Future Tenses

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Noemi Truran - 4ºA

FUTURE
TENSES
Until Unit 1
PRESENT SIMPLE
Verb in present

USES
1. Timetables:
We have Maths lessons every Monday.
The train leaves at 6.30 in the morning.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
To be + verb(-ing)

USES
1. Arrangements:
They are coming to see us tomorrow at 6pm.
I am playing football tomorrow at the park with my friends.
FUTURE SIMPLE
Will + Infinitive verb

USES
KEYWORDS:
I’m sure,
1. Personal opinions: I believe,
I think I will be a great teacher. I expect,
I hope,
2. Predictions of a far future:
I suppose,
In the future, we will live in another planet. I think,
3. Spontaneous decisions/offers: I'm afraid...

There is a lot of noise, I will close the door.


BE GOING TO
To be + going to + infinitive

USES
1. Plans/Intentions in the moment of speaking:
I am going to study maths this afternoon.
He is going to listen to live music this evening.
2. Predictions based on evidence:
Look at that black cloud. It is going to rain!
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
Will + be + verb(-ing)

USES
KEYWORDS
1. Action in progress at a specific time in the future: -At this time:
tomorrow
At this time next week, I will be flying to New York.
next week...
They will be using their bikes all morning. -On Friday...

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