FUTURE FORMS • BE GOING TO • PRESENT CONTINUOUS • WILL
BE GOING TO • FORM: Present Simple of To Be + Going to + Inf eg. I´m going to water the plants eg. Is he going to take the dog for a walk? eg. They aren´t going to do the laundry
USES OF BE GOING TO 1. Intentions or plans where the decision has been made before the time of speaking
When are they going to do this? •
Have you cleaned the car? (I, tomorrow). Not yet. I ……………….
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Has she made the coffee? (just). ………………………………………. Have they phoned Tom? (after lunch) ………………………………… Has she had dinner? (just) ……………………………………………… Have you painted your flat? (soon) ……………………………………. Have they repaired my bicycle? (next week) …………………………
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Say what they´re going to do
2.Predictions based on evidence • Eg. Look at that car! It´s going to crash
Predict what it´s going to happen
PRESENT CONTINUOUS USES • Future Arrangements. We often give the time and /or place
What is the tv reporter saying about the tv star´s arrangements Arrive at the airport Meet photographers Take photos Have lunch Fly back home
Will • FORM: Will + Inf Will not
Won´t
USES OF WILL 1.
Predictions based on opinions
e.g.I think people will live longer in 2050
Predict what will happen in 2050
2. Decisions made at the time of speaking – – – – – – –
I´m too tired to walk home. I think I ………………… a taxi. I feel a bit hungry.I think I …………………something to eat. It´s too late to phone Tom now. I ……………..him in the morning. “It´s a bit cold in this room”. “Is it? I…………..on the heating” We haven´t got any cigarettes. I……………..and get some. Did you write that letter to Tom? Oh I forgot. I……….it now. Would you like tea or coffee? I ……………coffee,please.
3. Asking someone to do something (will you…) – – – – – – – – –
Do the shopping. …… Be quiet. ….. Close the window. …… Do this exercise. ……… Answer the phone …… Cook dinner tonight …. Put the heater off …. Take the rubbish out …. Do the washing up …..
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