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What is the main function of the future continuous tense?
What is the main function of the future continuous tense?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using the future continuous to talk about future plans?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using the future continuous to talk about future plans?
What is the form of the future continuous tense?
What is the form of the future continuous tense?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using the future continuous to make a prediction?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using the future continuous to make a prediction?
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What is the function of the future continuous in the sentence 'It may be snowing when we arrive'?
What is the function of the future continuous in the sentence 'It may be snowing when we arrive'?
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Which of the following sentences is an example of using the future continuous to talk about a scheduled event?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using the future continuous to talk about a scheduled event?
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What is the difference between 'I will study' and 'I will be studying'?
What is the difference between 'I will study' and 'I will be studying'?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the future continuous tense?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the future continuous tense?
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Which of the following sentences is an example of using the future continuous to ask about someone's plans?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using the future continuous to ask about someone's plans?
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What is the function of the word 'probably' in the sentence 'It will probably be sunny tomorrow'?
What is the function of the word 'probably' in the sentence 'It will probably be sunny tomorrow'?
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Study Notes
Future Actions
- The future continuous tense is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific point in the future.
- It is often used to talk about future actions that are not yet certain or are dependent on other circumstances.
- Form: will be + present participle (e.g. I will be studying, she will be working)
Examples:
- At 8pm, I will be watching TV.
- Tomorrow, they will be playing soccer.
Future Plans
- The future continuous is used to talk about future plans or arrangements that are not yet certain.
- It can be used to express intentions or plans that are not yet fixed.
- It can also be used to ask about or discuss someone's plans.
Examples:
- I will be going to the movies tonight, if I can find someone to go with.
- What will you be doing next summer?
Prediction
- The future continuous can be used to make predictions about the future.
- It is often used with words like "probably", "maybe", or "I think" to express uncertainty.
- It can also be used to talk about things that are likely to happen.
Examples:
- It will be raining tomorrow, so take an umbrella.
- I think it will be a cold winter this year.
Probability
- The future continuous can be used to express probability or possibility.
- It is often used with words like "may", "might", or "could" to express uncertainty.
- It can also be used to talk about things that are possible but not certain.
Examples:
- It may be snowing when we arrive.
- She might be studying for her exam right now.
Scheduled Events
- The future continuous can be used to talk about scheduled events or timetabled activities.
- It is often used to describe things that are already planned or arranged.
- It can also be used to talk about things that are part of a routine or schedule.
Examples:
- The plane will be taking off at 10am.
- The bus will be arriving in 10 minutes.
Future Continuous Tense
- Used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific point in the future
- Often used to talk about future actions that are not yet certain or are dependent on other circumstances
- Formed using "will be" + present participle (e.g. I will be studying, she will be working)
Talking about Future Plans
- Used to talk about future plans or arrangements that are not yet certain
- Can be used to express intentions or plans that are not yet fixed
- Can be used to ask about or discuss someone's plans
- Examples: I will be going to the movies tonight, if I can find someone to go with. What will you be doing next summer?
Making Predictions
- Used to make predictions about the future
- Often used with words like "probably", "maybe", or "I think" to express uncertainty
- Can be used to talk about things that are likely to happen
- Examples: It will be raining tomorrow, so take an umbrella. I think it will be a cold winter this year.
Expressing Probability
- Used to express probability or possibility
- Often used with words like "may", "might", or "could" to express uncertainty
- Can be used to talk about things that are possible but not certain
- Examples: It may be snowing when we arrive. She might be studying for her exam right now.
Scheduled Events
- Used to talk about scheduled events or timetabled activities
- Often used to describe things that are already planned or arranged
- Can be used to talk about things that are part of a routine or schedule
- Examples: The plane will be taking off at 10am. The bus will be arriving in 10 minutes.
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Learn about the future continuous tense, its usage and formation, and how to use it to describe future actions.
