A Video Summary About The Future Tense in English
A few explanations about Future Tense
THE SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE
There are a number of different ways of referring to the future in English.
It is important to remember that we are expressing more than simply the time of the action or event. Obviously, any ‘future’ tense will always refer to a time ‘later than now’. We use it for predictions, appointments, plans willingness to do something
Examples:
To predict a future event:
It will rain tomorrow.
With I or We, to express a spontaneous decision:
I’ll pay for the tickets by credit card.
To express willingness:
I will do the washing-up.
He will carry your bag for you.
USING GOING TO
The expression going to, followed by a verb in the infinitive, allows us to express an idea in the near future:
I’m going to talk to him.
Several employees are going to be promoted next month.
Going to can also express a conviction or a certainty:
It’s going to rain.
I’m not going to fail.
USING I WILL
We use WILL in the following circumstances:
When we think or believe something about the future. (Prediction)
This can be based on personal judgment or opinion.
– The President will not be re-elected at the next election.
– I think it will rain later so take an umbrella with you.
– I think you will find the movie interesting.
To make an offer, a promise
I will finish the dishes for you.
– I will do my best to help you.
– When I get to London I will send you a postcard
Exercises about the Future Tenses
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