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Simple Future

老房东 edited this page Jan 28, 2022 · 5 revisions

Simple Future

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?

Future tense

  • 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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