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Future Tense Examples in Literary Texts for 5th Graders

Hey there, 5th graders! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Let's explore how authors use the future tense in stories. It's like peeking into what *will* happen! I've got a quick guide and a fun quiz to help you understand it better. Ready to jump in? ๐Ÿš€
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natashashaw1990 Jan 6, 2026

๐Ÿ“š Quick Study Guide

  • โฐ Future tense verbs show actions that will happen.
  • โœ๏ธ We often use words like "will" and "going to" to form the future tense.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Future tense can create excitement, anticipation, or even a sense of doom in stories!
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Examples in literature: "She will travel to a distant land." or "They are going to discover a hidden treasure."
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Pay attention to how the future tense affects the mood and plot of a story.

๐Ÿ“ Practice Quiz

  1. Which sentence uses the future tense?
    1. A. She sings beautifully.
    2. B. He will play the guitar.
    3. C. They danced all night.
    4. D. We are eating dinner.
  2. In the sentence, "The sun is going to rise soon," what tense is used?
    1. A. Past Tense
    2. B. Present Tense
    3. C. Future Tense
    4. D. None of the above
  3. Which of the following sentences expresses a future action?
    1. A. I read a book yesterday.
    2. B. She is baking cookies now.
    3. C. They will visit their grandparents next week.
    4. D. He runs every morning.
  4. What word is often used with the future tense?
    1. A. Was
    2. B. Is
    3. C. Will
    4. D. Had
  5. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the future tense.
    1. A. We go to the park.
    2. B. They went to the store.
    3. C. He will study for the test.
    4. D. I am eating lunch.
  6. Which sentence uses the future tense to show a plan?
    1. A. She is reading a book.
    2. B. They visited the museum.
    3. C. He will be playing soccer tomorrow.
    4. D. I ate pizza for dinner.
  7. In the sentence, "The birds will fly south for the winter," what does the future tense indicate?
    1. A. An action happening now
    2. B. An action that happened before
    3. C. An action that will happen later
    4. D. A general truth
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1. B. He will play the guitar.

2. C. Future Tense

3. C. They will visit their grandparents next week.

4. C. Will

5. C. He will study for the test.

6. C. He will be playing soccer tomorrow.

7. C. An action that will happen later

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