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Simple Future
老房东 edited this page Jan 28, 2022
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| Will+base verb | Be going to+base verb | Be+-ing verb(present progressive form) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use | Use when deciding future plans at the moment | Use when future plans have already been made | Use when future plans have already been made |
| Notes | Formal future form(preferred in writing; it may be used formally even when plans have already been made) | Casual future form(preferred in speaking; most common form; going to is often reduced to gonna) | Casual future form(preferred in speaking; used especially for the near future) |
| Example Statement | Yes, I will go to the movies with you tonight. | He is going to study all weekend for his test. | She is giving her presentation tomorrow. |
| Example Negative | No, I won't be ready to go at 5:00. | They are not going to go to the party because they have school tomorrow. | We are not leaving until we get an answer. |
| Example Question | Will you call me later? | Is she going to read that entire book tonight? | Are they coming over for dinner on Friday? |
- I'm going to ~ / Are you going to ~
I'm going to write this down.
- I've decide to ~
I've decide to buy a new computer.
- I intend to ~
I intend to move to Seoul.
- I'm planning to ~ / Do you think you will ~ / Are you planning to ~
I'm planning on getting a part-time job.
- I'm thinking of ~ / Do you think you will ~
I'm thinking of learning Japanese.
- I might ~ (maybe, the verb is always base)
I might go fishing.
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