Will and Won't: A2 Exercises

Every answer with the reason behind it. Read the explanation for the ones you got right as well — that is where you find out whether you were right for the right reason.

Multiple choice questions — answers

1. That's the doorbell. — I ___ get it. → will

A decision made at the moment of speaking takes will.

2. I'm sure you ___ enjoy the film. → will

A prediction based on opinion takes will.

3. He ___ be at the meeting — he's on holiday. → won't

Won't is the negative of will and needs no other auxiliary.

4. ___ you help me carry this upstairs? → Will

Will you is a standard way of asking for help.

5. I ___ tell anyone, I promise. → won't

A promise not to do something takes won't.

6. The shop ___ be open on Sunday, I think. → will

Will never changes form and is followed by the base verb.

7. Which sentence is an offer? → I'll make you a coffee.

An offer made in the moment uses will.

8. It ___ probably be cold tomorrow. → will probably

Adverbs like probably go after will and before the main verb.

9. She ___ speak to him — they had an argument. → won't

Won't also expresses a refusal, not just a future fact.

10. Which sentence uses will correctly for a promise? → I will call you tonight.

Will is followed by the base form, with no to and no ending.

11. Do you think it ___ snow this weekend? → will

A prediction question about the future takes will.

12. I've decided — I ___ going to look for another job. → am

A decision already made is reported with going to, not will.

13. This bag is heavy. — Don't worry, I ___ carry it. → will

An offer made on the spot takes will.

14. By this time next year they ___ have finished the bridge. → will

Will works with have plus a participle for a future completed action.

15. ___ she be angry if I'm late? → Will

A question about a future reaction takes will.

16. I ___ be there by six — the traffic is impossible. → won't

Won't is the contraction of will not.

17. Which word can follow will directly? → come

Will is always followed by the base form of the verb.

18. He says he ___ definitely come to the wedding. → will definitely

Definitely goes between will and the main verb.

19. The battery is nearly flat, so the phone ___ last long. → won't

A negative prediction takes won't.

20. Which sentence is a refusal rather than a prediction? → The car won't start.

Won't with a machine expresses refusal to work.

Fill-in-the-blank questions — answers

1. Don't worry, I ___ help you with the boxes. → will

An offer made at the moment of speaking takes will.

2. I'm sure they ___ like the present. → will

A prediction based on opinion takes will.

3. He ___ be at the office today; he's ill. → won't

Won't is the contraction of will not.

4. ___ you close the window, please? → Will

Will you is a common way of making a request.

5. I promise I ___ forget your birthday again. → won't

A promise not to do something uses won't.

6. Do you think it ___ be busy on Saturday? → will

A prediction question about the future takes will.

7. The lift ___ work — somebody should call the engineer. → won't

Won't with a machine expresses a refusal to function.

8. It will ___ be cold tonight, according to the forecast. → probably

Probably goes after will and before the main verb.

9. She ___ never agree to that, whatever we say. → will

Will plus never expresses a strong prediction about somebody's behaviour.

10. I ___ be back before midnight, I hope. → will

A statement about the future takes will and the base verb.

11. They ___ finish the road before winter — there's too much to do. → won't

A negative prediction uses won't.

12. ___ he pass the exam, do you think? → Will

A question asking for a prediction begins with will.

13. That's my phone ringing — I ___ answer it. → will

A decision taken in the moment takes will.

14. The parcel ___ arrive before Friday, unfortunately. → won't

The negative prediction is expressed with won't.

15. I think she ___ definitely take the job. → will

Will carries the prediction, with definitely placed after it.

16. We ___ tell anybody about this, don't worry. → won't

A promise to keep something secret uses won't.

17. ___ there be enough chairs for everyone? → Will

A future question with there begins with will.

18. He ___ listen to advice from anyone. → won't

Won't expresses a refusal as well as a negative future.

19. One day I ___ live by the sea. → will

A hope or long-term prediction takes will.

20. The meeting ___ take long, I promise. → won't

A reassuring negative prediction uses won't.

Sentence structure: word ordering — answers

1. Promise to share something later today. → I will send you the photos tonight.

Promise to share something later today.

2. Explain that somebody is delayed. → She won't be here until seven.

Explain that somebody is delayed.

3. Ask somebody for assistance. → Will you help me with this?

Ask somebody for assistance.

4. Give a hedged weather prediction. → It will probably rain tomorrow afternoon.

Give a hedged weather prediction.

5. Thank a host with a promise. → We won't forget this evening.

Thank a host with a promise.

6. Offer an opinion about a game. → I think they will win the match.

Offer an opinion about a game.

7. State somebody's coming birthday. → He will be twenty next month.

State somebody's coming birthday.

8. Offer to cover a cost on the spot. → Don't worry, I will pay for it.

Offer to cover a cost on the spot.

9. Describe a machine refusing to work. → The car won't start in this cold.

Describe a machine refusing to work.

10. Ask about catering at an event. → Will there be food at the party?

Ask about catering at an event.

11. Give a confident prediction about attendance. → She will definitely come to the wedding.

Give a confident prediction about attendance.

12. Promise to keep information private. → I won't tell anyone your secret.

Promise to keep information private.

13. Estimate a group's arrival time. → They will arrive at about nine.

Estimate a group's arrival time.

14. Ask about weekend opening hours. → Will the shops be open on Sunday?

Ask about weekend opening hours.

15. Reassure somebody about a short task. → It won't take very long, I promise.

Reassure somebody about a short task.

16. Order in a restaurant, deciding as you speak. → I will have the soup, please.

Order in a restaurant, deciding as you speak.

17. Describe somebody's stubbornness. → He won't change his mind now.

Describe somebody's stubbornness.

18. Delay a decision until later. → We will see what happens next week.

Delay a decision until later.

19. Ask for somebody's weather prediction. → Do you think it will snow tonight?

Ask for somebody's weather prediction.

20. Announce when information becomes available. → The results will be ready on Monday.

Announce when information becomes available.