Future Verb Forms ( will, be going to, present continuous) - GE 9 Unit 5

Future Verb forms

1. Be going to

a. About personal plan or intention

    I am going to take my parents to Jakarta.

b. About a prediction based on present evidence (something we know or can see now).

    She did so little preparation I think she is going to fail some of them.

c. About arrangements with other people or organizations.

    What time are you going to the doctor?

2. Present Continuous

About arrangement with other people or organization.

ex: We are staying in a bed-and-breakfast for a few days.

Usually know exactly when these arrangements are happening.

ex: I am meeting him at 4:30.

3. Will

a. About a decision made at the same time of speaking.

    I will fit in with whichever day suits you.

b. About prediction that is not based on present evidence.

    I am sure he will enjoy the park.

c. About future facts

   I will be 50 next birthday.

d. About offers

   I will give you a hand with the washing-up.

Often use definitely and probably:

She will definitely get promoted.

She will probably get promoted.

He definitely wont get promoted.

He probably wont get promoted.

4. Present Simple

About a fixed event on a time table, calendar, etc.

It s on BBC tomorrow.

It starts at 8.30.

Example:

+ I spoke to Army. She is coming to Eddy with us.

= Oh, good. Which day are we going?

+ Monday.

= Fine. By the way, I am going to buy a video camera at the weekend.

I thought it would be nice to take one on holiday with us.

+ Your brother Mike has got one he never uses.

Maybe we could borrow it.

Will you be seeing him before we go?

= Yes, I will be seeing him at the match tomorrow. 

+ Good idea.

Anyway, where is the babysitter?

The film starts in half an hour.

We are going to miss the beginning

= Oh, I am sure she will be here soon.

+ By the way, Mum asked us to lunch on Sunday at 1.

= I will be playing football then.

+ Oh, yes. I forgot. I will call and tell her.


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Unit 5

I didn’t know Joe was back. I will give her a call.

I am going to see Joe tomorrow. Shall I ask her to call you?

I have just seen a fabulous jacket. I think I am going to buy it.

I have made an appointment and I am seeing the doctor at 4 p.m. tomorrow.

Perhaps I will be seeing her when I am in Bali next week.

See you tomorrow. I will call you before I leave.