future review 2

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What is the future simple tense used for?

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The future simple tense is used to express spontaneous decisions, predictions, and promises.

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When do we use 'will' in sentences?

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We use 'will' for spontaneous decisions, predictions, and promises.

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What is the present continuous tense used for in the context of future events?

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The present continuous tense is used for arrangements made for the future with a specific time and day.

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How do you express a planned future event using the present continuous?

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You use the present continuous by saying 'am/is/are + verb-ing' (e.g., 'I am meeting Jane at 8 o'clock').

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What does 'going to' indicate in future tense?

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'Going to' indicates intentions or plans that are decided before the moment of speaking.

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How do you form a future intention using 'going to'?

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You form it by saying 'am/is/are going to + base form of the verb' (e.g., 'I am going to become a soldier').

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What is the difference between 'will' and 'going to'?

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'Will' is used for spontaneous decisions, while 'going to' is used for planned intentions.

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What is an example of a spontaneous decision?

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An example is saying 'I will help you with that' when someone asks for help.

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What is an example of a planned future event?

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An example is saying 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow at noon'.

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How do you express a future arrangement?

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You express it using the present continuous tense (e.g., 'I am seeing a client at three o’clock').