FUTURE TENSES

• will
• going to
• am/is/are +Ving
• verbs for future actions
Match the correct meaning to the sentences.
1. I think I’ll buy my New Year presents this weekend. c
2. I’m going to prapare some grammar exercises for my class. a
3. I’m taking Mestan to the vet tomorrow at 15:30. b
4. A: I haven’t understood this topic.
B: Don’t worry. I’ll explain it to you after school. d
5. Watch out! You’re going to hit your head! f
6. Next month, it will be my 14th year at this university. e
a) This is my plan/intention.
b) This is an arrangement; both parties know about the time place etc.
c) This is a future guess/prediction.
d) This is my instant decision to do something (while talking).
e) This is a future fact. It will happen 100%.
f) This is about to happen because I see some evidence.
 S+will+V1
1) We use this form to
mention future predictions.
2) We use it for instant
decisions.
3) We use it for future facts.
S+am/is/are+going to+V1
1) We use this form to
mention future plans and
intentions. (there’s no
arrangement)
2) We use this form when
there’s evidence that sth is
about to happen.
S+am/is/are+Ving
 We use this form to
mention future arrangements.
Both parties know about it.
Everything is ready and
arranged for this future action.
Verbs for future
 We use these verbs to
mention future actions:
hope to plan to due to
intend to about to +V1
think of +Ving

1) I’ll probably see mom today.
I’ll definitely go out on Sat.
I hope I’ll lose 5 kilos.
I think you’ll all pass the GW.
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2) A: It’s very hot, isn’t it?
B: I’ll open the windows.
A: This bag is very heavy.
B: I’ll carry it for you.
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3) I’ll be 48 next May.
1) A: Where are you going? * I’m having a picnic with my *I hope to see my old friends
B: I’m going to turn on the TV. friends on Sunday morning. in Ayvalik this summer.
*I’m planning to join a
Sue and Tom are going to get * We’re flying to Los Angeles
married next year. on 24th December. course on using technology
I’m going to rest this * I can’t meet you tonight. in class.
weekend. I’m having dinner with *Be careful! You’re about to
------------------------------------ Charles. hit the wall.
2) Be careful, you’re going to *Sue and Tom are getting *You’re due to hand in your
engaged next week. HW tomorrow morning.
fall down!
* I’m thinking of buying
some new furniture for my
living room.