SlideShare a Scribd company logo
By Yeleina Erazo Enamorado
 In predictions about the future usually with the
verbs think, believe, expect, etc. The expressions
be sure, be afraid, etc. And the adverbs probably,
perhaps, certainly, etc.
Ex: I think she will come tomorrow.
 For on the spot decisions.
Ex: I'll take that blouse.
 For promises, threats, warnings, requests, hopes
and offers.
Ex: tom, will you help me with these bags?
 For actions, events, situations which will definitely
happen in the future and which we cannot control.
Ex: the temperature will reach 40° C tomorrow.
 For plans, intentions or ambitious we have for
the future.
Ex: I´m going to become a famous violinist one
day.
 For actions we have already decided to do in
the near future
Ex: They are going to get married in three
months.
 In predictions when there is evidence that
something will happen in the near future.
Ex: look at the clouds! It´s going to rain.
 Note: we normally use be going to, to talk
about something we intend to do, and will to
give details or make comments.
Ex: I'm going to have a party next week. I'll
invite all my friends.
That´ll be great.
 We normally use the present continuous
rather than be going to with verbs which
express movement, especially the verbs go
and come.
Ex: sam is going to the market in a few minutes
Sheila is coming to my house for tea this
afternoon.
 It can be used for future actions when we
refer to programmes, timetables, schedule…
Ex: the bus arrives in Liverpool at 7:30
 For future actions in clauses after
subordinating conjunctions.
Ex: it won´t matter what she says later. I'll see
you when I get back.
 For actions we have decided and arranged to
do in the near future.
Ex: they´re getting married next month.
 We use the present simple or present perfect
and not future form, after words and
expressions such as while, before, after,
until/ till, as, unless, when, whenever, if,
suppose, once, as soon as, as long as, by the
time, in case, on condition that, etc.
Ex. Call me as soon as you get back.
 When+ will: when it is a question word.
 When+ present simple: when it is a time word
Ex: when will they get married?
I will let you know when I decide.
 If and whether+ future forms when it is used
after expressions which show ignorance,
uncertainty such as I don´t know, I wonder, I
doubt.
Ex: I don´t know if he´ll move house.
 For an action which will be in progress at a stated
future time.
Ex: this time next week, we´ll be flying to Europe.
 For an action which will definitely happen in the
future as the result of a routine or arrangement.
Ex: Shall I inform the rest of the team?
No, I´ll do it. I´ll be seeing them at the meeting
anyway.
 When we ask politely about someone´s plans for
the near future.
Ex: will you be going later?
Yes, why?
Could you get me a sandwich, please?
 For an action which will be finished before a
stated future time.
Ex: they will have finished their meeting by
four o´clock this afternoon.
 The future perfect is used with the following
expressions: before, by, by then, by the time,
until/ till.
 Until/ till are only used in negative sentences.
 To emphasise the duration of an action up to
a certain time in the future.
Ex: by the time Rick retires, he will have been
working for the same company for 30 years.
 After the expressions by the time, until,
before, we use the present simple because
they introduce time clauses.
Ex: I will have tidied up, by the time you get
back.
By the time she finishes work, we will have
been waiting for more than a n hour.
 Will you…? To make an order or make a
request.
Ex: will you open the door for me, please?
 Won´t to show that someone is unwilling or
refuses to do something, even when the
subject is not a person.
Ex: I´ve talked to Sue about her decision to
leave, but she won´t listen.
The washing machine won´t work.
 we use wouldn´t to refer to the past.
 Ex: i asked him to help me, but he wouldn´t.
 To make an offer
Ex: shall i give you a hand with those bags?
 To make suggestions
Ex: shall we wait until the rain stops?
 To ask for suggestions or instructions
Ex: what shall i do with all these letters?
Put them on my desk.

