the near future.
- D) rainsRains states a general fact or habit, not a forecast about this afternoon.
💡 Explicación
Going to is the future form for predictions based on present evidence: the clouds are already there, so the rain is coming.
Pregunta 2 · D4Bloom: Remember
Marta made her career choice last week.
I have already decided. I ___ study medicine next year.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) am going to
💡 Explicación
Going to expresses an intention or plan fixed before the moment of speaking, which is why the words I have already decided trigger it.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B) am going to
- A) willWill suits a decision made at the moment of speaking, but this choice is already taken.
- B) am going toCorrect. The decision was made before speaking, so going to expresses a plan.
- C) am studyingAm studying would mean it is arranged with a school and a timetable, which is not stated.
- D) studyStudy is present simple and cannot express a future intention on its own.
💡 Explicación
Going to expresses an intention or plan fixed before the moment of speaking, which is why the words I have already decided trigger it.
Pregunta 3 · D3Bloom: Understand
Sara and I agreed on a time yesterday.
Which sentence describes a fixed arrangement for the future?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) I am meeting Sara at six.
💡 Explicación
The present continuous is the usual form for future arrangements already fixed with another person, especially when a time is given.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C) I am meeting Sara at six.
- A) I will meet Sara at six.Will meet states a decision or prediction, not a pre-arranged meeting with a set time.
- B) I am going to meet Sara.Going to meet shows an intention but does not present the meeting as already arranged.
- C) I am meeting Sara at six.Correct. Present continuous with a definite time shows an arrangement already fixed.
- D) I meet Sara at six.I meet is a present habit, not a future arrangement.
💡 Explicación
The present continuous is the usual form for future arrangements already fixed with another person, especially when a time is given.
Pregunta 4 · D4Bloom: Understand
The telephone is ringing in the hall.
The phone is ringing. Do not worry, I ___ answer it.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) will
💡 Explicación
Will expresses decisions and offers made at the moment of speaking, as in this instant reaction to the ringing phone.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D) will
- A) am going toGoing to would suggest the plan existed before the phone rang, which is not the case.
- B) am answeringAm answering describes an action in progress, not an offer to act.
- C) answerAnswer is present simple and cannot express this sudden decision.
- D) willCorrect. The decision is made at the moment of speaking, so will is the natural form.
💡 Explicación
Will expresses decisions and offers made at the moment of speaking, as in this instant reaction to the ringing phone.
Pregunta 5 · D3Bloom: Apply
My sister is expecting a baby in June.
She is pregnant. She ___ have a baby in June.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) is going to
💡 Explicación
When there is present evidence for a future event, English prefers going to, as in this prediction based on the pregnancy.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A) is going to
- A) is going toCorrect. Pregnancy is present evidence, so going to predicts the future event.
- B) willWill is for predictions based on opinion, not on evidence we can already see.
- C) goes toGoes to is present simple and does not form a future prediction.
- D) shallShall is used mainly with I or we, not with she.
💡 Explicación
When there is present evidence for a future event, English prefers going to, as in this prediction based on the pregnancy.
Pregunta 6 · D4Bloom: Apply
A friend cannot open a heavy jar.
A: I cannot open this jar. B: ___ help you.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) I will
💡 Explicación
Offers made at the moment of speaking use will, because the speaker decides to help as the words are spoken.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B) I will
- A) I am going toGoing to suggests a pre-planned intention, but the offer is decided right now.
- B) I willCorrect. Will makes a spontaneous offer to help at the moment of speaking.
- C) I am helpingAm helping describes a present action, not an offer for the immediate future.
- D) I helpHelp is present simple and cannot express an offer.
💡 Explicación
Offers made at the moment of speaking use will, because the speaker decides to help as the words are spoken.
Pregunta 7 · D3Bloom: Apply
We bought the cinema tickets yesterday.
We ___ to the cinema tonight. We already have the tickets.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) are going
💡 Explicación
Because the tickets are already bought, the trip is a fixed arrangement and takes the present continuous.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C) are going
- A) will goWill go expresses a decision or prediction, not an arrangement already organised.
- B) goGo is present simple and does not express a future arrangement.
- C) are goingCorrect. The tickets make this a fixed arrangement, so present continuous fits.
- D) shall goShall go is rare in modern English and does not mark an arrangement.
💡 Explicación
Because the tickets are already bought, the trip is a fixed arrangement and takes the present continuous.
