10 Questions
Which future tense is used to make predictions based on evidence or statistics?
Going to
What future tense is used to express intentions?
Going to
Which future tense is used to make predictions based on imagination?
Will
In which situation would you use the future tense 'going to' to make a prediction?
Based on evidence or statistics
What does it mean to have an 'intention' in the context of future tenses?
Wanting to do something
Which tense is used for instant decisions, promises, and offers?
Will / won't
What is an example of an instant decision?
I'll have the salmon with a side order of vegetables.
What future tense do we use to talk about an action finished before a specific moment in the future?
Future Perfect
Which tense is used for scheduled events?
Present simple
What is an example of a scheduled event?
Our flight leaves at 8:00.
Study Notes
Future Tenses
- The future tense used to make predictions based on evidence or statistics is the future simple.
- The future continuous is used to express intentions.
- The future tense used to make predictions based on imagination is the future perfect.
- The future tense 'going to' is used to make a prediction when there is evidence now that indicates something will happen in the future.
Intentions and Decisions
- Having an intention in the context of future tenses means planning or deciding to do something before the moment of speaking.
- The future simple is used for instant decisions, promises, and offers.
- An example of an instant decision is: "I'll help you with your homework".
Future Actions
- The future perfect is used to talk about an action finished before a specific moment in the future.
- The future perfect is used to describe an action that will be completed at a specific point in the future.
Scheduled Events
- The present simple is used for scheduled events, such as timetables or calendars.
- An example of a scheduled event is: "The train leaves at 5pm tomorrow".
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