Future Simple Tenses in Action

Part 1: The Scene Analysis (Reading in Context)

Read the dialogue between Hassan and Omar as they plan a trip. Underline all future verb forms, then answer the questions below.

Omar: Look at the sky over Salé! It is going to rain heavily in a few minutes.

Hassan: Oh no! I will close the balcony windows right away.

Omar: Thanks. Are we still going to Marrakech this weekend?

Hassan: Yes! I booked our train tickets online yesterday. We are taking the Al Boraq at 09:00 AM on Saturday.

Omar: Great. What time does the station customer office open?

Hassan: It opens at 07:30 AM every day. I am going to buy some snacks for the ride on Friday night.

Match the verbs from the dialogue to their functions:

1. "is going to rain" [ _____ ]

2. "will close" [ _____ ]

3. "are taking" [ _____ ]

4. "opens" [ _____ ]

• A. Instant decision made at the moment of speaking

• B. Fixed timetable/schedule

• C. Prediction based on clear present evidence (dark sky)

• D. Definite personal arrangement (tickets already booked)

Part 2: What’s the Reason?

Choose the correct verb form and write the letter of the rule (A, B, C, or D) that explains why.

• Rule A: Spontaneous offer / on-the-spot decision

• Rule B: Timetable / Public schedule

• Rule C: Fixed plan with a time/place set with someone

• Rule D: Prior intention or prediction with visual proof

1. "I can't carry this heavy box of couscous ingredients!" — "Don't worry, I (will help / am helping) you."

• Correct Form: _______________________ | Rule: [ _____ ]

2. The grand taxi to Agadir (is leaving / leaves) at 06:00 AM sharp every morning.

• Correct Form: _______________________ | Rule: [ _____ ]

3. Look at Khadija! She is holding an apron and flour. She (will bake / is going to bake) baghrir.

• Correct Form: _______________________ | Rule: [ _____ ]

4. Mehdi (meets / is meeting) his professor at the university library at 3:00 PM today. They agreed yesterday.

• Correct Form: _______________________ | Rule: [ _____ ]

Part 3: Complete the Moroccan Cultural Calendar

Complete the paragraph using the correct future form of the verbs in brackets.

Next month is going to be very busy for our family in Fes! First, the cultural festival 1. (start) ____________________ on May 12th according to the official city bulletin. My sister Leila 2. (visit) ____________________ us from Tangier during that week; she bought her bus ticket two days ago. Since we need extra space, my father 3. (paint) ____________________ the guest room this weekend—that has been his plan for weeks. Oh, the doorbell is ringing! I 4. (get) ____________________ it.

Part 4: Real-Life Dialogue Completion

Write the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete each micro-dialogue.

1. Amina: Why are you turning on the TV?
   Youssef: I (watch) ____________________ the Moroccan national football team match. It starts in five minutes.

2. Customer: What time (do) ____________ the craft shop (close) ____________ today?
   Artisan: It closes at 8:00 PM every evening.

3. Fatima: I forgot my wallet at home!
   Kawtar: Don't worry, I (pay) _____________________ for your mint tea.

4. Hamza: What are your arrangements for tomorrow afternoon?
   Tariq: I (play) ______________________ football with my classmates at the local field at 5:00 PM.

Part 5: Sentence Reconstruction (Unscramble & Correct)

Unscramble the words to make a correct sentence, paying attention to the tense required.

1. (leaves / Rabat / at 10:00 / The / train / to)
   ________________________________________________________________

2. (going to / Karim / buy / is / traditional djellaba / a / tomorrow)
   ________________________________________________________________

3. (this / We / having / are / dinner / family / Friday / with)
   ________________________________________________________________

Part 6: Creative Task — "My Next Aid El Kebir"

Write 3 short sentences about what you and your family usually plan, arrange, or schedule for the upcoming holiday. Use 3 DIFFERENT future tenses.

1. (Intention / Plan): ____________________________________________________________________

2. (Fixed Arrangement): _________________________________________________________________

3. (Timetable / Schedule): _______________________________________________________________