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Future Forms Eng File Intermediate

1) There are several grammatical structures to discuss future events in English including "be going to + infinitive" for plans and intentions, the present continuous "be + verb + -ing" for future arrangements, and "will/shall + infinitive" for instant decisions, promises, offers, predictions, and future facts. 2) The present simple is used for timetables and schedules involving future events such as asking what time a plane leaves or when a film starts. 3) Subtle differences exist between these structures but "be going to" and the present continuous can sometimes be used interchangeably to discuss future plans and arrangements. "Shall" is used for offers and suggestions in question form rather

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Future Forms Eng File Intermediate

1) There are several grammatical structures to discuss future events in English including "be going to + infinitive" for plans and intentions, the present continuous "be + verb + -ing" for future arrangements, and "will/shall + infinitive" for instant decisions, promises, offers, predictions, and future facts. 2) The present simple is used for timetables and schedules involving future events such as asking what time a plane leaves or when a film starts. 3) Subtle differences exist between these structures but "be going to" and the present continuous can sometimes be used interchangeably to discuss future plans and arrangements. "Shall" is used for offers and suggestions in question form rather

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Future forms

be going to + infinitive
future plans and intentions
My sister's going to adopt a child.

Predictions with present evidence


Barcelona are going to win. They're
playing really well.
present continuous:
Be + verb + -ing
future arrangements
Lorna and Jamie are getting married in
October
There is very little difference between the present continuous and
going to for future plans/ arrangements, and often you can use
either.

We often use the present continuous with verbs relating to travel


arrangements, e.g. go, come, arrive, leave, etc.
I’m going to Paris tomorrow and coming back on Tuesday .
will / shall + infinitive
WILL
• instant decisions I'll have the steak. (instant decision)
• Promises I won't tell anybody where you are.
(promise)
• Offers I'll carry that bag for you . (offer)
• Predictions You'll love New York! (prediction)
I'll be at home all afternoon. (future
• future facts fact)
SHALL
• suggestions

Shall I help you with your homework? (offer)


Shall we eat out tonight? (suggestion)

We use shall (NOT will) with I and


we for offers and suggestions
when they are questions.
PRESENT SIMPLE
• Timetables

What time does the plane leave?


When does the film start?

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