FUTURE FORMS

FUTURE FORMS

1. PREDICTIONS

   • WILL
   • MAY
     • We use will, may and might to talk about predictions based on opinions
       • Decisions or intentions made AT THE MOMENT OF SPEAKING
         • MAKE PREDICTIONS
           • Will people use mobile phones in the future? Will they write letters?
           • OTHER USES OF WILL
             • To offer help, To express willingness, To request something, To refuse, To promise
           • WILL DEFINITELY/ CERTAINLY
             • We use this phrase when we are sure something will happen
           • WILL PROBABLY
             • This phrase is used when we are fairly sure (perhaps 75% sure) something will happen
           • MAY/MIGHT
             • These verbs are used to say that something could happen / that it’s possible something will happen.
           • WILL + IFINITIVE
             • TO MAKE PREDICTIONS BASES ON EXPERIENCE OR INTUITION
             • TO EXPRESS A SUDDEN DESICION MADE AT THE MOMENT OF SPEAKING
             • TO EXPRESS FIXED INTENTION OR PROMISSES
           • TO BE + IFINITIVE
             • To make a prediction about a future event based on observing the present situation
           • TO BE GOING TO + INFINITIVE
             • To express, future plans, decisions or intentions BEFORE THE MOMENT OF SPEAKING
   • MIGHT