future simple future continuous

USE
We use this tense to express a pure future. Actions expressed in the
simple future are bound to happen because of the course of time.

FORM
This tense is formed with the modal will + main verb (root word).

Exa mples
He will go to school to collect his result.
They will depart to Kuala Lumpur at 5.00 pm
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USE
1. We often use this tense with particular verbs; such as think –
know – believe – suppose – expect – hope to express
beliefs, convictions, hope, expectations, knowledge and
opinions about the future.

Exa mples
I think Bra zil will win.
I don’t suppose she will finish her assignment now.
 future simple future continuous

USE
1. We often use this tense with particular verbs; such as think –
know – believe – suppose – expect – hope to express
beliefs, convictions, hope, expectations, knowledge and
opinions about the future.
2. We often use it with particular adverbs such as: probably
– possibly –perhaps to express uncertainty about the
future.
Exa mples
He will probably ask the general manager.
This matter will probably not be raised before the commission’s first
meeting
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on the time diagram

past now future

Next Friday, I will go to Kuala Lumpur.

 future simple future continuous

FORM
This tense is formed with the will + ‘be’ + main verb(+ing)

Exa mples
We’ ll be flying to Rome this time next week.
Wha t will you be doing this time next week?
They won’t be sitting in the classroom at 6
o’clock tomorrow.
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USE
1. We use this tense for actions that will be in progress at a
certain time in the future.

Exa mples
At 11.45 next Friday, I will be doing my chemistry exam.
I will be hiking through the States this time next year.
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going to ... present continuous present simple

USE
1. We use this tense for actions that will be in progress at a
certain time in the future.

2. The future continuous is also used to express long-

term arrangements, especially for tra velling.

Exa mples
The band will be travelling through Scandina via at the end of the
month. They will be giving three performances there.
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on the time diagram

past now future

This time next week, I’ll be taking my driving

test.