More Related Content

What's hot

First conditional
First conditionalFirst conditional
First conditional
helenmazarron
 
How to express the future
How to express the futureHow to express the future
How to express the future
ramiro cebreiros alvarez
 
The first conditional
The first conditionalThe first conditional
The first conditional
EOI Alcalá de Guadaíra
 
Third conditional
Third conditionalThird conditional
Third conditional
Míriam
 
Present perfect vs. past simple
Present perfect vs. past simplePresent perfect vs. past simple
Present perfect vs. past simple
Nicole Gatt
 
unless-aslong-as-provided
unless-aslong-as-providedunless-aslong-as-provided
unless-aslong-as-provided
Prince Royce 'Live Life Smiling'
 
Present Perfect vs Past Simple : English Language
Present Perfect vs Past Simple : English LanguagePresent Perfect vs Past Simple : English Language
Present Perfect vs Past Simple : English Language
A. Simoes
 
Simple past and present perfect
Simple past and present perfectSimple past and present perfect
Simple past and present perfectJustin Radcliffe
 
Sesion9
Sesion9Sesion9
Curso ingles presente continuo
Curso ingles presente continuoCurso ingles presente continuo
Curso ingles presente continuo
RAFAEL ANDONAYRE
 
Present Perfect vs Simple Past
Present Perfect vs Simple PastPresent Perfect vs Simple Past
Present Perfect vs Simple PastAngêla Betancourt
 
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuousPresent perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Ana Sancho
 
Present Perfect with Already, Yet, & Still
Present Perfect with Already, Yet, & StillPresent Perfect with Already, Yet, & Still
Present Perfect with Already, Yet, & Still
Karen H
 
Conditional sentences (II, III)
Conditional sentences (II, III)Conditional sentences (II, III)
Conditional sentences (II, III)Marijoeber
 
Past perfect
Past perfect Past perfect
Past perfect
MyStudentsLearning
 
Present perfect simple & continuous
Present perfect simple & continuousPresent perfect simple & continuous
Present perfect simple & continuous
Claudia Cantaluppi
 
Mixed conditionals
Mixed conditionalsMixed conditionals
Mixed conditionalsluciasagi
 
Present perfect-x-simple-past
Present perfect-x-simple-pastPresent perfect-x-simple-past
Present perfect-x-simple-pastmonimou
 

What's hot (20)

IMPERSONAL PASSIVES
IMPERSONAL PASSIVESIMPERSONAL PASSIVES
IMPERSONAL PASSIVES
 
First conditional
First conditionalFirst conditional
First conditional
 
How to express the future
How to express the futureHow to express the future
How to express the future
 
The first conditional
The first conditionalThe first conditional
The first conditional
 
Third conditional
Third conditionalThird conditional
Third conditional
 
Present perfect vs. past simple
Present perfect vs. past simplePresent perfect vs. past simple
Present perfect vs. past simple
 
unless-aslong-as-provided
unless-aslong-as-providedunless-aslong-as-provided
unless-aslong-as-provided
 
Present Perfect vs Past Simple : English Language
Present Perfect vs Past Simple : English LanguagePresent Perfect vs Past Simple : English Language
Present Perfect vs Past Simple : English Language
 
Simple past and present perfect
Simple past and present perfectSimple past and present perfect
Simple past and present perfect
 
Sesion9
Sesion9Sesion9
Sesion9
 
Present perfect simple and continuous
Present perfect simple and continuousPresent perfect simple and continuous
Present perfect simple and continuous
 
Curso ingles presente continuo
Curso ingles presente continuoCurso ingles presente continuo
Curso ingles presente continuo
 
Present Perfect vs Simple Past
Present Perfect vs Simple PastPresent Perfect vs Simple Past
Present Perfect vs Simple Past
 
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuousPresent perfect simple and present perfect continuous
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
 
Present Perfect with Already, Yet, & Still
Present Perfect with Already, Yet, & StillPresent Perfect with Already, Yet, & Still
Present Perfect with Already, Yet, & Still
 
Conditional sentences (II, III)
Conditional sentences (II, III)Conditional sentences (II, III)
Conditional sentences (II, III)
 
Past perfect
Past perfect Past perfect
Past perfect
 
Present perfect simple & continuous
Present perfect simple & continuousPresent perfect simple & continuous
Present perfect simple & continuous
 
