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Future perfect tense Exercises in English language

The future perfect tense is a valuable tool in English grammar that allows speakers to express actions that will be completed before a specific point in the future. This tense is formed by combining the auxiliary verb "will have" with the past participle of the main verb. For instance, in the sentence "By next year, I will have finished my degree," the future perfect tense indicates that the action of finishing the degree will be completed before the future time marker "next year." Mastering this tense is essential for clear and precise communication, especially when discussing future plans, deadlines, and goals. In these exercises, you will practice using the future perfect tense in various contexts to reinforce your understanding and ensure you can use it accurately and confidently. Through a series of sentences, paragraphs, and dialogues, you will learn to identify the correct usage, form sentences, and comprehend the subtleties of this tense. By the end of these activities, you should feel comfortable incorporating the future perfect tense into your everyday conversations and writing, enhancing your overall fluency and grammatical precision.

Exercise 1

1. By 2025, scientists *will have discovered* a cure for many diseases (verb for finding out something new). 2. By the time she arrives, we *will have finished* the project (verb for completing something). 3. They *will have built* the new bridge by next summer (verb for constructing something). 4. By next month, I *will have saved* enough money for a new car (verb for accumulating money). 5. By the end of the year, she *will have read* over 50 books (verb for consuming written material). 6. The students *will have completed* their exams by June (verb for finishing an assessment). 7. By tomorrow, we *will have reached* our destination (verb for arriving at a place). 8. By the time the meeting starts, he *will have prepared* his presentation (verb for getting ready). 9. The sun *will have set* by the time we get home (verb for going below the horizon). 10. By next week, she *will have learned* to play the piano (verb for acquiring a new skill).

Exercise 2

1. By next week, I *will have finished* my research project (complete the task in the future). 2. They *will have built* the new bridge by the end of the year (construct something in the future). 3. She *will have graduated* from university by this time next year (complete an academic course). 4. We *will have moved* to our new house by June (change residence in the future). 5. By the time you arrive, I *will have cooked* dinner (prepare a meal). 6. He *will have read* all the books on the shelf by the end of the month (finish reading). 7. By tomorrow morning, the snow *will have melted* (disappear due to warmth). 8. They *will have completed* the marathon before noon (finish a long-distance race). 9. She *will have written* her novel by the end of the year (complete a literary work). 10. By the time the concert starts, the audience *will have arrived* (reach a destination).

Exercise 3

1. By next year, they *will have completed* the project (project completion). 2. She *will have finished* her homework by the time dinner is ready (homework completion). 3. We *will have moved* to a new house by the end of the month (house relocation). 4. He *will have learned* to play the guitar by next summer (learning an instrument). 5. By the time the movie starts, they *will have arrived* at the theater (arrival at theater). 6. She *will have written* three novels by the end of this year (writing novels). 7. They *will have visited* five countries by the time they return home (visiting countries). 8. He *will have saved* enough money to buy a car by the end of the year (saving money for a car). 9. We *will have eaten* all the cake by the time the guests arrive (eating the cake). 10. By the next meeting, she *will have prepared* the presentation (presentation preparation).