Future forms

Posted: September 26th, 2008 | Author: Paco | Filed under: Grammar Tips | No Comments »

BE GOING TO + INFINITIVE |
PRESENT CONTINUOUS |
WILL/SHALL + INFINITIVE |

1. BE GOING TO + INFINITIVE

We use this structure for

FUTURE PLANS: I’m going to buy a new computer.

INTENTIONS: Are you going to come home soon?

PREDICTIONS: I think it’s going to rain.

2. PRESENT CONTINUOUS

We use this structure for

FUTURE ARRANGEMENTS:     What are you doing next weekend?

We are getting married on January!!

3. WILL/SHALL + INFINITIVE

IN THE RESTAURANT: I’ll have the soup

OFFERS: I’ll write the letter for you

PREDICTIONS: You’ll love the hotel

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