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1B GRAMMAR BANK future forms = gino snoasnton made eon arnt eae be going to+bese form shang cates olan ere re aapee cea vee af et on ea facure plansand intentions 7) ie wavore dare Gvaiasems sy My sister's going to adopt. child. + We often use the present continuous with verbs relating. Are you going co buy anew cat ora used one? totravel arrangements, eg. go, come, arrive, leave ec m noe goingto go to New York City tomorrow. The Fm going to Tokyo tomorrow and coming back on Tuesday. is cancele > will+ base form predictions @) The Yankeesare going to win. They're playing really well instant decisions, promises, offers, predictions, (@) 203) Look at hose black clouds. think t's going to rain future facts, suggestions Tit ave the steak, (instant decision) Toate Noted ere nme eetnel eat Iwon'etell anybody where you are, (promise) decided to do something, NOT Mysisterswittndoptarchitt: Il earry that bag for you. (offer) You'll love New York City! (prediction) + Wealso.use going 10 to makea prediction about the future, ie eeclahonen! Gaatael especially when you can see or have some evidence (eg, black clouds). Mihave the steak. present continuous: be + verb +-ing future arrangements @19) Lorna and james are getting married in October. ingat 10:00 tomorrow in Jack's office pa Jane's leaving on Friday and coming back next Tuesday ‘Weuse wil wont (NOT the simple present forintan decisions, pronaes offers and raggestions NO' Fee hat hanforyee: + Weofien usethe present continous for future arrangements. «We ean alsouse will won't for predictions, eg, think the + Thereis very lite difference between the presen continuous Yan wil wi ane lleaboue Gtr etn, The and goingofor fare plans J arrangements, and often you lection willbe on March Ist. can use either, a Gireld) the correct form. Check ¥ the b Complete B's replies with a correct future form. sentence ifboth are possible A. What's your stepmother going to do about her ar? My grandparents are oing to retire [will etre B Sliekpaiag es eval ene. foul next year 7 1 A Tim going to miss you 1 Wellinvite | We'e going to invite your B Don't worry. [promise every day. (write) parents for Sunday hinch? 2. A Whatare Alan's plans for dhe Future? 2 Pm going to make Tit makea cake for your a acdagieseeaqonesrng, Be momr's birthday, if you want. x 3 Fmnot having [I'm not going to have dinner with my family tonight. 4 The exam willbe | is being on the last Friday ofthe semester. 5 You can trust me. I'm not telling [won't tell anyone what you told me. A Can I see you tonight? B No.l late. How about Saturday? (work) 4A What would you like foran appetizer? BI the shrimp, please. (have) 5. A There's nothing in the refrigerator. BOK, we ‘some take-out Mexican food? (get) 6 Mycousin is arriving | will arrive at 5:30 p.m. 6 A don't haveany money, so [can’t go out. 7 think he birthrate will go down is going 10 B Noproblem.1 you some. (lend) go downin my county inthe nex few years. 7 A Can wehavea barbecue tomorrow? 8 Tm not going to go | [won't goto my brother- B I don’t think so. On the radio they sid that it (ain) in-laws party next weekend. 8 A Weland at about eight o'clock 9m going to help [1Hhelp you with the dishes. B ____you___arde from the airport? (need)

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