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What do we use the present continuous tense for when talking about the future?
What do we use the present continuous tense for when talking about the future?
Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to talk about future plans?
Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to talk about future plans?
What does the present continuous tense imply when used to make predictions about the future?
What does the present continuous tense imply when used to make predictions about the future?
Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to make a prediction about the future?
Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to make a prediction about the future?
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What is the function of the present continuous tense in the sentence 'We're having a meeting on Friday at 2 pm'?
What is the function of the present continuous tense in the sentence 'We're having a meeting on Friday at 2 pm'?
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When is the present continuous tense often used with words like 'next', 'tomorrow', 'tonight', etc.?
When is the present continuous tense often used with words like 'next', 'tomorrow', 'tonight', etc.?
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Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to talk about a future arrangement?
Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to talk about a future arrangement?
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What do the words 'soon', 'in the near future', 'in a few days', etc. often indicate when used with the present continuous tense?
What do the words 'soon', 'in the near future', 'in a few days', etc. often indicate when used with the present continuous tense?
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Study Notes
Future Plans
- The present continuous tense is used to talk about future plans or arrangements that have already been made.
- It implies that the plan has been fixed or decided upon.
- Often used with words like "next", "tomorrow", "tonight", "this weekend", etc.
- Examples:
- I'm flying to Paris next week.
- We're moving to a new house next month.
- They're getting married this summer.
Predictions
- The present continuous tense is used to make predictions about the future based on present evidence.
- It implies that something is likely to happen or is already in progress.
- Often used with words like "soon", "in the near future", "in a few days", etc.
- Examples:
- It's getting warmer, so I'm expecting a hot summer.
- The company is expanding rapidly, so I'm expecting a promotion soon.
- The weather forecast says it's going to rain tomorrow, so I'm bringing an umbrella.
Arrangements
- The present continuous tense is used to talk about future arrangements or schedules that have already been made.
- It implies that the arrangement has been fixed or planned.
- Often used with words like "at", "on", "in", etc.
- Examples:
- I'm meeting my friends at the park at 7 pm tonight.
- We're having a meeting on Friday at 2 pm.
- The concert is scheduled to start at 8 pm tomorrow night.
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Test your understanding of the present continuous tense used to talk about future plans, arrangements, and predictions. Learn how to use it with different time expressions and in various contexts.
