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THE FUTURE. USING THE RIGHT TENSE. WILL. I left the door open. I will close it right now. ( In the restaurant) W : What would you like to drink? I will have a cup of coffee, please. Did you call Sue? No, I forgot it. I will call her tonight. Decisions at the time of speaking.
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THE FUTURE USING THE RIGHT TENSE
WILL • I left the door open. I will close it right now. • (In the restaurant) • W :What would you like to drink? • I willhave a cup of coffee, please. Did you call Sue? No, I forgot it. I will call her tonight Decisions at the time of speaking
I AM GOING TO : I HAVE DECIDED TO DO STH. Today, I am going to drive my new motorcycle, then I am going to phone my best friend and finally I am going to read my favourite novel.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS The present continuous is used to describe plans and arrangements which are definite. Such arrangements may be written in a diary. • I’m flying to London tomorrow morning. The present continuous is used to describe fixed arrangements, and to ask about social arrangements. • Are you doing anything this evening?
How does it work? • It all depends on the level of certainty. • Sudden decision: We’ll go to the Canary Islands! • Plan or intention: I’m going to(go to ) the US next summer. • Fixed arrangement: I´m leaving tomorrow.
IS GOING TO HAPPEN: The situation now makes us believe that. BUT YOU SHOULD ALSO REMEMBER ! Look at those black clouds! It’s going to rain. She is pregnant. She is going to have a baby. PREDICTIONS WITH PRESENT EVIDENCE
I am little hungry. I think I will have a sandwich. I don’t think I will go out tonight. I am too tired. Personal opinion
WILL: future facts, predictions and offers • I’ll be 40 next week • You’ll find your charming prince. • I’ll help you…