The document discusses the simple future tense in English using the forms "will" and "be going to." It explains that while the two forms can sometimes be used interchangeably, they often express different meanings. "Will" is used to express voluntary actions or promises, while "be going to" expresses plans. Both can also be used to make predictions about the future, where there is no difference in meaning. Examples are provided to illustrate the uses and forms of each.

1. SIMPLE FUTURE
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G O IN G T O”
B y : M is s M ir y a m H d z .

2. SIMPLE FUTURE
Simple Future hastwo different forms in English:"will" and
"be going to."
Although the two forms can sometimesbe used
interchangeably, they often expresstwo very different
meanings.
These different meanings might seem too abstract at first, but
with time and practice, the differences will become clear. Both
"will" and "be going to" refer to a specific time in thefuture.

3. SIMPLE FUTURE
F O R M Will
[will +verb]
Examples:
You will help himlater.
Will you help himlater?
You won’t help himlater.

4. SIMPLE FUTURE
F O R M B e G o in g To
[am/is/are +going to +verb]
Examples:
You are going to meet Janetonight.
Are you going to meet Janetonight?
You are not going to meet Janetonight.

5. SIMPLE FUTURE
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Will" t o E x p r e s s a
u n t a r y Ac t io n
"Will" often suggeststhat a speaker will do
something voluntarily.
A voluntary action isone the speaker offers to do for
someoneelse.Often, we use"will" to respond to
someoneelse'scomplaint or request for help.
Wealso use"will" when we request that someone
help usor volunteer to do something for us.Similarly,
we use"won't" when we refuse to voluntarily do
something.

6. SIMPLE FUTURE
Examples:
I will send you the information when I get it.
I will translate the email, soMr. Smith can readit.
Will you help me move this heavytable?
Will you make dinner?
I will not do your homework foryou.
I won't do all the houseworkmyself!
A: I'm really hungry.
B: I' ll m a k e some sandwiches.
A: I'm so tired. I'm about to fall asleep.
B: I' ll g e t you some coffee.
A: The phone is ringing.
B: I' ll g e t it.

7. SIMPLE FUTURE
U S E 2 " Will" t o E x p r e s s a
P r o m is e
"Will" isusually usedin promises.
Examples:
I will call you when Iarrive.
If I am elected President of the United States,I will
make sureeveryone hasaccessto inexpensive health
insurance.
I promise I won’t tell him about the surpriseparty.
Don't worry, I'll be careful.
I won't tell anyone yoursecret.

8. SIMPLE FUTURE
" B e g o in g t o " t o E x p r e s s a P la n
"Be going to" expressesthat something isa plan. It
expressesthe idea that a person intends to do something
in the future. It doesnot matter whether the plan is
realistic or not.
Examples:
He isgoing to spend hisvacation in Hawaii.
Sheisnot going to spend her vacation inHawaii.
A: When are we going to meet each othertonight?
B:Weare going to meet at 6PM.

9. SIMPLE FUTURE
" B e g o in g t o " t o E x p r e s s a P la n
I'm going to be an actor when I grow up.
Michelle isgoing to begin medical schoolnext
year.
They are going to drive all the way to Alaska.
Who are you going to invite to the party?
J o h n 's
J o h n 's
A : W h o is g o in g t o m a k e
b ir t h d a y c a k e ?
B : S u e is g o in g t o m a k e
b ir t h d a y c a k e .

10. SIMPLE FUTURE
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W ill" o r " B e G o in g t o " t o
x p r e s s a P r e d ic t io n
Both "will" and "be going to" can expressthe idea of a
general prediction about the future. Predictions are
guessesabout what might happen in the future. In
"prediction" sentences,the subject usually haslittle
control over the future and therefore USES1-3do not
apply. In the following examples, there isno difference
in meaning.

11. SIMPLE FUTURE
Examples:
Theyear 2222will be a very interesting year.
Theyear 2222isgoing to be a very interesting year.
JohnSmith will be the next President.
JohnSmith isgoing to be the next President.
Themovie "Zenith" will win severalAcademyAwards.
Themovie "Zenith" isgoing to win severalAcademy
Awards.

12. SIMPLE FUTURE
AD VE R B P LA C E M E N T
Theexamples below showthe placement for grammar
adverbs suchas:always, only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:
You will never help him.
Will you ever help him?
You are never going to meet Jane.
Are you ever going to meet Jane?

13. W ill / B e G o in g To
Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the
appropriate tenses
. A: Why are you holding a piece of paper?
B: I (write)______________ a letter to my friends back home in Texas.
2. A: I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up!
B: I (get)____________ you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up.
3. A: I can't hear the television!
B: I (turn)_______________ it up soyou can hearit.
4. We are soexcited about our trip next month to France. We (visit)
_______________ Paris, Nice and Grenoble.
5.Sarah (come)_____________ to the party. Oliver(be)____________ there
as well.

14. W ill / B e G o in g To
Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the
appropriate tenses
6. Ted: It issohot inhere!
Sarah: I (turn)____________ the air-conditioningon.
7. I think he (be)______________ the next President of the United States.
8.After I graduate, I (attend)_____________ medical school and become
a doctor. I have wanted to be a doctor all my life.
9.A: Excuse me, I need to talk to someone about our hotel room. I am
afraid it issimply too small for four people.
B: That man at the service counter (help)_____________ you.
10.Assoonas the weather clears up, we (walk)________________ down to
the beach and goswimming.

15. Thanks for your attention
Intermediate 1
Module 4
Reference:
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16. Voice of the Verb
The voice of the verb tells us
whether the subject is the doer of
the action or the receiver of the
action in sentence.

17. ACTIVE VOICE
In the active voice of the verb,
the subject is the doer of the
action. It is used when the
doer of the action is specific.
It also emphasizes who did
the action in the sentence.

18. ACTIVE VOICE
• The children played volleyball at
the beach.
• The students recited a very nice
choric speech.
• My daughter prepared an
anniversary cake for us.
• Timmy cleans the house
regularly.
• Catherine has answered the call
before it ended.

19. PASSIVE VOICE
In the passive voice of the verb, the
subject is the receiver of the action.
It is used when the doer of the
action is not specific. It is used to
emphasize who receives the action
in a sentence.

20. PASSIVE VOICE
• Volleyball was played by the
children at the beach.
• A very nice choric speech was
rendered by the students.
• A cake was prepared for us by
our daughter.
• The house is cleaned by Timmy.
• The call has been answered by
Catherine.

21. The children
played
volleyball at
the beach.
Volleyball
was played
by the
children at
the beach.

22. The students
recited a very
nice choric
speech.
A very nice
choric
speech was
rendered by
the students.

23. A cake was
prepared for
us by our
daughter.
A cake was
prepared for
us by our
daughter.

24. Timmy
cleans the
house
regularly.
The house
is cleaned
by Timmy.

25. Catherine
has
answered
the call
before it
ended.
The call has
been
answered
by
Catherine.