Simple Future Tense Overview

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Which sentence correctly uses 'will' in a spontaneous decision?

  • I am going to buy a gift for her.
  • I think I will call her later. (correct)
  • I will go to the store tomorrow.
  • I will not attend the meeting next week.

What is the correct negative form of 'going to be'?

  • won't going to be
  • not going be
  • will not be
  • not going to be (correct)

In which scenario should 'going to' be used instead of 'will'?

  • When making a promise.
  • When making a prediction based on opinion.
  • When discussing planned activities. (correct)
  • When expressing spontaneous reactions.

What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

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Which example illustrates a zero conditional statement?

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How is the interrogative form of a sentence using 'will' constructed?

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What distinguishes 'second conditional' from the other conditionals?

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Which auxiliary verb is used to express possibilities in the future?

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How do you form a negative sentence with 'going to'?

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Which structure is correct for forming a question using 'will'?

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Which sentence correctly uses 'going to'?

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What is the contracted negative form of 'will not'?

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What is indicated by using the future continuous tense?

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In what situation do you generally use 'will'?

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What is the correct structure to express a future plan using 'going to'?

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Flashcards

Simple Future Tense

A verb tense used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.

Future Tense with 'will'

Used to talk about possibilities or predictions about the future.

Future Tense with 'going to'

Used to express intentions or plans for the future.

Negative Simple Future ('will')

Used to express that something will not happen in the future. Usually shortened to 'won't'.

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Negative Simple Future ('going to')

Used to express that a future plan or intention is not going to happen. 'Not' follows the 'to be' verb.

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Interrogative Simple Future ('will')

Used to ask a question about the future, using 'will'.

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Interrogative Simple Future ('going to')

Used to ask a question about future plans, using 'going to'.

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Future Continuous Tense

Used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

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Future Continuous: Structure

A tense used to describe ongoing actions in the future. It's formed with 'will be' or 'going to be' + the main verb ending in '-ing'.

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Future Continuous: Negative Form

Used to indicate that an action will not be in progress at a specific time in the future. Formed with 'will not be' or 'won't be' (contraction) with 'will' and with 'not going to be' with 'going to'.

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Future Continuous: Interrogative Form

Used to ask questions about ongoing actions in the future. Formed by placing 'will' or 'going to' before the subject, followed by 'be' + the main verb ending in '-ing'.

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When to Use 'Will'

Use when the future action is spontaneous, unplanned, a promise, a prediction based on opinion, a refusal or a request for help.

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When to Use 'Going to'

Use when the future action is a planned event, a prediction based on evidence, or something certain to happen.

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Study Notes

Simple Future Tense

  • Formation: Two auxiliary verbs: will and going to.

  • Will: Used for possibilities, spontaneous decisions, predictions, promises, requests, and general future events.

    • Structure: Will + base form of verb.
    • Example: I will go to the store.

  • Going to: Used for future plans, predictions based on current evidence, and expressing certainty.

    • Structure: am/is/are + going to + base form of verb.
    • Example: I am going to eat pizza.

Simple Future Tense - Negative Form

  • Will: Will not (or won't) + base form of verb.
    • Example: I won't go to the party.
  • Going to: Not + am/is/are + going to + base form of verb
    • Example: I am not going to the park.

Simple Future Tense - Interrogative Form

  • Will: Will + subject + base form of verb?
    • Example: Will you come with me?
  • Going to: Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base form of verb?
    • Example: Are they going to the movies?

Continuous Future Tense

  • Use: Describes actions that are ongoing in the future.
  • Formation: Use will be or going to be + –ing form of verb.
    • example: I will be studying tonight.
    • example: He is going to be working late tonight

Continuous Future Tense - Negative Form

  • Will: Will not be + –ing form of verb or won't be + –ing form of verb.
    • Example: She won't be speaking to us.
  • Going to: not + am/is/are + going to + be + –ing form of verb.
    • Example: I am not going to be attending the meeting.

Continuous Future Tense - Interrogative Form

  • Will: Will + subject + be + –ing form of verb?

    • Example: Will the workers be working overtime?

  • Going to: Am/is/are + subject + going to + be + –ing form of verb?

    • Example: Is she going to be preparing dinner?

Choosing Between Will and Going To

  • Will: Used for spontaneous decisions, predictions, promises, and general future events.
  • Going to: Used for plans, predictions based on present evidence, and expressing certainty.

Present Tense as a Future Tense

  • Present Simple: Used for scheduled events or plans in the future. Example: My appointment is next week.
  • Present Continuous: Used for short-term plans or events. Example: They are coming to see us tonight

Other Ways to Express Future Plans/Intentions

  • Using Verbs: Plan, Want, Would like Example: Jenn plans to travel next summer.

Conditional Sentences (Zero, First, and Second)

  • Zero Conditional: Used for general truths and habits. Example: If it rains, the ground gets wet.
  • First Conditional: Used for possible future events. Example: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
  • Second Conditional: Used for hypothetical situations. Example: If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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