Future (will/ going to/ present continuous)

We use will for (more than one correct options here):

• prediction based on what we believe

• on the spot decision

• making a promise

• an intention

• a planned action for the future

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which one is correct?

• I'm sure she's going to pass the exam.

• I'm sure she'll pass the exam.

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Such adverbs as probably, perhaps, possibly, certainly indicate that we have to use:

• going to

• present continuous

• will

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Going to refers to something that we:

• believe

• intend

• have already planned and arrannged

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

If we make a guess about the future based on what we see right now, we use:

• going to

• present continuous

• will

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Present simple refer to something that we have already ... Especially, if it happens without a possibility of change.

• planned

• intended

• expected

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

If we want to ask somebody to do something for us, we choose will. In such a case, which one is correct?

• Are you going to open the door for me?

• Will you open the door for me?

• Are you opening the door for me?

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

If something is inevitable we use will. In such a case, which one is correct?

• The sun is rising at 6:35 tomorrow.

• The sun is going to rise at 6:35 tomorrow.

• The sun will rise at 6:35 tomorrow.

• The sun rises at 6:35 tomorrow.

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

We're flying to London tomorrow. Which tense is used here?

• Future simple

• Present continuous

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1B

If we want to warn somebody about something, which sentence would be correct in this case?

• Be careful. You are going to hurt yourself with the knife.

• Be careful. You'll hurt yourself with the knife.

• Be careful. You're hurting yourself with the knife.

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B