Future forms (tenses)

Tenses

 

Future Forms

  • Use the present simple for fixed timetables, schedules and arrangements.
    Don't forget it closes at 10:30 on Sundays.
  • Use will for immediate decisions made at the same time as you speak/write.
    I'll call you later.
  • Use will for something you think, guess or calculate about the future.
    Most of the family probably will be there.
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    • Use be going to for fixed plans or arrangements.
      We're going to have a barbecue.
    • Use be going to for predictions you make because of a present evidence.
      Judging from the grey sky, it's going to rain anyway.
    • Use present continuous for a personal intention or arrangement.
    • Gloria and I are meeting at about 9:30.
    • Use future continuous for something that will be in progress during a period of time in the future. I'll be working all weekend.
    • Use Future Perfect for something that will be finished before a time in the future.
      Maybe you'll have done your various duties by the end of the evening.
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