Future Forms:
Will V1, is/are V ing, is/are going to V1
Will
Use
Here we look at three cases in the use of the Future Simple:
- predicting the future
- no prior plan
- main verb be
1) Predictions, assumptions without any clear evidence
I think gold prices will rise a little next year.
I think gold prices will rise a little next year.
2) Spontaneous actions without planning and the decision is made at the time of speaking.
Wait! I will accompany you home since it is quite dark outside.
3) With the verb be
We will be stronger and wiser in the future.
Form
will + infinitive
Examples
Affirmative sentences:
He will call that client.
He'll call that client.Negative sentences:
He will not call that client.
He won't call that client. or He'll not call that client.
Questions:
Affirmative sentences:
He will call that client.
He'll call that client.Negative sentences:
He will not call that client.
He won't call that client. or He'll not call that client.
Questions:
Will he call that client?
Going to – Future
Use
1) Planned actions in the future
They are going to acquire a small company for diversification and expansion.
2) That something is certainly going to happen in the future.
Our company lacks liquidity and cannot pay our debts at all! We are going to be out of business soon.
Signal words
None but without signs or signals of ambuguity
Form
to be (am, are, is) + going to + infinitive
Examples
Affirmative sentences:
I am going to play cards.
I'm going to play cards. |
You are going to play cards.
You're going to play cards. |
Negative sentences:
I am not going to play cards.
I'm not going to play cards. |
You are not going to play cards.
You're not going to play cards. You aren't going to play cards. |
Questions:
Am I going to play cards?
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Are you going to play cards?
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ATTENTION!!
This is not the same as IS + V ing or Present Progressive/Continuous
going to-future
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Present Progressive
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He's going to read the book.
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He's reading the book.
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Present Progressive
For Future Use
1) Fixed plan or arrangement in the near future
He is giving a talk on Life After Death next Friday.
2) Actions occurring temporarily
She is working as a substitute teacher.
3) Trends
People are communicating through their smart devices more often than face-to-face.
4) Actions which are irritatingly repeated (with always, constantly, forever)
Ken is constantly coming by without letting us know in advance.
Form
to be (am, are, is) + infinitive + -ing
Examples
Affirmative sentences:
I am playing tennis.
I'm playing tennis. |
You are playing tennnis.
You're playing tennis. |
Negative sentences:
I am not playing tennis.
I'm not playing tennis. |
You are not playing tennis.
You're not playing tennis. You aren't playing tennis. |
Questions:
Am I playing tennis?
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Are you playing tennis?
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