CHAPTER I

BACKGROUND

A. Important Rationalization of CBR

Often we are confused about choosing reference books to read and understand. Sometimes
we choose one book but it doesn't satisfy our hearts. For example in terms of language
analysis or incomplete material. Therefore, the author makes this Critical Book Review to
make it easier for readers to choose reference books, especially on the subject matter of
future tense.

B. The Purpose of Writing CBR

Criticize / compare one topic of educational psychology lecture material in two different
books.

C. Benefits of CBR
1. To add insight into future tense.
2. To find out weaknesses and strengths in two different books.

D. The identity of book

 Main Book
1. Title : Fundamentals Of English Grammar
2. Author : Betty Schrampfer Azar
3. Publisher : Tina B.Carver
4. City of publication: Surakarta
5. Publication Year : 2015
6. ISBN : 0-13-338278-8

 Comparison Book
1. Title : Writing Clues for Better Writing Competence
2. Author : Pardiyono
3. Publisher : ANDI

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4. City of publication: Yogyakarta
5. Publication Year : 2006
6. ISBN : 979-763-129-x

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 CHAPTER II
SUMMARY OF CONTENT BOOK

 Summary of Main Chapter

1. Expressing Future Time : Be Going To and Will
(a) I am going to leave Be going to and Will are
at nine tomorrow used to express future time.
morning.
(b) I will leave at nine (a) And (b) have the
FUTURE tomorrow morning. same meaning.
(c) Marrie is going to (c) and (d) have the
be at the meeting same meaning.
tonight.
(d) Marrie will be at the .
meeting tonight.
(e) I shall leave at nine tomorrow morning. The use of shall (with I or We) to
(f) We shall leave at nine tomorrow express future time is infrequent and
morning. formal

 Will and be going to to usually give the same meaning, but sometimes they express
different meanings.

2. Forms With Will

STATEMENT {I-You-She-He-It-We-They} will come tomorrow.

NEGATIVE {I-You-She-He-It-We-They} will not (won’t) come

tomorrow.
QUESTION Will {I-You-She-He-It-We-They} come tomorrow.

SHORT ANSWER Yes, {I-You-She-He-It-We-They} will?

No, {I-You-She-He-It-We-They} won’t?

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 CONSTRACTIONS I’ll, you’ll, she’ll, he’ll, Will is usually contracted with
it’ll, we’ll, they’ll pronouns in both speech and
informal writing.
Bob + will = “Bob’ll” Will is usually contracted with
The teacher will = “the nouns in speech, but usually
teacher’ll” not in writing.

3. Using Probably With Will

(a) Ann will probably go to the park People 0ften use probably with will.
tomorrow. Probably comes between will and the
(b) Bob probably won’t go to the park main verb, as in (a) In a negative sentence,
tomorrow. probably comes in front of won’t, as in
(c) FORMAL : Bob will probably not (b), or more formally, between will and
go to the park tomorrow. not¸ as in (c).

4. Be going to vs Will
(a) She is going to succeed because Be going to and will are the same when
she works hard. they are used to make predictions about the
(b) She will succeed because she works future. (a) and (b) have the same meaning.
hard.
(c) I bought some wood because I am Be going to (but not will) is used to
going to build a bookcase for my express a preconceived plan. In (c) : The
apartment. speaker is planning to build a bookcase.
(d) This chair is too heavy for you to Will (but not be going to) is used to
carry alone. I’ll help you. volunteer or express willingness. In (d) :
The speaker is happy to help.

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 5. Using The Present Progressive To Express Future Time
(a) Don is going to come to the party Sometimes the present progressive is used to
tomorrow night express future time. (a) and (b) have same
(b) Don is coming to the party tomorrow night meaning. That present progressive is used to
(c) We’re going to go to a movie tonight express future time when the sentence concerns
(d) We’re going to a movie tonight a definite plan, a definite intention, a definite
(e) I’m going to stay home tonight future activity.
(f) I’m staying home tonight
Verb such as come, go, stay, arrive, leave are
(g) Ann is going to fly to Chicago next week
frequently use in the present progressive to
(h) Ann is flying to Chicago next week
express future time. Such verb express definite
(i) Bob is going to take a taxi to the airport
plans.
tomorrow
Verbs expressing planned means of
(j) Bob is taking a taxi to airport tomorrow
transportation in the future are also frequently
(k) A: You shouldn’t buy that used car. It’s in used in the present progressive for; for example,
terrible condition it cost too much. You fly, walk, ride, drive,take.
don’t have enough money. You’ll have to
Sometimes a speaker will use the present
get insurance. Buying that used is a crazy
progressive when he or she wants to make a
idea.
very strong statement about a future activity, as
B: I am buying that used car tomorrow
in (k)
morning! My mind is made up. Nobody-not
you, not my mother, not my father-can stop
me. I’m buying that car, and that’s it! I
don’t want to talk about it anymore.
A: Oh well, it’s your money.

