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Future Simple Be Going To
Form: subject + will + verb in Form: subject + be going to +
infinitive verb in infinitive
Usage :1- Predictions about the Usage :1- Future plans:
future with no evidence Example.: James is going to travel
to India next week
Example: In the future, people will have 2- Predictions based on evidence:
robots.
2- decisions made at the time of Example: The sky is cloudy, it’s
speaking (on spot): going to rain.
Example: I'm thirsty, I will drink. Key Words: Next week, next
month, next year, tomorrow,
3- promises: tonight, in a few years, …. etc.
Example: if you pass the exam, I will *We can use the present
buy you a gift. continuous to talk about future
plans
4- Threats: If you don’t do your Ex. We are playing tennis next
homework, I will punish you. Monday.
Example: If you don’t do your
homework, I will punish you.
5- Requests:
Example: Will you open the door,
please?
6-Offer:
Example: Will you drink some coffee?
7- To talk about future facts.
Example: The new shopping mall will be
open from 9 am to 9 pm
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