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Which future tense is used to make predictions based on evidence or statistics?
Which future tense is used to make predictions based on evidence or statistics?
What future tense is used to express intentions?
What future tense is used to express intentions?
Which future tense is used to make predictions based on imagination?
Which future tense is used to make predictions based on imagination?
In which situation would you use the future tense 'going to' to make a prediction?
In which situation would you use the future tense 'going to' to make a prediction?
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What does it mean to have an 'intention' in the context of future tenses?
What does it mean to have an 'intention' in the context of future tenses?
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Which tense is used for instant decisions, promises, and offers?
Which tense is used for instant decisions, promises, and offers?
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What is an example of an instant decision?
What is an example of an instant decision?
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What future tense do we use to talk about an action finished before a specific moment in the future?
What future tense do we use to talk about an action finished before a specific moment in the future?
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Which tense is used for scheduled events?
Which tense is used for scheduled events?
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What is an example of a scheduled event?
What is an example of a scheduled event?
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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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Test your knowledge of future tenses in English with this quiz! Explore practical situations and learn when to use will, won't, and going to for making predictions about the future. Strengthen your understanding of future tenses and enhance your language skills.
