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WILL/WON’T MAY/MIGHT BE GOING TO SIMPLE PRESENT PRESENT CONTINUOUS CAN
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?
Be going to: When there is a plan or intention. Also, when a prediction is based on evidence or something that has already started. Ex: - I’m going to watch LA Lakers – Chicago Bulls game tonight, would you like to join me? - Sammy is pregnant, she is going to have a baby.
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?
Will: -When we tell our opinions, guesses or hopes for the future. - When we decide something at the moment of speaking. - To make predictions based on opinion (remember fortunetellers ). - With inevitable facts (like getting older each day). - With definitely, certainly,probably, possibly. -For offers.
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?
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Examples with “Will” I think, you will be a very successful man.
Oh, sorry…I didn’t see the vase. I’ll buy you a new one. Here, see inside the cup? There is a tall man there. That’s the man whom you’ll get married to. Whether you like it or not, you will die one day. She will certainly accept your offer. Don’t worry, I will do it. Will you help me carry these heavy suitcases?
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?
Present Continuous: When you are really sure about what is going to happen, the necessary preparations have been done already (definite arrangements or plans, often involving other people). Ex: - I called everyone, bought the cake, arranged everything. I’m having a party tonight. - Sir, you are meeting John Louis tomorrow, at 10a.m., in his office (Secretary talking to the manager.)
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?
Simple Present: When there is a timetable, or a schedule. EX: The train leaves tomorrow at 9 a.m. -The school starts in September. - After conjunctions of time : To talk about the future, use Simple Present after conjunctions of time such as before,when, as soon as, etc. -As soon as I arrive home, I ‘ll call you. -I’m not going anywhere until you say yes.
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?
May/Might / Could: They are used for weak possibilities for future. There isn’t a definite plan or intention. EX: I’m really tired. I don’t want to go out tonight. I might come over to see you. Can: When you courage someone to do something. EX: Come on man! You can do it.
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?
The following phrases can also be used for intentions and plans: planning to / hoping to +infinitive thinking of + -ing Ex: - I am hoping to find a job soon. - Are you really thinking of getting married?
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Complete the text below with Simple Present / Simple Future /Present Continuous / May / Might using the words in parentheses. Tomorrow after school, I (go) 1) __________ __________ on a dream vacation to Tahiti. While you (do)2)____________ paperwork and (talk) _________ to annoying customers on the phone, I (enjoy) 3) _________ the tropical beach. Are you jealous? We (hide) 4)_______ when Tony (arrive) 5) ___________ at his surprise party. As soon as he opens the door, we (jump) 6) ________ out and (scream) 7) ______________ "Surprise!"
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We work out at the fitness centre every day after work
We work out at the fitness centre every day after work. If you (come) 8) ____________ over while we (work) 9)___________ out, we _____not _______(be able to) let you into the house. Just to be safe, we (leave) 10)___________ a key under the welcome mat so you will not have to wait outside. While you (study) 11) ______________ at home, Magda (be) 12) ___________ in class. Orkun said he didn’t now when the exam was. If it is this Friday he (study) 13) _____________ his exam, if it is so, he (not come) 14) ___________________ to the party on Thursday night .
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