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What does the structure 'Be going to' primarily imply?
What does the structure 'Be going to' primarily imply?
- An intention or plan (correct)
- A spontaneous decision
- A general statement
- A past action
Which future tense structure is typically used for actions that will be completed by a specific point in time?
Which future tense structure is typically used for actions that will be completed by a specific point in time?
- Be going to
- Present Continuous
- Will
- Future Perfect (correct)
Which of the following phrases is an indicator of future time?
Which of the following phrases is an indicator of future time?
- Now
- Yesterday
- Always
- Tomorrow (correct)
In what context is the structure 'Will' typically used?
In what context is the structure 'Will' typically used?
Which example best demonstrates the use of conditional statements in future tense?
Which example best demonstrates the use of conditional statements in future tense?
Flashcards
Future Tense
Future Tense
Describes actions or events that will happen in the future.
"Be going to" Future
"Be going to" Future
Used for planned or intended future actions.
"Will" Future
"Will" Future
Used for future actions that may be spontaneous or not planned in advance.
Future Perfect
Future Perfect
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"Indicators of Future Time"
"Indicators of Future Time"
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Study Notes
Future Tenses
- Be going to: Used to express intentions, decisions, or plans for the future. It indicates a pre-determined action.
- Will: Used for future actions that are not planned or are spontaneous decisions.
- Future Perfect: Used to express an action that will be completed by a specific time in the future.
Conditional Sentences
- If... (then): Used to express a condition and its likely result/outcome. This example shows a conditional sentence related to studying and a mobile phone.
Other Future Expressions
- Hope: Expressing a desire for something to happen in the future.
- Promise: A commitment to do something in the future.
- Think/Believe/Guess: Expressing a prediction or supposition about the future.
- Arrange/Pre-book: Used for making future arrangements or reservations.
- Match: A competition, likely scheduled for the future.
Specific Example - Future Tense
- Essam will be playing: A specific future event, the match is scheduled for tomorrow.
- From 3 pm to 5 pm: This specifies the time frame of the match.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the usage of future tenses and conditional sentences in English. Learn how to express intentions, spontaneous decisions, and conditions with their outcomes. Test your knowledge on various future expressions such as hopes, promises, and predictions.
