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Verbs: Expressing the Future

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Card 1Forms of future time

What are the main forms used to express future time in English?

Answer

Future time can be expressed through will/shall, going to, present continuous, simple present, be + infinitive, future continuous, future perfect, and future perfect continuous. Each form has a differ

Card 2Simple future form

How is the simple future with will/shall formed?

Answer

Simple Future is formed with will/shall + root form of the verb. Root form means the base or infinitive form of the verb. Example: "I shall/will be thirteen next week."

Card 3Will and shall usage

When is will usually used in future tense?

Answer

Will is normally used with all persons. For first person, shall may be used instead of will, but even that is not common. Short forms also exist: 'll, won't, and shan't.

Card 4Going to future

What does going to mean in future tense?

Answer

Going to is formed with is/are/am + going to + root form of the verb. It is used for an intention to do something in the near future and also for predictions when there are clear signs in the present.

Card 5Going to vs present continuous

What is the difference between going to and present continuous for future meaning?

Answer

Going to suggests intention to do something in the near future. Present continuous suggests that an arrangement has already been made. Both can talk about future actions, but the meaning is slightly d

Card 6Present continuous for future

How is present continuous used for future meaning?

Answer

Present continuous can express future meaning for an arranged action. Example: "We are shifting to our new house tomorrow." This shows that the plan or arrangement has already been made.

Card 7Simple present for future

How is simple present used for future meaning?

Answer

Simple present can be used to talk about a programme or timetable in the future. Example: "Our Board examinations commence next week." It is used for fixed schedules, not personal intention.

Card 8Be plus infinitive

What does be + infinitive mean in future forms?

Answer

Be + infinitive is a future form, but it is not used very often. A common example is: "The match is about to begin."

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