Future Tenses and Certainty Levels

The video tutorial covers four ways to express future actions: WILL, BE GOING TO, PRESENT CONTINUOUS, and PRESENT SIMPLE. It explains the usage of each form, highlighting the differences between WILL and BE GOING TO, with examples illustrating their use in different contexts. The tutorial also discusses how PRESENT CONTINUOUS and PRESENT SIMPLE can be used for planned future events, emphasizing the certainty levels associated with each tense. The lesson concludes with a review of the key points and encourages viewers to engage further.

Which of the following is NOT a way to talk about the future?

• PRESENT SIMPLE

• PRESENT PERFECT

• BE GOING TO

• WILL

What percentage of certainty does 'WILL' indicate?

• 90%

• 80%

• 50%

• 100%

When do we use 'WILL'?

• For past events

• For scheduled events

• For quick decisions

• For planned events

What is the level of certainty when using 'BE GOING TO'?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which sentence shows a plan with evidence?

• I might go to the party.

• I will go to the party.

• I am going to the party.

• I am going to go to the party.

What is the main difference between 'WILL' and 'BE GOING TO'?

• 'WILL' is more certain than 'BE GOING TO'.

• Both are used for the same purpose.

• 'WILL' is for planned events, 'BE GOING TO' is for spontaneous decisions.

• 'WILL' is for spontaneous decisions, 'BE GOING TO' is for planned events.

Which tense is used for timetables and schedules?

• Future Simple

• Past Simple

• Present Simple

• Present Continuous

Which of the following is an example of Present Simple for a scheduled event?

• I am going to the gym tomorrow.

• The train leaves at 6 PM.

• I will visit my friend next week.

• I am visiting my friend next week.

What percentage of certainty does Present Continuous indicate for future events?

• 80%

• 50%

• 90%

• 70%

Which sentence uses Present Continuous for a future event?

• I read a book tonight.

• I am reading a book tonight.

• I have read a book tonight.

• I will read a book tonight.