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Which sentence construction is MOST appropriate for describing a future plan that is still flexible?
Which sentence construction is MOST appropriate for describing a future plan that is still flexible?
- I'm meeting my friends this weekend.
- I will meet my friends this weekend.
- I'm going to meet my friends this weekend. (correct)
- I meet my friends this weekend.
Which sentence implies the most definite plan?
Which sentence implies the most definite plan?
- I travel next week.
- I'm traveling next week. (correct)
- I'm going to travel next week.
- I might travel next week.
If someone says, 'I'm going to study abroad next year,' what can be inferred about their plans?
If someone says, 'I'm going to study abroad next year,' what can be inferred about their plans?
- The decision to study abroad is completely finalized, with all arrangements made.
- The plan to study abroad has been cancelled.
- The person is considering studying abroad, but the details have not been confirmed. (correct)
- The person is already studying abroad.
Which scenario would BEST justify using the present continuous to describe a future event?
Which scenario would BEST justify using the present continuous to describe a future event?
What is the KEY difference in certainty between saying 'I am visiting my family' and 'I am going to visit my family'?
What is the KEY difference in certainty between saying 'I am visiting my family' and 'I am going to visit my family'?
In what scenario is using 'be going to' MORE appropriate than using the present continuous?
In what scenario is using 'be going to' MORE appropriate than using the present continuous?
Which of the following situations implies you would use present continuous to describe your future plans?
Which of the following situations implies you would use present continuous to describe your future plans?
If you have booked a flight and hotel, which tense should you use when describing your vacation?
If you have booked a flight and hotel, which tense should you use when describing your vacation?
You hear a friend say, 'I'm going to start learning Spanish.' What can you infer from this?
You hear a friend say, 'I'm going to start learning Spanish.' What can you infer from this?
I am going to the dentist, but I am not entirely sure when I will book the day. Conversely, I am seeing the doctor next week. What can be inferred?
I am going to the dentist, but I am not entirely sure when I will book the day. Conversely, I am seeing the doctor next week. What can be inferred?
Flashcards
"Be going to"
"Be going to"
Used for future plans that are likely but not definite; details might still be undecided.
Present Continuous (future)
Present Continuous (future)
Used for future plans that are almost definite; specific arrangements have likely been made.
Example for "be going to"
Example for "be going to"
I have planned to meet them, but haven't finalized details like when and where.
Example for Present Continuous (future)
Example for Present Continuous (future)
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Key Difference
Key Difference
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Study Notes
- 'Be going to' and the present continuous are both used to discuss future plans, but they have different implications regarding the certainty of the plan.
'Be Going To'
- Used to talk about future plans that are likely to happen but are not definite.
- Indicates that a plan has been made, but specific details like time and place might not be finalized.
- Example: "I'm going to meet my friends this weekend" suggests a plan exists, but the specifics are not yet determined.
- Suggests plans have been made, but the location and timing are undecided.
Present Continuous
- Used to talk about future plans that are almost definite.
- Indicates a plan has been made, and details like time and place have likely been decided.
- This suggests a higher level of certainty and makes the plan more difficult to cancel.
- Example: "I'm meeting my friends this weekend" implies a solid plan with arrangements already in place.
- Suggests plans have been made, including the location and timing.
Key Difference
- Present continuous describes a more definite plan than 'be going to'.
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