FUTURE

EXPRESSIONS
English Compulsory Course
Grade 10

JUWITA TAMBUNAN
What to expect?
• Understanding the verb forms used to express
future time
• Using the appropriate expressions of future
time even competent in using them
• Listening to teacher’s explanation, and later
on do some exercises
PKBN2K:

1. To be truly perseverant to do your part day by day

2. To obey what you are being told without questioning it

 CHOICES pg. 56

FUTURE HEALTH
FUTURE /ˈfjuːtʃər/
The most COMMON WORD used
WILL to express future time!

We have more!
PRESENT PRESENT
BE GOING TO
SIMPLE CONTINUOUS
FUTURE /ˈfjuːtʃər/
• WILL
PREDICTION • BE GOING TO

• PRESENT SIMPLE
ARRANGEMENT • PRESENT
CONTINUOUS
 WILL is used when we make
prediction based on our own
opinion/intuition/thought.
▪ I am not sure, but he will come soon.
▪ The teacher will probably give us a project next meeting.
▪ I think the Republicans will win the next election.

BE GOING TO is used
when we make prediction based on
present evidence.
▪ Look at the black cloud! It is going to rain.
▪ Mike Tyson is so focused. He is going to knock the
other guy soon.
▪ The sun is really hot. You are going to get burnt.
 PRESENT SIMPLE is used
when we express a fixed / scheduled
arrangement.
▪ According to the regulation, all classes begin at 07.00.
▪ The train departs from the station at 9.

PRESENT
CONTINUOUS is used when we
express a personal and changeable
arrangement.
▪ We are having a pool party this Saturday at 9. get
yourself ready!
▪ I am afraid I can’t visit you. I am having an
appointment with the doctor this afternoon at 10.
SPECIAL USE
 WILL is also used when we show
spontaneous decision(s).
▪ A: You need to take a rest. – B: Okay, I will do it.
▪ A: The phone is ringing. – B: I will pick it up.
BE GOING TO is also used
when we show intention.

▪ I have decided I am going to ask her out.

▪ A: Why did you buy this paint? – B: I am going to paint my bedroom.
▪ Do you want to go shopping with me? I am going to go to the mall downtown.

BE GOING TO VS. PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Personal arrangement provides specific time as
it has been planned before.
WORKSHEET 3A Name
ENGLISH COMPULSORY COURSE Class
Grade 10 Topic Future Expressions

PART A. Put the sentences into the correct group .

o I don't think I'll ever be famous.

o I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

o Are you going to the cinema tomorrow night?

o It won't take long to get there.

o I'm playing basketball tonight.

o I'm seeing Jenny on Sunday.

o What are you doing next week?

PREDICTIONS ARRANGEMENTS
PART B. To express future time, put the verbs in brackets into WILL
or BE GOING TO form.
 
1. I hope Ben ______ (recover) from his illness sooner or later.
2. The weather forecast says it _______ (warm) up soon.
3. "Where are you going on holiday?" I don't know yet, maybe _______ (go)
to India.
4. Are you watching the game? It's 5 - 2, they _______ (win) the match!
5. Look at that beautiful sky! It most certainly _______ (not, rain) today.
6. I haven't made up my mind yet. But I think I _______ (find) something
nice in my mum's wardrobe.
7. I don't think I _______ (ever, be) famous.
8. Look at the traffic! We _______ (arrive) late for school.
9. Have you heard? Jean is pregnant – She ______ (have) a baby.
10.I have finally bought a new paint. So, I _____ (paint) my living room this
afternoon.
 
PART C. Complete the following sentences by either PRESENT SIMPLE
or PRESENT CONTINUOUS.

1. We've already booked the tickets. We _______ (leave) by the 10.15 train.

2. Hurry up! The train ______ (leave) in half an hour.

3. The match _______ (begin) at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

4. Dad can't take you to school. He _______ (have) an appointment at the dentist
at 8.30.

5. What time _______ (be) your flight tomorrow?

6. Sorry, I can't go out with you tonight. Jim and I _______ (meet) at the cafe.

7. The girl next door ________ (get) married next week. Everything has been
arranged for her by her parents.

8. The art exhibition _______ (open) on May 3rd and ______ (finish) on July
15th.

9. The match ______ (start) at 3.pm. on Saturday.

10.A : How about going across the street for a cup of coffee?

B : I can’t. I ________ (meet) Jennifer at the library at 5:00.

PART D. Complete the following sentences by either WILL or BE GOING
TO or PRESENT SIMPLE or PRESENT CONTINUOUS.

1. I can see your luggage is quite heavy. I ________ (take) it.

2. I hope you will _______ (come) to my party.

3. Please, buy some eggs. I ________ (make) a cake.

4. What does a blonde say when she sees a banana skin lying just a few meters in
front of her? - Oh dear! I _______ (slip).

5. According to the timetable, the next train _______ (leave) at 11.30. That gives
us half an hour, so let’s have a coffee.

6. I don't think they ________ (spend) their holidays by the sea again.

7. A: What are your plans for tonight?

B: Well, I ________ (have) dinner with my family.

8. Look at all these papers we need to sign. We _______ (have) a long night.

9. You look pretty tired. You should have a break. - OK. I ______ (take) a rest.

10.I have decided to come to your party, so I ______ (not, return) home for the
holidays.