Workbook: Easy Korean - Unit 17: Future tense / -(으)ㄹ게요 vs -(으)ㄹ 거예요
Easy Korean Level 4 - Workbook 17
Exercise 1: Choose the correct ending
Choose either -(으)ㄹ 거예요 or -(으)ㄹ게요.
- You are talking to yourself about what you will eat tomorrow. 내일은 피자를 먹(____________).
- Your friend asks you to help them move. You say, "I will help you!" 제가 도와줄(____________)!
- You promise your teacher you will study hard. 열심히 공부할(____________).
- You are guessing about the weather tomorrow. 내일은 비가 올(____________).
Exercise 2: Conjugation Practice
Conjugate the verbs into the -(으)ㄹ게요 form.
- 가다 (to go) -> __________________
- 먹다 (to eat) -> __________________
- 기다리다 (to wait) -> __________________
- 전화하다 (to call) -> __________________
- 만들다 (to make - ㄹ irregular) -> __________________
Answer Key
Exercise 1: 1. 먹을 거예요 (Just a plan) 2. 도와줄게요 (Reacting/Promising to the listener) 3. 공부할게요 (Promise) 4. 비가 올 거예요 (-ㄹ게요 can't be used for 3rd person subjects like the weather)
Exercise 2: 1. 갈게요 2. 먹을게요 3. 기다릴게요 4. 전화할게요 5. 만들게요 (ㄹ is dropped, then -ㄹ게요 is added: 만들게요)