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What is the present progressive used for?
What is the present progressive used for?
Actions happening now or definite arrangements in the future
What are you doing now?
What are you doing now?
It is an example of using the present progressive.
What is an example of a future arrangement using the present progressive?
What is an example of a future arrangement using the present progressive?
My friends are arriving tomorrow.
What phrase is used to describe plans in English?
What phrase is used to describe plans in English?
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What is an example of using 'will' for uncertain plans?
What is an example of using 'will' for uncertain plans?
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How do you express the purpose of doing something in English?
How do you express the purpose of doing something in English?
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What is an example sentence using the infinitive to express purpose?
What is an example sentence using the infinitive to express purpose?
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Which sentence correctly uses 'going to' for a plan?
Which sentence correctly uses 'going to' for a plan?
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Which time expression indicates a future arrangement?
Which time expression indicates a future arrangement?
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What describes an uncertain plan using 'will'?
What describes an uncertain plan using 'will'?
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Which sentence illustrates the use of the infinitive to express purpose?
Which sentence illustrates the use of the infinitive to express purpose?
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Which of the following indicates an action happening now?
Which of the following indicates an action happening now?
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Study Notes
The Present Progressive
- Use the present progressive tense to describe actions happening right now.
- Use the present progressive tense to discuss definite plans for the future.
- Examples:
- "My friends are waiting for me at the airport." (action happening now)
- "My friends are arriving tomorrow." (definite plan for the future)
Future With "Going to" and "Will"
- Use "be + going to" to express planned events.
- Use "will + maybe/probably" to express uncertain or indefinite plans.
- Examples:
- "What are you going to do on your vacation?"
- "I'm going to travel to Europe." (definite plan)
- "I'm not going to travel this year." (definite plan)
- “Where will you stay?"
- "Maybe I'll stay with friends." (uncertain plan)
- "I probably won't stay in a hotel." (uncertain/indefinite plan)
Infinitives of Purpose
- Use the infinitive to explain the reason behind an action.
- Examples:
- "I'm going to KSA to visit relatives."
- "He got up early to catch the plane."
Present Progressive
- Use the present progressive for actions happening now or for definite arrangements in the future.
- Example: My friends are waiting for me at the airport.
- Example: What are you doing now?
- Example: My friends are arriving tomorrow.
- Example: What are you doing tonight?
- Time expressions such as tonight, tomorrow, next week indicate the future.
Future with Going to and Will
- Use (be +) going to to talk about plans.
- Example: What are you going to do on your vacation?
- Example: I'm going to travel to Europe.
- Example: I'm not going to travel this year.
- Use will + maybe/probably for uncertain or indefinite plans.
- Example: Where will you stay?
- Example: Maybe I'll stay with friends.
- Example: I probably won't stay in a hotel.
Infinitives of Purpose
- Use the infinitive to say why people do things.
- Example: I'm going to KSA to visit relatives.
- Example: He got up early to catch the plane.
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Description
This quiz covers the use of present progressive tense for actions and future plans, as well as the use of 'going to' and 'will' for planned or uncertain events. Additionally, it explores the infinitive form to explain reasons for actions. Test your understanding of these important English grammar concepts.
