The Future Tens
With “be going to”: when we talk about something
that is going to happen in the future we talk
about our plans, intentions or predictions.
eg.
1. I am going to be a doctor.
2. He is going to buy that car tomorrow.
3. You are going to ruin your hair, using this stuff.
4. note: main verbs that come after the
preposition “to” are always infinitive.
Negative
• He isn’t going to tell you how he did it.
• They aren’t going to the party tonight.
• I’m not going to leave till I know the truth.
“Yes or No” and Information
Questions
• The same rules are applied here.
• Is he going to give you his boat?
• Aren’t they going to meet us there?
• Where is Ahmad going to park his car?
• Why aren’t you going to buy the cake?
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Note: “about to” used to indicate the very near future means right now or in
a few seconds.
eg.
• Ahmad is about to finish fixing the AC.
Will
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eg.
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(Will) and “be going to” are most of the time interchangeable but with a slight
difference, “be going to” might suggest some planning. While, (will) suggests
spontaneous un planned intentions.
It is cold in here. Ok I will turn off the AC.
Where are you going? I am going to buy some food.
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eg.
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(Will) also is used to give meanings in the future such as (promises and offers):
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eg.
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Finally, predictions:
I will look after your office while you are gone.
Lets go, I will buy you diner.
I won’t be late.
It won’t rain. The sun has come up.
“Yes or No” and Information
Questions
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The same rules are applied.
eg.
1. Will you go swimming?
2. When will he score ?
3. Will you open that door, please?
Note: some questions with will could be for making requests.
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Negative questions with will may suggest surprise.
eg.
1. Won’t you go to your wedding?