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Future Tenses Explained

This document discusses different ways to express future tenses in English using will, going to, and the present continuous tense. It provides examples of when to use each construction and their meanings: 1) Will is used to make predictions, instant decisions, and state future facts. Going to is used to talk about future plans and intentions, as well as when there is evidence something is about to happen. 2) The present continuous tense is used to talk about future arrangements that are already planned or scheduled. Both parties are aware of the details. 3) Examples of each construction are provided to illustrate their different meanings and uses for expressing future actions and events.

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Future Tenses Explained

This document discusses different ways to express future tenses in English using will, going to, and the present continuous tense. It provides examples of when to use each construction and their meanings: 1) Will is used to make predictions, instant decisions, and state future facts. Going to is used to talk about future plans and intentions, as well as when there is evidence something is about to happen. 2) The present continuous tense is used to talk about future arrangements that are already planned or scheduled. Both parties are aware of the details. 3) Examples of each construction are provided to illustrate their different meanings and uses for expressing future actions and events.

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FUTURE TENSES

• will
• going to
• am/is/are +Ving
• verbs for future actions
Match the correct meaning to the sentences.
1. I think I’ll buy my New Year presents this weekend. c
2. I’m going to prapare some grammar exercises for my class. a
3. I’m taking Mestan to the vet tomorrow at 15:30. b
4. A: I haven’t understood this topic.
B: Don’t worry. I’ll explain it to you after school. d
5. Watch out! You’re going to hit your head! f
6. Next month, it will be my 14th year at this university. e
a) This is my plan/intention.
b) This is an arrangement; both parties know about the time place etc.
c) This is a future guess/prediction.
d) This is my instant decision to do something (while talking).
e) This is a future fact. It will happen 100%.
f) This is about to happen because I see some evidence.
S+will+V1 S+am/is/are+going to+V1 S+am/is/are+Ving Verbs for future
1) We use this form to 1) We use this form to  We use this form to  We use these verbs to
mention future predictions. mention future plans and mention future arrangements. mention future actions:
2) We use it for instant intentions. (there’s no Both parties know about it. hope to plan to due to
decisions. arrangement) Everything is ready and intend to about to +V1
3) We use it for future facts. 2) We use this form when arranged for this future action.
there’s evidence that sth is think of +Ving
about to happen.

1) I’ll probably see mom today. 1) A: Where are you going? * I’m having a picnic with my *I hope to see my old friends
I’ll definitely go out on Sat. B: I’m going to turn on the TV. friends on Sunday morning. in Ayvalik this summer.
I hope I’ll lose 5 kilos. *I’m planning to join a
I think you’ll all pass the GW. Sue and Tom are going to get * We’re flying to Los Angeles
---------------------------------- married next year. on 24th December. course on using technology
2) A: It’s very hot, isn’t it? I’m going to rest this * I can’t meet you tonight. in class.
B: I’ll open the windows. weekend. I’m having dinner with *Be careful! You’re about to
A: This bag is very heavy. ------------------------------------ Charles. hit the wall.
B: I’ll carry it for you.
2) Be careful, you’re going to *Sue and Tom are getting *You’re due to hand in your
------------------------------------ engaged next week. HW tomorrow morning.
3) I’ll be 48 next May. fall down!
* I’m thinking of buying
some new furniture for my
living room.

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