Mixed conditionals
Mixed conditionalsMixed conditionals
Mixed conditionals
 
Present perfect-x-simple-past
Present perfect-x-simple-pastPresent perfect-x-simple-past
Present perfect-x-simple-past
 

Similar to Future forms

Final Project!(:
Final Project!(:Final Project!(:
Final Project!(:Jeanette
 
d6dada3c-7d62-4a17-9024-6ee7b1418e92.pptx
d6dada3c-7d62-4a17-9024-6ee7b1418e92.pptxd6dada3c-7d62-4a17-9024-6ee7b1418e92.pptx
d6dada3c-7d62-4a17-9024-6ee7b1418e92.pptx
GoeltomExsa
 
My group presentation (Future Forms)
My group presentation (Future Forms)My group presentation (Future Forms)
My group presentation (Future Forms)Channy Leang
 
publication_11_8196_1861.pdf
publication_11_8196_1861.pdfpublication_11_8196_1861.pdf
publication_11_8196_1861.pdf
aimentariqmeharmehar
 
GZZ ENGLISH LV2 C1.pptx
GZZ ENGLISH LV2 C1.pptxGZZ ENGLISH LV2 C1.pptx
GZZ ENGLISH LV2 C1.pptx
carlosdelacruz574466
 
Gramatica ingles
Gramatica inglesGramatica ingles
Gramatica ingles
Marianaxb
 
Future Tense (going to and will)
Future Tense (going to and will)Future Tense (going to and will)
Future Tense (going to and will)
Keeyven
 
Future tense (manal) copy
Future tense   (manal)   copyFuture tense   (manal)   copy
Future tense (manal) copy
sheikhnim
 
I bcom tenses 15th feb 2011 Golden Jubilee Hall
I bcom tenses 15th feb 2011 Golden Jubilee HallI bcom tenses 15th feb 2011 Golden Jubilee Hall
I bcom tenses 15th feb 2011 Golden Jubilee Hall
thirumaraikkadu
 
TENSE PART_1 :: Present Tense
TENSE PART_1 :: Present Tense TENSE PART_1 :: Present Tense
TENSE PART_1 :: Present Tense
SKUMAR IYER
 
12tensesofenglishgrammer 121102124507-phpapp02
12tensesofenglishgrammer 121102124507-phpapp0212tensesofenglishgrammer 121102124507-phpapp02
12tensesofenglishgrammer 121102124507-phpapp02
PANABO SDA LEARNING CENTER
 
Tenses
TensesTenses
Tenses
TensesTenses
Toeic 12 tenses englishgrammer
Toeic 12 tenses englishgrammerToeic 12 tenses englishgrammer
Toeic 12 tenses englishgrammer
Thai Cooperate in Academic
 
Future tense
Future tenseFuture tense
Future tense
Mirian Zuña
 
U3C1-Tenses.pptx
U3C1-Tenses.pptxU3C1-Tenses.pptx
U3C1-Tenses.pptx
VinayTomar20
 

Similar to Future forms (20)

Final Project!(:
Final Project!(:Final Project!(:
Final Project!(:
 
d6dada3c-7d62-4a17-9024-6ee7b1418e92.pptx
d6dada3c-7d62-4a17-9024-6ee7b1418e92.pptxd6dada3c-7d62-4a17-9024-6ee7b1418e92.pptx
d6dada3c-7d62-4a17-9024-6ee7b1418e92.pptx
 
My group presentation (Future Forms)
My group presentation (Future Forms)My group presentation (Future Forms)
My group presentation (Future Forms)
 
publication_11_8196_1861.pdf
publication_11_8196_1861.pdfpublication_11_8196_1861.pdf
publication_11_8196_1861.pdf
 
7. tenses of verbs
7. tenses of verbs7. tenses of verbs
7. tenses of verbs
 
GZZ ENGLISH LV2 C1.pptx
GZZ ENGLISH LV2 C1.pptxGZZ ENGLISH LV2 C1.pptx
GZZ ENGLISH LV2 C1.pptx
 
Gramatica ingles
Gramatica inglesGramatica ingles
Gramatica ingles
 
Future Tense (going to and will)
Future Tense (going to and will)Future Tense (going to and will)
Future Tense (going to and will)
 