Pregunta 8 · D4Bloom: Apply
The weather is hard to predict this week.
I think it ___ snow tomorrow.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) will
💡 Explicación
Predictions based on opinion or belief, often introduced by I think, are normally expressed with will.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D) will
- A) is going toGoing to would need present evidence, but the speaker only offers a guess.
- B) snowsSnows is present simple and states a general fact, not a prediction.
- C) is snowingIs snowing describes snow falling now, not a forecast for tomorrow.
- D) willCorrect. I think marks an opinion, and opinions about the future use will.
💡 Explicación
Predictions based on opinion or belief, often introduced by I think, are normally expressed with will.
Pregunta 9 · D3Bloom: Analyze
I have a lot of homework tonight.
As soon as I ___ my homework, I will call you.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) finish
💡 Explicación
In time clauses with as soon as, when or after, the present simple replaces will to speak about the future.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A) finish
- A) finishCorrect. After as soon as, English uses the present simple, not will.
- B) will finishWill finish is wrong because a time clause does not take will.
- C) am finishingAm finishing suggests an action in progress, not the completed condition.
- D) finishedFinished is past and cannot refer to a future condition.
💡 Explicación
In time clauses with as soon as, when or after, the present simple replaces will to speak about the future.
Pregunta 10 · D4Bloom: Analyze
We are planning a picnic for tomorrow.
If it rains tomorrow, we ___ at home.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) will stay
💡 Explicación
In a first conditional, the if-clause uses the present simple and the result clause uses will plus the base verb.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B) will stay
- A) stayStay is present simple; it belongs in the if-clause, not in the result clause.
- B) will stayCorrect. The main clause of a first conditional takes will.
- C) are stayingAre staying is an arrangement, but the sentence states a general condition.
- D) stayedStayed is past and cannot follow a present if-clause.
💡 Explicación
In a first conditional, the if-clause uses the present simple and the result clause uses will plus the base verb.
Pregunta 11 · D3Bloom: Analyze
Ana is leaving the office at five.
Choose the sentence that uses the future form correctly.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) I will phone you when I get home.
💡 Explicación
A future time clause introduced by when takes the present simple, while the main clause carries will.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C) I will phone you when I get home.
- A) I will phone you when I will get home.Will get is wrong inside a time clause introduced by when.
- B) I phone you when I will get home.I phone is present simple and cannot express the main future action.
- C) I will phone you when I get home.Correct. The time clause after when uses the present simple, get.
- D) I will phone you when I got home.Got is past and does not match the future meaning of the sentence.
💡 Explicación
A future time clause introduced by when takes the present simple, while the main clause carries will.
Pregunta 12 · D4Bloom: Analyze
My dentist gave me an appointment card.
Do not call me at eight. I ___ dinner with my family then.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) am having
💡 Explicación
Present continuous describes future arrangements fixed with other people, especially when a specific time is mentioned.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D) am having
- A) will haveWill have suggests a decision or prediction, not a meeting already arranged.
- B) haveHave is present simple and does not mark a future arrangement.
- C) am going to haveGoing to have shows an intention but not the fixed arrangement with a set time.
- D) am havingCorrect. A definite time makes this a fixed arrangement, so present continuous is used.
💡 Explicación
Present continuous describes future arrangements fixed with other people, especially when a specific time is mentioned.
Pregunta 13 · D3Bloom: Analyze
A child is running towards a wet floor.
Which sentence is a prediction based on evidence you can see?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) You are going to fall!
💡 Explicación
Predictions based on evidence in front of us use going to, because the present situation points to the future event.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A) You are going to fall!
- A) You are going to fall!Correct. The wet floor is visible evidence, so going to predicts from what we see.
- B) I will help you.I will help you is an offer, not a prediction based on evidence.
- C) I am seeing the doctor at noon.Am seeing the doctor is a fixed arrangement, not a prediction.
- D) I am going to study later.Going to study later expresses an intention, not a prediction from evidence.
💡 Explicación
Predictions based on evidence in front of us use going to, because the present situation points to the future event.
Pregunta 14 · D4Bloom: Analyze
Luis bought paint at the shop this morning.
Why did you buy this paint? I ___ paint my room this weekend.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) am going to
💡 Explicación
Going to expresses intentions formed before the moment of speaking, such as a plan supported by a purchase.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B) am going to
- A) willWill suggests a decision made now, but the plan already exists.
