Future Tense in Chinese: Worksheets and Practice Drills – Exercises

Mastering the future tense in Chinese is a crucial step for any learner aiming to achieve fluency in the language. Unlike English, where future actions are often indicated by specific verb forms, Chinese relies on context and time expressions. This can be challenging for English speakers, but with the right practice and understanding, you can make significant progress. Our carefully designed worksheets and practice drills are tailored to help you grasp the nuances of expressing future actions in Chinese, ensuring you can communicate your intentions clearly and accurately. These exercises will guide you through the various structures and vocabulary necessary for discussing future events. You will encounter a range of practice scenarios, from everyday conversations to more complex narratives, each designed to reinforce your understanding and usage of the future tense. By engaging with these materials, you will build confidence and proficiency, enabling you to discuss future plans, make predictions, and express intentions with ease. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these resources will support your journey towards mastering the future tense in Chinese.

Exercise 1

1. 明天我 *会* 去上班 (verb for future action).

2. 下个星期他们 *要* 去旅行 (verb for future intention).

3. 她 *将* 成为一名医生 (verb for future profession).

4. 下个月我们 *会* 举办一个聚会 (verb for future event).

5. 你 *要* 学习汉语吗?(verb for future intention).

6. 我们 *将* 在明年搬家 (verb for future relocation).

7. 他 *会* 给你打电话 (verb for future communication).

8. 明年你们 *要* 去哪里度假?(verb for future intention).

9. 她 *将* 参加比赛 (verb for future participation).

10. 他们 *会* 在周末见面 (verb for future meeting).

Exercise 2

1. 我明天*会*去看电影 (verb indicating future action).

2. 下个月他*将*开始新的工作 (verb indicating future action).

3. 她晚上*要*去参加聚会 (verb indicating future action).

4. 我们下周*打算*去旅行 (verb indicating future intention).

5. 他们明年*会*搬到新城市 (verb indicating future action).

6. 明天的会议*将*在九点开始 (verb indicating future action).

7. 我弟弟明天*要*去上学 (verb indicating future action).

8. 我下次考试*会*认真复习 (verb indicating future action).

9. 她后天*打算*去医院检查身体 (verb indicating future intention).

10. 我们下个假期*将*去海边度假 (verb indicating future action).

Exercise 3

1. 明天我 *会* 去上班 (future marker for "will").

2. 下周我们 *要* 去旅行 (indicates future action, similar to "going to").

3. 他下个月 *会* 搬到新家 (future marker for "will").

4. 她晚上 *会* 打电话给你 (future marker for "will").

5. 我们明年 *要* 学习法语 (indicates future action, similar to "going to").

6. 他们明天 *会* 见面 (future marker for "will").

7. 你下周 *要* 开会吗 (indicates future action, similar to "going to").

8. 我明天 *会* 做饭 (future marker for "will").

9. 你晚上 *要* 去哪里 (indicates future action, similar to "going to").

10. 她下个月 *会* 去北京 (future marker for "will").