Future tense (manal) copy
Future tense   (manal)   copyFuture tense   (manal)   copy
Future tense (manal) copy
 
I bcom tenses 15th feb 2011 Golden Jubilee Hall
I bcom tenses 15th feb 2011 Golden Jubilee HallI bcom tenses 15th feb 2011 Golden Jubilee Hall
I bcom tenses 15th feb 2011 Golden Jubilee Hall
 
Future tenses- c1
Future tenses- c1Future tenses- c1
Future tenses- c1
 
TENSE PART_1 :: Present Tense
TENSE PART_1 :: Present Tense TENSE PART_1 :: Present Tense
TENSE PART_1 :: Present Tense
 
12 tenses of english grammer
12 tenses of english grammer12 tenses of english grammer
12 tenses of english grammer
 
12tensesofenglishgrammer 121102124507-phpapp02
12tensesofenglishgrammer 121102124507-phpapp0212tensesofenglishgrammer 121102124507-phpapp02
12tensesofenglishgrammer 121102124507-phpapp02
 
Future forms
Future formsFuture forms
Future forms
 
Tenses
TensesTenses
Tenses
 
Tenses
TensesTenses
Tenses
 
Toeic 12 tenses englishgrammer
Toeic 12 tenses englishgrammerToeic 12 tenses englishgrammer
Toeic 12 tenses englishgrammer
 
Future tense
Future tenseFuture tense
Future tense
 
U3C1-Tenses.pptx
U3C1-Tenses.pptxU3C1-Tenses.pptx
U3C1-Tenses.pptx
 

Recently uploaded

How to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
How to Break the cycle of negative ThoughtsHow to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
How to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
Col Mukteshwar Prasad
 
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ashokrao Mane college of Pharmacy Peth-Vadgaon
 
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptxChapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Mohd Adib Abd Muin, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
beazzy04
 
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxPalestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
RaedMohamed3
 
special B.ed 2nd year old paper_20240531.pdf
special B.ed 2nd year old paper_20240531.pdfspecial B.ed 2nd year old paper_20240531.pdf
special B.ed 2nd year old paper_20240531.pdf
Special education needs
 
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free downloadThe French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
Vivekanand Anglo Vedic Academy
 
Sectors of the Indian Economy - Class 10 Study Notes pdf
Sectors of the Indian Economy - Class 10 Study Notes pdfSectors of the Indian Economy - Class 10 Study Notes pdf
Sectors of the Indian Economy - Class 10 Study Notes pdf
Vivekanand Anglo Vedic Academy
 
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleHow to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
Celine George
 
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
JosvitaDsouza2
 
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdfAdditional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
joachimlavalley1
 
Overview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with Mechanism
Overview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with MechanismOverview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with Mechanism
Overview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with Mechanism
DeeptiGupta154
 
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
EverAndrsGuerraGuerr
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
Delapenabediema
 
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech RepublicPolish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Anna Sz.
 
Fish and Chips - have they had their chips
Fish and Chips - have they had their chipsFish and Chips - have they had their chips
Fish and Chips - have they had their chips
GeoBlogs
 
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxStudents, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
EduSkills OECD
 
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfUnit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
EugeneSaldivar
 

Recently uploaded (20)

How to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
How to Break the cycle of negative ThoughtsHow to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
How to Break the cycle of negative Thoughts
 
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology ......
 
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptxChapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
 
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxPalestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
 
special B.ed 2nd year old paper_20240531.pdf
special B.ed 2nd year old paper_20240531.pdfspecial B.ed 2nd year old paper_20240531.pdf
special B.ed 2nd year old paper_20240531.pdf
 
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free downloadThe French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
 
Sectors of the Indian Economy - Class 10 Study Notes pdf
Sectors of the Indian Economy - Class 10 Study Notes pdfSectors of the Indian Economy - Class 10 Study Notes pdf
Sectors of the Indian Economy - Class 10 Study Notes pdf
 
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleHow to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS Module
 
