Different Tenses To Express The Future
ARRANGEMENT/PLANS (people :present continuous, things : present simple).
DECISION OR PREDICTION (be going to or will)
TENSE AGREEMENT (present simple, will)
What are you going to do after class today?
I’m going to sleep for an hour because I’m tired and then I will study.
Tomorrow , I’m taking a plane at 10h.
The meeting starts at 10 o’clock.
The train leaves at 11h34.
The exam is/starts at 8.
I’m starting work at 10 tomorrow morning.
She’s leaving at 11h34 on Monday.
They’re presenting the project this afternoon.
When are you getting married ?
They’re going to take up english classes next year.
She’s going to tell him that it’s over.
I’m going to give up smoking.
The president is going to resign. (I’ve heard it on the radio)
It’s going to rain. ( I’m seeing dark clouds)
Mary doesn’t know? Well, I’ll tell her tomorrow.
- Someone’s knocking at the door! - Ok, I’ll go and see who it is.
You don’t know where I live? Ok, I’ll show you.
I think I will go to bed early tonight.
Take two pills tonight and you’ll feel better in the morning.
In ten years time, cars will all be electrical.
She believes they will accept her offer.
If it rains tomorrow, we won’t go.
We’ll start as soon as/when she comes.
Unless they say otherwise, you’ll follow the rules.
