FUTURE

Posted by Cristina at 11:25



Talking about the Future
There are different ways to express the future. You know that you can use "going to" or "will". Do you know that there are more ways to express the future and that each way has a slightly different meaning? The chart below can help you.
Future Form
Usage
Example
"be going to"
Predictions
You are going to meet a tall, handsome man.
Preconceived Plan
I'm going to have spaghetti for dinner tonight.
"will"
Predictions
You will marry an intelligent woman.
Volunteer/Promise
I'll help you!
Present Progressive
Definite Plan
She has her plane tickets and she's flying to Miami tonight.
Definite Intention
We're staying home and watching a video tonight.
Definite Future Activity
They're going on a picnic tomorrow.
Simple Present
Schedule or Timetable
Class ends at 3:00 today. After class I have to go to the airport to pick up Jane. Her plane arrives at 4:30.


 

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