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WAYS OF EXPRESSING THE FUTURE - Coggle Diagram
WAYS OF EXPRESSING THE FUTURE
SIMPLE PRESENT
We use the verb in the simple present form + adverb of future time when necessary to avoid confusion with the present time
adverbs we used: tomorow, next, on Monday, on+ (future date)
For example: Excuse me, does this train leave for Manchester at 7.30?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
We use the verb - Am/is/are + verb(ing) + adverb of future time when necessary to avoid confusion with the present time.
adverbs we used: tomorow, next, on Monday, on+ (future date)
For example: I
am meeting
Mary at 6.30, than we`re going to the cinema to see the new
Star Wars
film
TO BE GOING TO
We use
am/is/are + going to + base form
of main verb to ewpress two types of situation
1. People`s intentions
Mom I
ll be back at 5 o
clock. I`m going to play tennis with Mary
2. Predictions based on the present time
Look at those clouds! It`s going to rain in few minutes
WILL
snap decisions
: Look at the price! I
ll try it on and I
ll buy it.
predictions
: You will marry a very rich man.
promise
: I pinky promise I will love you forever.
the inevitable
: I will be 4 next year!
request
: Will anyone help me to do the ironing?
to show determination
: I don`t want go to school today, mom! -You will go whether you want to or not!
Will is used for:
volunteering to do something
: I need some help with this suitcase. -OK, John will help you.