6. Using The Simple Present To Express Future Tense

a) My plane arrives at 7:35 tomorrow The simple present can express future time when
evening events are on a definite schedule or timetable.
b) Tom’s new job status starts next week Only a few verbs are used in the simple present to

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c) The semester ends in two more weeks express future time. The most common are
d) There is a meeting at ten tomorrow arrive, leave, end, begin, finish, open, close, be

7. Using Plans For Future Activities : Using Intend, Plan, Hope

(a) I’m intrenidng/ I intend to go to Intend plan, and hope are used in present
Paris tenses to express present idea about future
(b) I’m planning/ I plan to take a trip activities. Incorrect : I will intend to go to
next month Paris next month.
(c) I’m hoping/ I hope to fly to paris
Intend, plan, and hope are followed by an
next month
infinitive ( to + the simple form of a verb)
(d) I intend to + go
I plan to + take

8. Immediate Future: Using Be About To

(a) Aan’s bags are packed, and she is The idiom be about to do something
wearing her coat. She is about to express an activity that will happen in the
leave for the airport immediate future , usually within five
(b) Shhh. The movie is about to begin minutes in (a) : ann is going to leave
sometime in the next few month

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 Summary of Comparison Chapter
1. Simple future or future indefinite tense
it show “indefinite” action in the future.

Formula : (Assertive Sentences)

S + shall, will + “not” (if negative) + V1 + O

Example :

1. I shall help you in this matter.

2. We shall go out for walk in the morning.
3. You will not make a mischief.

Interogative sentences
Formula : Shall, will + S + “not” if negative + V1 + O?

Example :

1. Will you lend me your pen?

2. Shall I shut the window?
3. Will this bus not leave at 3:00 p.m.?

Note :

a. If there are two Clauses in a sentence, both with the sense in the future tense, present
indefinite tense will be used in the subordinate clause, while the principal clause will
be in respective future tense (generally present indefinite tense), e.g:
i. When I go to Bombay, I shall bring a beautiful watch for you.
ii. If you work hard, you will pass.
iii. When ypu go to him, you will find him doing his quietly.

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 b. Generally “shall” is used wih First erson i.e. “I” and “we” and “will” in all other
cases. But this usage is reserved in the following cases: (1) Promise, (2)
determination, (3) Order, (4) Command, (5) Threat or Warning, e.g.:
i. I will help you in this matter. (promise)
ii. We will achieve our goal in the long run. (Determination)
iii. You shall not steal. (Command)
iv. You shall do this work immediately. (Order)
v. You shall be punished if you fail to do this work. (Threat)
vi. If you do not observe prevention, you shall have to suffer. (warning)

2. Future Continuous Tense

This tense dentes the continuity of an action in the future tense.

Formula : S + shall, will + be + V1 + ing + O.

Examples :

1. The labourers will be straining hard to lift the stone.

2. The rumour-mongers will be spreading rumours in the town.
3. Good boys will not be playing with naughty boys.

Interogative Sentences

Formula : Shall, will + S + “not” if negative + be + V1 + ing + O?

Examples :

1. Will the flowers not be growing in the garden?

2. Shall I not be having my breakfast in the morning?
3. When will you brother be coming?

3. Future Perfect Tense

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 this tense indicates the perfection of an action in the future tense.
Formula : S + shall, will + “not” if negative + have + V3 + O (if applicable)

Examples :

1. We shall have reached Bombay by this time tomorrow.

2. She will not have sung a book.
3. I shall have read the book before you come.
4. She will nt have reached this place by tomorrow.

Interrogative Sentences

Formula : Shall, will + S + have + V3 + O? ( if applicable)

Example :

1. where will you have come across such a good friend?

2. Will your friends have stood by you through thick and thin?
3. Who will have stolen your book?

4. Future Perfect Continuous Tense

This tense tells us about the partial completion of an action in the future along with
continuity of remaining part of the action.

Formula : S + shall, will + have + been + V1 + ing + O (if applicable) + for, since + times.

Examples :

1. It will have been drizzling since morning.

2. The mechanic will have been working at the machine for one hour.
3. She will not have been looking after the baby since 10:00 p.m.

Introgative Sentences

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Formula : Shall, will + S + have + “not” + Ben V1 + ing + O + for , since + time?

Examples :

1. will there have been dearth of essential commodities since July?

2. Shall I not have been taking part in the tour since Wednesday?
3. How will they have been managing to live with such meager means?

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 CHAPTER III
ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION

A. Discussion of Content the chapter

Discussion of contents of the book together about future tense.
.The material in this book complete and clear, so this book suitable to be reproduced and
shared with each school, so that it can be a reference for students when they want to know
about future tense.

B. Strengths and Weakness

1. Strengths of Main Book
a. The material presented is very clear
b. The material is supplemented by example
c. Many practice questions after the material is presented

2. Strengths of Comparison Book

a. The material is explained very clearly with the future tense formula
b. Equipped with examples

3. Weakness of Main Book

We found no weakness in this material

4. Weakness of Comparison Book

Very little exercise in the questions given to this material

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 CHAPTER IV
CONCUSION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion
Discussion of contents of the book together about future tense, but in the comparison book is
discussed also about how to write with future tense. The material in this book is complete
and very clear, so this book is suitable to be reproduced and shared with each school, so that
it can be a reference for students when they want to know about future tense and how to write
well using future tense.

B. Suggestion
To perfect and improve the content and systematic in writing and presentation, we from the
compilers expect constructive criticism and suggestions from all parties that produce
improvements in the future

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 REFERENCES

Susylowati, Eka. 2015. Bahasa Inggris bagi Pemula. Surakarta : Graha Ilmu.

Pardiyono. 2006. Writing Clues for Better Writing Competence. Yogyakarta : Andi.

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