Teacher: Ana Isabel Figueiredo

Eg.
Technological changes will become more and more important.

Predictions about the future, after certain verbs (think,

believe, expect, wonder, hope) and adverbs (probably,
perhaps), based on what we think, believe or imagine.
Eg.
Ok, then we’ll meet on Sunday afternoon.

Decisions made at the time of speaking,

intentions.
Eg.
“I’ve lost my passport. What shall I do?”
“You should go straight to the police. Shall we go together?”

Asking for urgent advice or spontaneous

reactions.
Eg.
“Will you help me?”
- “Yes, I will.”
- “No, I won’t!”

Requests, agreements and refusals.

Eg.
“Will you come to my party?”
- “Yes, I‘ll be delighted to.”
- “I’m afraid I will not be able to.”
“Shall I carry your computer?” “Yes, please.”

Invitations and offers.

Eg.
I’ll bring you a surprise gift from my holiday.
I’ll be really angry if you’re late again.
I’ll have to punish you.
I’ll see you again, won’t I?
Well, I hope we’ll meet again, but I’m not sure.

Promises, threats, hopes, expectations, fears,

determinations (usually with the verbs
promise, swear, guaratee).
Eg.
I’ve decided what to get Mary for her birthday.
I’m going to buy her the latest mobile phone.
“What are you going to do this afternoon?”
“I’m going to finish revising this book.”

Future events that are already decided, plans,

firm intentions or ambitions for the future.
Eg.
Look at the time! We’re going to be late again!

Look at that cloud – there’s going to be a tornado!

Prediction with present evidence.

Eg.
“Are you doing anything this evening, honey?”
“Yes, I’m meeting my boyfriend at 8 o’clock.”
The old factory is going to be demolished and a new
hotel is going to be built.

Definite plans and arrangements in the near

future (usually with na adverbial of time:
tonight, in a week).
Eg.
If water is heated to 212 degrees Farenheit, it boils.
I will phone you as soon as I arrive.
“What time does the film begin?”
“It doesn’t begin until 3:30.”

Normal states, in subordinate time clauses,

timetables, programmed events.
Eg.
Ladies and gentlemen, please sit down. The show is about
to start.
I was just about to leave the stadium when our team
scored a goal.

Something that will happen very soon.

A. Use the most suitable way of expressing the future to complete the
sentences.
1. Electronic means of communicating ___________ more and more
important. (to become)
2. _____ we ______ tomorrow to spend some time together? (to meet)
3. ____ you _____ to the school party next Friday? I’m afraid I ________.
I’m going to visit my grandmother.
4. I’ve made up my mind! I ____________ that tablet I saw at the mall. (to
get)
5. Just look at those clouds! _______________ raining soon... (to start)
6. I __________ at a new school tomorrow! (to start)
7. Sugar, if boiled in water, ___________. (to caramelize)
8. It’s 8.59 – the news programme ______________. (to start)