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What is the formula for forming the simple future tense?
What is the formula for forming the simple future tense?
Which construction is common in both speech and casual writing to show something will happen in the future?
Which construction is common in both speech and casual writing to show something will happen in the future?
Which construction is recommended for formal writing to indicate future events?
Which construction is recommended for formal writing to indicate future events?
What is the formula for making the simple future negative using the 'will' construction?
What is the formula for making the simple future negative using the 'will' construction?
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Which construction is used to make the simple future negative in the 'going to' form?
Which construction is used to make the simple future negative in the 'going to' form?
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In which construction do we use 'am/is/are' with 'going to' to indicate future events?
In which construction do we use 'am/is/are' with 'going to' to indicate future events?
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What is the informal aspect associated with the 'going to' construction for indicating future events?
What is the informal aspect associated with the 'going to' construction for indicating future events?
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Which construction should be avoided in formal writing when indicating future events?
Which construction should be avoided in formal writing when indicating future events?
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Study Notes
Forming the Simple Future Tense
- The formula for forming the simple future tense is Subject + will + base form of the verb (e.g., I will go, you will eat, etc.)
- The "will" construction is common in both speech and casual writing to show something will happen in the future.
Formal Writing
- In formal writing, it is recommended to use the "will" construction to indicate future events.
Making the Simple Future Negative
- The formula for making the simple future negative using the "will" construction is Subject + will not + base form of the verb (e.g., I will not go, you will not eat, etc.)
- The formula for making the simple future negative in the "going to" form is Subject + am/is/are not + going to + base form of the verb (e.g., I am not going to go, you are not going to eat, etc.)
"Going to" Construction
- The "going to" construction uses "am/is/are" with "going to" to indicate future events (e.g., I am going to go, you are going to eat, etc.)
- The "going to" construction has an informal aspect associated with it, making it less suitable for formal writing.
- It is recommended to avoid the "going to" construction in formal writing when indicating future events.
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Test your knowledge of using the simple future and going to future tenses in English grammar. Practice forming sentences using both structures.
