3.1 - THE FUTURE

We use Future Simple (will) for................, spontaneous decisions and promises.

• intentions

• arrangments

• predictions

• timetabled events

We use Near Future (be going to) for................, plans, and predictions that has evidence in the present.

• intentions

• facts

• request

• fixed plans

We use Present Simple for ................... .

• scheduled events

• arrangements

• promises

• spontaneous decisions

We use Present Continuous for ................... .

• timetabled events

• arrangements

• intentions

• predictions

I................. you to use the computer later, I promise.

• am going to teach

• will teach

• teach

• am teaching

I................. for an online course next month, but I'm not sure where yet.

• will apply

• am going to apply

• apply

• am applying

The technology class...................... at 11.30, so I'd better hurry!

• will start

• is going to start

• starts

• is starting

John......................his first lesson about robots at Manchester University next Monday.

• will have

• is going to have

• has

• is having

After the lesson, I think I............... about my future plans.

• will write

• am going to write

• write

• am writing

Statistics suggest that the world ................profoundly after the COVID 19 pandemic.

• will change

• is going to change

• changes

• is changing