- B) am going toCorrect. The purchase shows a plan already formed, so going to is used.
- C) am paintingAm painting would require a fixed arrangement, which is not stated.
- D) paintPaint is present simple and cannot express a future intention.
💡 Explicación
Going to expresses intentions formed before the moment of speaking, such as a plan supported by a purchase.
Pregunta 15 · D3Bloom: Analyze
The students worked hard all year.
I am sure you ___ the exam.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) will pass
💡 Explicación
Predictions based on the speaker's belief, signalled by I am sure, are expressed with will.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C) will pass
- A) are passingAre passing describes an action in progress, not a future certainty.
- B) passPass is present simple and states a habit or fact, not a prediction.
- C) will passCorrect. I am sure introduces an opinion, so will expresses the prediction.
- D) are going to passingAre going to passing is ungrammatical because going to takes the base verb.
💡 Explicación
Predictions based on the speaker's belief, signalled by I am sure, are expressed with will.
Pregunta 16 · D4Bloom: Analyze
The manager wants to speak with you.
Choose the sentence with the correct negative future form.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) I will not tell anyone.
💡 Explicación
The negative future with will is formed as will not plus the base form of the verb, with no to.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D) I will not tell anyone.
- A) I will not to tell anyone.Will not to tell adds to, which never follows a modal verb.
- B) I not will tell anyone.Not will reverses the order; the negative particle follows will.
- C) I will not telling anyone.Will not telling uses the gerund after a modal, which is wrong.
- D) I will not tell anyone.Correct. The negative of will is will not plus the base verb.
💡 Explicación
The negative future with will is formed as will not plus the base form of the verb, with no to.
Pregunta 17 · D3Bloom: Evaluate
Elena has an appointment at the hairdresser's.
Elena ___ her hair cut on Friday. She booked it last week.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) is getting
💡 Explicación
An appointment booked in advance is a fixed arrangement, and English expresses it with the present continuous.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A) is getting
- A) is gettingCorrect. The booking makes it a fixed arrangement, so present continuous is used.
- B) will getWill get states a decision or prediction, not an appointment already booked.
- C) getsGets is present simple and does not express a future arrangement.
- D) shall getShall get is uncommon with she and does not mark an arrangement.
💡 Explicación
An appointment booked in advance is a fixed arrangement, and English expresses it with the present continuous.
Pregunta 18 · D4Bloom: Evaluate
The teacher is giving back the tests.
I promise I ___ study harder next term.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) will
💡 Explicación
Promises are expressed with will because the speaker commits to act at the moment of speaking.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B) will
- A) am going toGoing to states a plan or evidence, not the commitment a promise expresses.
- B) willCorrect. I promise introduces a promise, and promises use will.
- C) am studyingAm studying describes an arrangement, which a promise is not.
- D) studyStudy is present simple and cannot carry the promise.
💡 Explicación
Promises are expressed with will because the speaker commits to act at the moment of speaking.
Pregunta 19 · D3Bloom: Evaluate
We are talking about a classmate who is absent.
Choose the correct negative sentence with going to.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) She is not going to come.
💡 Explicación
The negative future with going to is formed with the verb be, then not, then going to plus the base verb.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C) She is not going to come.
- A) She is not going come.Is not going come omits the to that going to requires.
- B) She does not going to come.Does not going to come mixes the auxiliary does with the going to form.
- C) She is not going to come.Correct. The negative of going to places not before going to.
- D) She not is going to come.Not is going to come puts not before is, which is the wrong position.
💡 Explicación
The negative future with going to is formed with the verb be, then not, then going to plus the base verb.
Pregunta 20 · D4Bloom: Evaluate
Ana is talking with a friend when she suddenly makes a choice.
Ana has just decided, while speaking, to learn Italian. Which sentence fits best?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) I will learn Italian!
💡 Explicación
When the decision is made at the moment of speaking, English uses will rather than going to.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D) I will learn Italian!
- A) I am going to learn Italian next year.Going to would mean the plan already existed before she spoke.
- B) I am learning Italian in April.Am learning Italian in April would mark a fixed arrangement, not a new decision.
- C) I learn Italian.Learn is present simple and cannot express the sudden decision.
- D) I will learn Italian!Correct. A decision taken at the moment of speaking is expressed with will.
💡 Explicación
When the decision is made at the moment of speaking, English uses will rather than going to.