EnglishSpot the future pattern
Unscramble each verb. Then say: is the verb after if PRESENT or FUTURE? ⚡
- uses (If the Wi-Fi ___ slow, I will use mobile data.)
- click (If you ___ Send, the message will arrive.)
- update (If we ___ the app, it will work better.)
- dies (If my battery ___, I will borrow a charger.)
- posts (If she ___ the video, people will share it.)
- rains (If it ___ tomorrow, we will stay online.)
- forgets (If you ___ your password, I will help you.)
- freezes (If the screen ___, I will restart the laptop.)
- join (If they ___ the video call, we will start.)
- have (If I ___ time, I will download the file.)
Condition | Result |
|---|---|
If + present simple | will + infinitive |
If the Wi-Fi is slow, I will use mobile data.
Build real future sentences
Connect each condition with its likely result. 🔗
Connect each condition with the logical result
- If my laptop crashes
- I will restart it.
- If you share the link
- everyone will see it.
- If the battery is low
- we will charge it tonight.
- If it rains tomorrow
- we will stay at home.
Connect each condition with the logical result
- If I finish my homework
- I will call you.
- If you need help with your password
- I will explain it.
- If the video goes viral
- thousands of people will watch it.
- If my phone rings
- I will answer it.
Complete each sentence. Use the verb in brackets. ✍️
- If the screen [___] , I will restart the computer.
- If you [___] the app, it will open faster.
- If they post the news, people [___] it.
- If I have a problem, I [___] you.
- If the internet stops, we [___] mobile data.
- If she clicks the link, the page [___] .
Choose what “will” means
Will can communicate different ideas:
Use | Example |
|---|---|
Prediction | I think online classes will grow. |
Spontaneous decision | The screen is frozen. I’ll restart it. |
Promise | I’ll message you tonight. |
Offer | I’ll help you upload the file. |
Decide whether each statement is correct. 🤔
Choose the best answer.
- “I think more people will study online.” This is a [___] .
- Your friend cannot upload a file. You say, “I’ll help you.” This is an [___] .
- “I’ll send you the link after class.” This can be a [___] .
- If the app [___] , it will work better.
Check your progress
Quick check: connect each label with the correct example. ✅
Connect each label with the correct example
- Prediction
- I think social media will become more important.
- Spontaneous decision
- My phone battery is low. I’ll charge it now.
- Promise
- I’ll send you the video call link tonight.
- Offer
- I’ll carry your laptop.
- First conditional
- If my phone dies, I will use my laptop.
Key points
- Use if + present simple for a real or likely future condition.
- Use will + infinitive for the future result.
- Do not use will in the if-clause.
- Use will for predictions, spontaneous decisions, promises, and offers.
Say one personal prediction about technology. Then make one real future sentence with if. 💬
