Future Tenses

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What is the future tense used to express a planned action or intention?

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be going to

Front

Which future tense is used for predictions based on current evidence?

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present continuous

Front

What future tense is used for scheduled events or timetables?

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present simple

Front

Which future tense is used for spontaneous decisions?

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will

Front

Example: 'You've missed the bus. You're going to be late again.' What future tense is used here?

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be going to

Front

Example: 'In 2040, you probably won't need to reach for your smartphone.' What future tense is used here?

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Will

Front

Example: 'I've missed the bus. I'll let my friend know.' What future tense is used here?

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will

Front

Example: 'The next bus doesn't leave for ten minutes.' What future tense is used here?

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present simple

Front

Example: 'You're meeting a friend in town in 15 minutes.' What future tense is used here?

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present continuous

Front

Example: 'In this report, we're going to have a look at some rapidly evolving technologies.' What future tense is used here?

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be going to