Understanding Future Tenses in English

Understanding Future Tenses in English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial addresses a viewer's request about the complexities of using 'will', 'going to', and the present continuous to talk about the future in English. It explains the differences and similarities between these forms, focusing on facts, predictions, plans, and decision-making. Through a story, the video illustrates how these forms are used in context, emphasizing the importance of evidence in choosing 'going to' and the spontaneity of decisions when using 'will'. The tutorial concludes with a review of the key rules and encourages viewers to apply these concepts naturally.

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge the Moroccan geographer faces with English?

Learning vocabulary

Pronouncing words correctly

Using future tenses correctly

Understanding past tenses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basics of future tenses discussed?

Facts and predictions

Plans

Past events

Making decisions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Madame Victoire claim about her predictions?

They are based on weather forecasts

They are 50% accurate

They are 100% accurate

They are free of charge

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb form is often used to state facts about the future?

'Should'

'Will'

'Might'

'Could'

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake students make with 'will'?

Using it too little

Using it for present events

Using it too much

Using it for past events

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is 'be going to' more natural than 'will'?

When discussing hypothetical situations

When making a spontaneous decision

When there is present evidence

When talking about past events

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between 'going to' and the present continuous?

'Going to' is for intentions, present continuous is for arrangements

Present continuous is for hypothetical situations

There is no difference

'Going to' is for past events

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