Will /s h al l/’l l + infin iti ve

Predictions

Technological changes will become more and more important.

Global warming will cause a lot of problems.

Will /s h al l/’l l + infin iti ve

Decisions made at the time of speaking

Ok, then we’ll meet on Sunday afternoon.

Asking for suggestions

“I’ve lost my passport. What shall I do?”

“You should go straight to the police. Shall we go together?”
Will /s h al l/’l l + infin iti ve

Offers (to help) - formal

“Shall I carry your computer?” “Yes, please.”

Requests - formal

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

 Will /s h al l/’l l + infin iti ve

Invitations

“Will you come to my party?”

“Yes, I‘ll be delighted to.” / “I’m afraid I will not be able to.”
 Will/shall/’ll

Promises, threats, hopes

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.
 Be goin g to + infin i tive

Future events based on a plan / decision

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.”
Be goin g to + infin i tive

Prediction based on evidence

Look at the time! We’re going to be late again!

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

 Pre s e nt conti n uou s

Arrangements
“Are you doing anything this evening?”- “Yes, I’m meeting
my boyfriend at 8 o’clock.”
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Plans or decisions

The old factory is going to be demolished and a new hotel

is going to be built. (to be going to + infinitive)
Present simple

Normal states, in subordinate time clauses, timetables

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.”
Be abo u t to + infin iti ve

Something that will happen very soon

Ladies and gentlemen, please sit down. The show is about to

start.

I was about to leave the stadium when our team scored a goal.
PRACTICE
 will become more and
Probably electronic means of communicating ___________
more important. (to become)
_____
Shall we ______
meet tomorrow to spend some time together? (to meet)
_____
Will you ___
be here in time for the funeral? No, I _______.
won’t
 Are you _____
____ going to the school party next Friday? No, I’m afraid I can’t.
I’m visiting my grandmother.
I’ve made up my mind! I ‘m
____________
going to get that tablet I saw at the mall. (to get)
Just look at those clouds! _______________
It’s going to start raining soon... (to start)
I ’m
__________
starting at a new school tomorrow! (to start)
Sugar, if boiled in water, ___________.
caramelizes (to caramelize)
I’ll be there as soon as I ____.
can (can)
It’s 8.59 – the news programme ______________.
is about to start (to start)