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    The document discusses different ways to talk about the future in English. It contrasts the uses of "be going to", the present simple, present continuous and simple future to express predictions with varying degrees of certainty, planned actions, spontaneous decisions and scheduled events. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each construction for talking about the future.

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    The document discusses different ways to talk about the future in English. It contrasts the uses of "be going to", the present simple, present continuous and simple future to express predictions with varying degrees of certainty, planned actions, spontaneous decisions and scheduled events. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each construction for talking about the future.

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    Future Tenses Grammar Guide

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    Nafisa Mamatkasimova
    The document discusses different ways to talk about the future in English. It contrasts the uses of "be going to", the present simple, present continuous and simple future to express predictions with varying degrees of certainty, planned actions, spontaneous decisions and scheduled events. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each construction for talking about the future.

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    Future Time

    Predicting
    You are going to be late.

    A +

    He will pass the test.


    Look at the clouds! I think it’s going
    to rain soon.
    Planning/
    Appointments
    I’m going to buy a house
    next month.
    I’m seeing my dentist tomorrow.
    Unplanned Decisions/
    Promises
    I’m hungry. I’ll have some snacks.
    That looks heavy. I’ll help you.
    Scheduling
    The last bust arrives at 8 o’clock.
    My plane takes off at ten tomorrow.
    Predicting Planning Decision Scheduling

    Future you are You decide


    simple not sure on the spot

    You are not


    You are
    Be going to sure you
    quite sure
    will do it

    You are
    Present
    sure you
    continuous
    will do it

    Present Time table


    simple things

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