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Future
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fatenam
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Future
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Hi,
There are different ways to express Future;
will + v ( inf )
be going to + v ( inf )
the present progressive.
But, would you please explain the difference between them, and their different uses.
Thanks in advance. |
29 Dec 2012
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falafel
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Good morning dear friend. Future forms:
-will +Verb is used for instant decision taken for a future action( I am hungry, I will have a sandwiche)
-to be going to + verb: Future intention ( I am going to buy a new car) there is no programme.
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29 Dec 2012
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maceman
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Hello, I have found that the following webpage has helped in understanding the difference ways to express the future in English. Hope it helps you. Mark |
29 Dec 2012
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abumohamed
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D/ The future
There are
many forms which express the future time :
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Forms
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Examples
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Meaning /Use
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Accompanying expressions
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1/ a)
will � �ll
Will
not � won�t
b)
Shall � shall not � shan�t
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a) It will
rain tomorrow.
b) We shall fight and we shall
win.
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a) prediction
b) determination
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Tomorrow
Next week
Next year
After a
few days
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2/ The
present continuous
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I am visiting my friend next
week.
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Future
plan / programme
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3/ be
going to + verb
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a) I am
going to be a doctor when I grow up.
b) It is
clowdy. It is going to rain.
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a)
Future intention
b)
Future result of a present cause.
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The
future continuous ( will be + verb +ing)
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Tomorrow morning I will be taking my exam.
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An
action in progress in the future
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The
future perfect ( shall / will +
have +past participle )
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By the
end of May, we will have studied all the English lessons.
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An
action that at a given future time will be in the past or just finished.
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By then
By that
time By the 24th of June
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30 Dec 2012
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pilarmham
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I have grown fond of this example to explain my students part of it:
Imagine you win the lottery. You ask yourself what to do with the money.
1. When you come up with the idea and you say: I �ll travel to the Caribbean! (this is an instant decision).
2. When you are leaving your house to go to the travel agency, you meet a neighbour who wants to know your plans: I am going to travel to the Caribbean, you say (this is a plan, an intention, you have given it some thought).
3. Then you meet your ex-wife. She wants to know and share! You say: I am travelling to the Caribbean. Nothing is going to change my mind. I �ve already bought the tickets. (This is a firm decision).
Hope it helps.
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30 Dec 2012
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