Present Simple and Continuous for the future Flashcards
Use PRESENT SIMPLE or WILL for timetable, programmed events or routine.
Use PRESENT SIMPLE for events unchangeable.
Does the sale finish on Tuesday? or Will the sale finish on Tuesday?
The sun rises at 5:16 tomorrow.
Use WILL, BE GOING TO or PRESENT CONTINUOUS for less formal, less routine arrangements or predictions.
Are you staying in to watch TV tonight, or are you coming dancing? (less routine arrangements).
It’s a problem in Britain now, but it will affect the rest of Europe Soon. (prediction).
USE PRESENT SIMPLE (not WILL) to refer to the future:
1 - after, as soon as, before, by the time, when, while, until.
2 - if, in case, provided, unless.
3 - suppose, supposing, and what if in the beginning.
1- When you see Ben, tell him about the party.
I should be finished by the time you get back.
2- Provided the right software is available, I should get it right.
I’ll bring some sandwiches in case we don’t find a place to eat.
3- Suppose we miss the bus, how we will get home?
What if the train is late? Where shall I meet you then?
Use PRESENT CONTINUOUS or BE GOING TO plans with a firm decision.
Are you seeing the doctor again next week? or Are you going to see the doctor again next week?
I’m not asking Tom to the party.
NOT use Present Continuous with events we don’t control.
I think it’s going to rain soon.
The satellite won’t cause any damage when it falls to earth.
NOT use PRESENT CONTINUOUS in permanent situations.
People are going to live/will live longer in the future.
Her new house is going to have/will have three floors.
Avoid GOING TO+GO or COME
Use PRESENT CONTINUOUS.
I’m going to town next Saturday.
Are you coming for lunch?
