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2- Verb to be + going to + infinitive,

We use this structure:

A - When we express our intention about planned and decided


actions. Thus, the following words are keywords for this
structure, "intend, plan and decide".
We are going to travel to Cairo next week; we have the
intention to visit it.

B - When we predict a future event that has evidence in the


present.
- I think John is going to succeed. He is studying hard
nowadays.

C - When we have these expressions:


Take care = Be careful = Look out = Watch out
Be careful; it is going to rain. You have to take an umbrella.

3- Present Continuous tense


We use this structure to talk about definite, arranged and
prepared actions.
We are going to the north coast next week as I have arranged.

4- Present simple tense


We use this structure to talk about actions that are on calendars
or timetables.
The final exams are on 3rd July.

5- The Future continuous


will + be + ing
We use it to say that the subject is in the middle of doing an
action at a certain time in the future.
I will be watching a match from 7 to 9 tomorrow.

6- The future perfect


will + have + pp
We use this structure to talk about an action that will have
finished or have completed before or at a particular time in the
future.
We use this tense with the following time expressions:
By ( tomorrow- next...............)
This time ( tomorrow- next..........................)
In (two weeks - four days...........)time
By tomorrow, l will have completed my social studies
assignment.

* Notes:

1 - Personal qualities are not clear evidences. We use " will


"with them.
Laila will pass her final exams. She is a clever student.
2- Temporary qualities are evidences; it is better to use "verb to
be + going to + infinitive " with them.
John looks tired. I think he is going to sleep now.

3- We use shall with I & We to present suggestions and offers.


Shall we have a soft drink?

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