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1 Future Tenses
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1.1 Will-Future
Use: What do you use it for?
Form: How does it look like?
will + infinitive // OR // "'ll" or "won't"
a We use it to talk about ...
predictions or assumptions, things we cannot control.
Example(s):
Example(s):
a: I think you will like it.
b
b: I will help you with that.
spontaneous decisions, like an offer or promise.
1.1 Going to-future
Form: How does it look like?
Use: What do you use it for?
am/is/are + going to + infinitive
a We use it to talk about ...
fixed plans or intentions for the future.
Example(s):
a: I'm going to work when I'm older.
b
something that will very probably happen because you can already see signs for it.
b: Look at the clouds - it is going to rain!
1.1 simple present with future meaning
Form: How does it look like?
Use: What do you use it for?
infinitive, but we add an "-s" for the 3rd person singular.
We use it to talk about ...
a timetable, a programme of events, schedule etc.
Example(s):
The next train arrives at 8:30 am.
1.1 present progressive with future meaning
Form: How does it look like?
Use: What do you use it for?
am/is/are + -ing-form + phrase about future time (like "on Saturday")
We use it to talk about ...
something that is definitely planned or arranged.
Example(s):
We are having a barbecue on Saturday.
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