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The Simple Future Tense

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The Simple Future Tense (will / be going to) ## 1. What is the simple future tense? We use the **simple future** to talk about: 1. Things that will happen ** later ** (not now, not past).   2. Our ** plans **, ** decisions **, ** predictions **, and ** offers **. In English, we usually use two main forms: - will - be going to ## 2. Form (How to make the future) ### 2.1. Using **will** ** Positive :** > subject + will + base verb - I **will go**.   - She **will work** tomorrow.   - They **will travel** next year. ** Short form (contraction):** - I will = **I’ll**   - You will = **You’ll**   - He will = **He’ll**   - She will = **She’ll**   - It will = **It’ll**   - We will = **We’ll**   - They will = **They’ll** Example: - I’ll call you later. - They’ll arrive at 7. ** Negative :** > subject + will not + base verb   **will not = won’t** - I **won’t go**.   - He **won’t com...

The Future Tense

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Will and be going to  Both " will " and " be going to " are used to talk about future events, but they are used in slightly different contexts. Using "Will" 1. ** Predictions :**    - We use "will" when making a prediction about the future based on our opinions, beliefs, or conjectures.    - Example : "I think it will rain tomorrow." 2. ** Decisions Made at the Moment of Speaking :**    - Use "will" when you decide to do something at the moment of speaking.    - Example : "I’m tired. I think I will go to bed now." 3. ** Promises, Offers, and Requests :**    - "Will" is commonly used when making promises, offers, or requests.    - Example : "I will help you with your homework." Using "Be Going To" 1. ** Plans or Intentions :**    - Use "be going to" for plans or intentions that have been decided before the moment of speaking.    - Example : "I am going to visit my grandpare...

Will vs be going to

1 A) Strange noises are coming from under your car.     B) I know. I _______ it to the garage for a check. 2 (In a bookshop) This looks like an interesting book. I think I _______ it.  3 A) I'm too nervous about tomorrow's exam.    B) Don't worry I'm sure you _______. You've studied hard for it. 4 It's a bit stuffy in here. I _______ the window if you don't mind. 5 A) What _______ you _______, Sir?    B) Can I see the menu first? 6 Tomorrow is my brother's birthday and we ________ a surprise party for him. 7 Hurry up. The meeting ______ in fifteen minutes. 8 I've made a mistake but it _______ never _______ again, I promise. 9 A) I don't know how to use this ticket machine.    B) It's not complicated. I _______ you. 10 Be careful with that knife. You _______ yourself. 11 A) Do you think your parents _______ me?      B) They already do because I told them a lot about you. 12 A) _______ you _______ me carry those boxes to the...