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Future Tenses

Future Simple Tense (Will)


Uses: The future Will is used to express instant decisions, predictions, promises, or
offers.

Structure: Subject + will/ won't + base form of the verb

Examples:
I will call my grandparents this weekend. (instant decision)
She won't finish her work before the deadline. (prediction based on
opinion)
I'll help you with those bags! (offer)
Be Going To
Uses: The "be going to" structure is used to express plans, intentions, and
predictions based on present evidence or intention.

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base form of the verb

Examples:
He's going to do exercise tomorrow morning. (intention)
We are going to start a new project next month. (plan)
Look at those clouds! I think it's going to rain. (prediction
based on evidence)
Present Continuous for Future
Use: The Present Continuous tense can be used to talk about future
arrangements or plans that are already confirmed.

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + present participle (verb + -ing)

Examples:
He is meeting her friends for dinner tonight. (arrangement)
They are traveling to Paris next week. (future plan)
Present Simple for Future
Uses: The Present Simple tense can be used to talk
about scheduled events in the future, especially when
using timetables or fixed schedules.

Structure: Subject + base form of the verb

Examples:
The train departs at 8 AM tomorrow.
The conference starts on Monday.
Future Time Expressions
When using future tenses in English, it's helpful to include time expressions that
indicate when the future action or event will occur.

Tomorrow: "I will finish my project tomorrow."


Next week/month/year: We will meet with the client next week.
In the future: "He will pursue higher education in the future."
By + specific time: "She will have finished writing her novel by next month."
Soon: "We will announce the winner soon."

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