Future Forms Flashcards
1
Q
Will + inf
A
-decisions on the spot of the moment
- predictions
2
Q
Going to
A
- Predictions with evidence
- Intentions or previous decisions
3
Q
Shall
A
- For offers
- Instead of will with “I” or “we”
4
Q
Present continuous
A
Definite/previously arranged activities
5
Q
Present simple
A
- Timetables
- In time clauses after a time conjunction
6
Q
Future continuous (will be+ ing)
A
- For previously arranged activities when you want to appear polite
- To talk about something that will be going on at a particular point in the future.
Eg: the ship will be travelling at 20 knots when….
7
Q
Future perfect
A
To refer to something that will be completed at a time in the future
Eg: I hope you will have finished copying by the time the period is over
8
Q
Be + infinitive
A
For official notices or formal instructions
Students are to keep silent during lessons
