Simple future

tense

Simple future
tense

We used simple future tense to

talk about things that will happen

at a time later than now or to show
future action.

Going to
Using be going to is one way to form

the simple future tense

the going to form may be used

especially when a plan or decision

has been made
The to form also used to show that

something is certain to happen

Example:
I am going to watch a movie tonight
I am going to finish my homework in

an hour
The sky is dark , it is going to rain

Will and shall

Another way to form the simple future
tense is with will and shall

Example
1. There will be a meeting tomorrow morning
2. My father will buy a new car next month
3. We shall meet you there tonight

 will used in many situation:

1. promises
(I promise I will buy that book for
you)
2. Unplanned action
(dont worry, I will help you solve
this problem)
3. Prediction based on experience or
intuition
(it will rain in a moment)
4. Habit

 Difference between will and shall

shall meant have to, must, be

supposed to
Will meant wish, be willing, be about
to