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What is the correct form to use when talking about future events that are not planned or decided yet?
What is the correct form to use when talking about future events that are not planned or decided yet?
Which form is used to express a decision made at the moment of speaking?
Which form is used to express a decision made at the moment of speaking?
What form is used to express certainty about a future event?
What form is used to express certainty about a future event?
Which form is used to express possibility or uncertainty about a future event?
Which form is used to express possibility or uncertainty about a future event?
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What form is used to make predictions about the future based on evidence or signs?
What form is used to make predictions about the future based on evidence or signs?
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Which form is used to make tentative predictions or possibilities about the future?
Which form is used to make tentative predictions or possibilities about the future?
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Which of the following sentences uses 'will' to express a future event that is planned?
Which of the following sentences uses 'will' to express a future event that is planned?
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What is the function of 'going to' in the sentence 'It's going to snow this winter'?
What is the function of 'going to' in the sentence 'It's going to snow this winter'?
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Which sentence uses 'might' to express a possibility or uncertainty about a future event?
Which sentence uses 'might' to express a possibility or uncertainty about a future event?
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Which of the following sentences expresses a higher degree of certainty about a future event?
Which of the following sentences expresses a higher degree of certainty about a future event?
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What is the function of 'will' in the sentence 'She will win the award'?
What is the function of 'will' in the sentence 'She will win the award'?
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Which sentence uses 'going to' to express a plan or intention about a future event?
Which sentence uses 'going to' to express a plan or intention about a future event?
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Which of the following sentences makes a prediction based on facts or evidence?
Which of the following sentences makes a prediction based on facts or evidence?
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Which sentence uses 'might' to make a prediction that is uncertain or based on possibility?
Which sentence uses 'might' to make a prediction that is uncertain or based on possibility?
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Study Notes
Predicting Future Events
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Will: Used to talk about future events that are not planned or decided yet.
- Example: "It will rain tomorrow."
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Going to: Used to talk about future plans or intentions.
- Example: "I'm going to the store later."
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Might: Used to talk about uncertain future events.
- Example: "It might rain tomorrow."
Making Decisions
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Will: Used to express a decision made at the moment of speaking.
- Example: "I'll have a coffee, thank you."
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Going to: Used to express a prior decision or plan.
- Example: "I'm going to the gym tonight."
- Might: Not typically used to express decisions.
Expressing Certainty
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Will: Used to express certainty about a future event.
- Example: "She will graduate next year."
- Going to: Not typically used to express certainty.
- Might: Not used to express certainty.
Expressing Possibility
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Might: Used to express possibility or uncertainty about a future event.
- Example: "It might snow tomorrow."
- Will: Not typically used to express possibility.
- Going to: Not typically used to express possibility.
Making Predictions
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Will: Used to make predictions about the future.
- Example: "The company will expand next year."
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Going to: Used to make predictions based on evidence or signs.
- Example: "It's going to rain, look at those clouds."
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Might: Used to make tentative predictions or possibilities.
- Example: "The new policy might increase productivity."
Predicting Future Events
- Will is used to talk about future events that are not planned or decided yet, e.g., "It will rain tomorrow."
- Going to is used to talk about future plans or intentions, e.g., "I'm going to the store later."
- Might is used to talk about uncertain future events, e.g., "It might rain tomorrow."
Making Decisions
- Will is used to express a decision made at the moment of speaking, e.g., "I'll have a coffee, thank you."
- Going to is used to express a prior decision or plan, e.g., "I'm going to the gym tonight."
- Might is not typically used to express decisions.
Expressing Certainty
- Will is used to express certainty about a future event, e.g., "She will graduate next year."
- Going to and Might are not typically used to express certainty.
Expressing Possibility
- Might is used to express possibility or uncertainty about a future event, e.g., "It might snow tomorrow."
- Will and Going to are not typically used to express possibility.
Making Predictions
- Will is used to make predictions about the future, e.g., "The company will expand next year."
- Going to is used to make predictions based on evidence or signs, e.g., "It's going to rain, look at those clouds."
- Might is used to make tentative predictions or possibilities, e.g., "The new policy might increase productivity."
Predicting Future Events
- Will is used to talk about future events that are certain or very likely to happen, e.g., "It will rain tomorrow," "She will graduate next year."
- Going to is used to talk about future events that are planned or predicted based on evidence, e.g., "It's going to snow this winter," "They're going to get married next month."
- Might is used to talk about future events that are possible but not certain, e.g., "It might rain tomorrow," "He might get the job."
Making Decisions
- Will is used to express a decision or intention, e.g., "I'll meet you at 7pm," "She will resign from her job."
- Going to is used to express a plan or intention, e.g., "I'm going to study abroad," "They're going to start a business."
- Might is not typically used to express decisions or intentions.
Expressing Certainty
- Will is used to express certainty or confidence about a future event, e.g., "It will happen," "She will win the award."
- Going to can be used to express certainty, but it implies a plan or evidence, e.g., "It's going to happen," "They're going to get married."
- Might implies uncertainty or doubt, so it's not used to express certainty.
Expressing Possibility
- Might is used to express possibility or uncertainty about a future event, e.g., "It might rain," "He might get the job."
- Will can be used to express possibility, but it implies a higher degree of certainty, e.g., "It will probably rain," "She will likely get the job."
- Going to implies a plan or evidence, so it's not typically used to express possibility.
Making Predictions
- Will is used to make predictions based on facts or evidence, e.g., "It will rain tomorrow," "The company will go bankrupt."
- Going to is used to make predictions based on plans or evidence, e.g., "It's going to snow this winter," "They're going to get married."
- Might is used to make predictions that are uncertain or based on possibility, e.g., "It might rain tomorrow," "He might get the job."
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Test your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary by identifying the correct use of future tense, including will, going to, and might. Complete the sentences to practice your language skills.
