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Koja je od sledećih tvrdnji tačna u vezi sa prezent kontinuiranim oblikom?
Koja je od sledećih tvrdnji tačna u vezi sa prezent kontinuiranim oblikom?
- Podrazumeva da će se radnja desiti u bliskoj budućnosti.
- Sastoji se od glagola 'biti' u sadašnjem vremenu i glagola u osnovnom obliku. (correct)
- Koristi se glagol 'biti' u prošlom vremenu.
- Formira se pomoću glagola 'will' i glagola u osnovnom obliku.
Kako se formira jednostavan oblik budućnosti?
Kako se formira jednostavan oblik budućnosti?
- Ovaj oblik opisuje navike ili rutine u budućnosti.
- Pomoću glagola 'go' i osnovnog oblika glavnog glagola.
- Koristeći glagol 'biti' u prošlom vremenu.
- Pomoću pomoćnog glagola 'will' i osnovnog oblika glavnog glagola. (correct)
Šta podrazumeva 'going to' konstrukcija?
Šta podrazumeva 'going to' konstrukcija?
- Ova forma često koristi glagol 'do'.
- Radnja će se desiti u trenutnoj budućnosti. (correct)
- Formira se pomoću glagola 'biti' i prezentskog participa.
- Radnja se dogodila u prošlosti.
Kada koristimo Prezent jednostavan oblik za opisivanje radnji u budućnosti?
Kada koristimo Prezent jednostavan oblik za opisivanje radnji u budućnosti?
Koja od sledećih tvrdnji najbolje opisuje Present Continuous oblik?
Koja od sledećih tvrdnji najbolje opisuje Present Continuous oblik?
'Going to' konstrukcija implicira:
'Going to' konstrukcija implicira:
Which form indicates a strong intention or prediction about the future?
Which form indicates a strong intention or prediction about the future?
In which form do we use the auxiliary verb 'will' followed by the base form of the main verb?
In which form do we use the auxiliary verb 'will' followed by the base form of the main verb?
Which form describes ongoing actions or situations that are happening currently but have not yet finished?
Which form describes ongoing actions or situations that are happening currently but have not yet finished?
What is the correct structure for forming the present continuous tense?
What is the correct structure for forming the present continuous tense?
Which tense is used to talk about definite, planned, or scheduled actions in the near or distant future?
Which tense is used to talk about definite, planned, or scheduled actions in the near or distant future?
What does the 'going to' form emphasize when used for expressing future events?
What does the 'going to' form emphasize when used for expressing future events?
What is one context in which the present simple can be used to indicate future events?
What is one context in which the present simple can be used to indicate future events?
Which tense structure can be used to express a completed action at a specific point in the future?
Which tense structure can be used to express a completed action at a specific point in the future?
In English, what does the 'going to' construction primarily indicate?
In English, what does the 'going to' construction primarily indicate?
When using the Present Continuous tense, what kind of actions are typically described?
When using the Present Continuous tense, what kind of actions are typically described?
Which sentence structure indicates a definite plan or intention for the future?
Which sentence structure indicates a definite plan or intention for the future?
What is a common misconception about using the Present Simple tense for future events?
What is a common misconception about using the Present Simple tense for future events?
Study Notes
Different Forms of Expressing the Future
Overview
There are several ways to express future actions in English. These include the following forms:
- Present Continuous: This form combines the verb "be" in the present tense with the present participle (-ing) of another verb. For example, "I am sleeping."
- Simple Future: This form uses the auxiliary verb "will" followed by the base form of the main verb. For example, "I will go shopping."
- Going To: This form includes a combination of the modal verb "go" and the base form of the main verb. For example, "I am going to eat breakfast."
- Present Simple: While primarily used for the present and preterite tenses, it can also be employed to describe habits or routines in the future. For example, "I walk my dog every morning."
Present Continuous
The present continuous is formed by combining the verb "be" in the present tense ("am", "are", or "is") with the present participle (-ing) of another verb. For instance, "I am reading a book."
Simple Future
To create the simple future, we use the auxiliary verb "will" combined with the base form of the main verb. For example, "She will finish her work later."
Going To
The "going to" construction consists of the modal verb "go" followed by the base form of the main verb. This form implies an immediate intention or plan. For example, "He is going to visit his parents this weekend."
Present Simple
While typically used for present and preterite tense situations, the present simple can also denote habits or routines in the future. For example, "Every night, I wash the dishes before bed."
These different forms serve distinct functions in expressing future actions and allow speakers to convey varying degrees of certainty or intentionality.
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Learn about various ways to express future actions in English, including the present continuous, simple future, 'going to' construction, and present simple tense. Understand how each form is used and practice forming sentences to express future plans and intentions.