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
 
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdfAdditional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
Additional Benefits for Employee Website.pdf
 
Overview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with Mechanism
Overview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with MechanismOverview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with Mechanism
Overview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with Mechanism
 
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
 
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech RepublicPolish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
 
Fish and Chips - have they had their chips
Fish and Chips - have they had their chipsFish and Chips - have they had their chips
Fish and Chips - have they had their chips
 
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxStudents, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptx
 
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfUnit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
 

Future forms

  • 1. By Yeleina Erazo Enamorado
  • 2.  In predictions about the future usually with the verbs think, believe, expect, etc. The expressions be sure, be afraid, etc. And the adverbs probably, perhaps, certainly, etc. Ex: I think she will come tomorrow.  For on the spot decisions. Ex: I'll take that blouse.  For promises, threats, warnings, requests, hopes and offers. Ex: tom, will you help me with these bags?  For actions, events, situations which will definitely happen in the future and which we cannot control. Ex: the temperature will reach 40° C tomorrow.
  • 3.  For plans, intentions or ambitious we have for the future. Ex: I´m going to become a famous violinist one day.  For actions we have already decided to do in the near future Ex: They are going to get married in three months.  In predictions when there is evidence that something will happen in the near future. Ex: look at the clouds! It´s going to rain.
  • 4.  Note: we normally use be going to, to talk about something we intend to do, and will to give details or make comments. Ex: I'm going to have a party next week. I'll invite all my friends. That´ll be great.  We normally use the present continuous rather than be going to with verbs which express movement, especially the verbs go and come. Ex: sam is going to the market in a few minutes Sheila is coming to my house for tea this afternoon.
  • 5.  It can be used for future actions when we refer to programmes, timetables, schedule… Ex: the bus arrives in Liverpool at 7:30  For future actions in clauses after subordinating conjunctions. Ex: it won´t matter what she says later. I'll see you when I get back.
  • 6.  For actions we have decided and arranged to do in the near future. Ex: they´re getting married next month.
  • 7.  We use the present simple or present perfect and not future form, after words and expressions such as while, before, after, until/ till, as, unless, when, whenever, if, suppose, once, as soon as, as long as, by the time, in case, on condition that, etc. Ex. Call me as soon as you get back.  When+ will: when it is a question word.  When+ present simple: when it is a time word Ex: when will they get married? I will let you know when I decide.
  • 8.  If and whether+ future forms when it is used after expressions which show ignorance, uncertainty such as I don´t know, I wonder, I doubt. Ex: I don´t know if he´ll move house.
  • 9.  For an action which will be in progress at a stated future time. Ex: this time next week, we´ll be flying to Europe.  For an action which will definitely happen in the future as the result of a routine or arrangement. Ex: Shall I inform the rest of the team? No, I´ll do it. I´ll be seeing them at the meeting anyway.  When we ask politely about someone´s plans for the near future. Ex: will you be going later? Yes, why? Could you get me a sandwich, please?
  • 10.  For an action which will be finished before a stated future time. Ex: they will have finished their meeting by four o´clock this afternoon.  The future perfect is used with the following expressions: before, by, by then, by the time, until/ till.  Until/ till are only used in negative sentences.
  • 11.  To emphasise the duration of an action up to a certain time in the future. Ex: by the time Rick retires, he will have been working for the same company for 30 years.  After the expressions by the time, until, before, we use the present simple because they introduce time clauses. Ex: I will have tidied up, by the time you get back. By the time she finishes work, we will have been waiting for more than a n hour.
  • 12.  Will you…? To make an order or make a request. Ex: will you open the door for me, please?  Won´t to show that someone is unwilling or refuses to do something, even when the subject is not a person. Ex: I´ve talked to Sue about her decision to leave, but she won´t listen. The washing machine won´t work.  we use wouldn´t to refer to the past.  Ex: i asked him to help me, but he wouldn´t.
  • 13.  To make an offer Ex: shall i give you a hand with those bags?  To make suggestions Ex: shall we wait until the rain stops?  To ask for suggestions or instructions Ex: what shall i do with all these letters? Put them on my desk.