Future forms

Future forms

1. Be going to

   • Predictions (evidence)
     • Look at the clouds. It's going to rain
   • Decisions
     • Are you going to watch the game tonight?

2. Will

   • Instant decisions
     • A: We don't have sugar B: I'll buy some then.
   • Predictions (something will happen)
     • He will be a good doctor
   • Offers
     • Shall I carry your bag?
   • Suggestions
     • Shall we eat out today?
   • Promises and refusals
     • I will help you but I won't lend you any money
   • Request
     • Will you open the door please?

3. Present continuous

   • Plans
     • I'm seeing the dentist at 6.

4. Present simple

   • Timetabled events
     • The train leaves at 4 o' clock
   • Future times clauses
     • Call me soon as you arrive

5. May / might

   • To talk about future posibility
     • I might go to the party tomorrow; I'm not sure