English Future Tenses: Present Continuous, Going to, Will

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Using the present continuous tense, the sentence 'They are to go to the party tomorrow' is grammatically correct when expressing future plans.

False (B)

The statement 'I am going to studied English next year' is grammatically sound when intending to express a future plan.

False (B)

Using 'will' for future decisions, the sentence 'I will to help you with that' is grammatically correct.

False (B)

The sentence 'Are you meet John later?' is a correct question form using the Present Continuous for future arrangements.

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'I going to travel' is a grammatically correct negative sentence using 'going to' for future plans.

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Match the sentence with the correct grammatical structure and intended meaning:

<p>I <strong>am not going to</strong> fail this exam. = Negative intention in the future <strong>Are</strong> you <strong>meeting</strong> him at the restaurant tonight? = Interrogative form of scheduled event She <strong>will not</strong> accept this low salary. = Negative prediction or decision I <strong>am not attending</strong> the session because I am sick. = Negative form of a planned future event</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each sentence with its correct description.

<p><strong>Will</strong> you close the windows, please? = Asking someone to do something She <strong>is going to</strong> arrive late. = Predicting the future based on evidence. They <strong>are</strong> flying to Paris next week. = Stating a scheduled event I <strong>am not going to</strong> do that. = Indicating to avoid something in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences to their corresponding future tense function:

<p>The Prime Minister <strong>is visiting</strong> Japan next month. = Scheduled event with certainty <strong>Are</strong> you <strong>going to</strong> watch the game tonight? = Inquiring an intention The weather <strong>will</strong> be sunny tomorrow, I predict. = Expressing a prediction I <strong>am not going to</strong> accept you offer. = Expressing a decision or declination</p> Signup and view all the answers

They ______ (not/travel) to Italy next month, they changed their plans.

<p>aren't traveling</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] (you/see) the doctor tomorrow morning, or is it in the afternoon?

<p>Are you seeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

I ______ (visit) my grandmother next weekend, I already bought the train tickets.

<p>am going to visit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Look at those dark clouds! It ______ (rain) soon.

<p>is going to rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you need any help with your luggage, I ______ (help) you.

<p>'ll help</p> Signup and view all the answers

They ______ traveling to Europe next month; they've already booked their flights and accommodations.

<p>are</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ she going to accept the job offer, or is she still considering her options?

<p>Is</p> Signup and view all the answers

I ______ help you with your project; just let me know when you're available.

<p>will</p> Signup and view all the answers

He ______ going to move to another country if he does not get accepted to the university.

<p>is</p> Signup and view all the answers

We ______ not see each other next week beacause I am not in town.

<p>will</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example sentence using the Present Continuous to describe a planned event in the near future, framed as a question.

<p>Are you meeting John for lunch tomorrow?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form using 'going to': 'They are going to buy a new car next month.'

<p>They are not going to buy a new car next month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Create a question using 'going to' to inquire about someone's future plans regarding their summer vacation.

<p>Where are you going to travel this summer?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Formulate a sentence using 'will' to express a spontaneous decision to help someone.

<p>I will help you with that bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide a negative sentence with 'will' expressing a refusal to do something.

<p>I will not (won't) do that.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Present Continuous for Future Plans

Used for plans and arrangements at a specific time in the near future. Example: Jack is meeting Laurie this evening.

"Going-to" Future

Expresses short or long-term plans and certain predictions based on current evidence. Example: I’m going to finish my apprenticeship in two years.

"Will" Future

Used for decisions made at the moment of speaking, offers, promises, and uncertain predictions. Example: I’ll have the steak, please.

Present Continuous Question (Future Plan)

Are you meeting with your advisor this week?

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"Going to" Future Question

Are they going to expand the business next year?

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Present Continuous Negative (Future)

Expresses a negative future plan using present continuous. Indicates an arrangement that someone is not doing.

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Going-to Future Negative

Used for stating a negative plan using going-to future. It indicates that something is not planned or expected to happen.

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'Will' Future Negative

Used for expressing a negative prediction or decision using 'will'. It indicates something one believes won't happen or one chooses not to do.

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Present Continuous Negative Interrogative (Future)

Are you not attending the ceremony? (Arrangement)

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Negative Interrogative with 'Going To'

When asking if someone doesn't intend to do something in the future.

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Going-to Future Question

Are you going to help me?

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Will for Promises (Future)

Will you marry me?

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'Will' for Offers

Used to make offers or suggestions spontaneously. It indicates a willingness to do something at the time of speaking.

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'Will' Future Question

Used to ask about spontaneous decisions using 'will'. It inquires if someone is going to do something at the moment of asking.

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'Will' Future for Predictions

Used to express uncertainty or opinion about future events. It is used for predictions based on personal beliefs rather than solid evidence.

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Present Continuous Affirmative (Future)

Expresses an intention to do something in the near future using the present continuous tense. It implies a firm arrangement.

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"Will" Future Affirmative

Used to state an optimistic prediction about the future when speaking.

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Negative Interrogative with Present Continuous

Asks a question about a future event someone has not planned or an arrangement they are not making.

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Study Notes

Present Continuous for Future Plans

  • Designates arrangements at a set time, soon
  • Used when an event is scheduled, with established details of time and place
  • Structure: Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing + (time/place)
  • Affirmative example: "Jack is meeting Laurie this evening," for a planned meeting
  • Negative example: "Jack is not meeting Laurie this evening," for a cancelled meeting
  • Interrogative example: "Is Jack meeting Laurie this evening?" to confirm a scheduled event

Going-to Future

  • Applicable to future plans of both short and long duration
  • Utilized for predictions based on current, observable evidence
  • Formed as: Subject + is/am/are + going to + base form of verb
  • Affirmative example: "I am going to finish my apprenticeship in two years," for a planned action
  • Negative example: "I am not going to finish my apprenticeship in two years," for a plan that won't occur
  • Interrogative example: "Are you going to finish your apprenticeship in two years?" to ask about future plans
  • "She is going to fall off her bike!" exemplifies prediction based on visible evidence

Will Future

  • Indicates choices made instantly at the time of speaking
  • Applies to offers, promises, and predictions lacking certainty
  • Construction: Subject + will + base form of verb
  • Affirmative example: "I’ll have the steak, please," for a spontaneous decision
  • Negative example: "I will not have the steak" or "I won't have the steak," for a refusal
  • Interrogative example: "Will you have the steak?" to make an offer or seek confirmation
  • "I’ll carry your bags for you" exemplifies its role in making offers
  • "I will always love you!" exemplifies using for promises
  • "I think the world will be a better place in 100 years" shows uncertain predictions

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