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The present for future events THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS FOR FUTURE EVENTS

The present continuous
can be used to talk “At the moment” shows the Present continuous refers
action refers to the present.
to Dave’s present activity.
The present simple and present continuous can be used See also: about pre-arranged
to talk about future events that are already planned. They Present simple 1 Present continuous 4 future events. Time
are usually used with a future time word or time phrase. Prepositions of time 107 markers usually show
whether the event is in
the present or future.
THE PRESENT SIMPLE FOR FUTURE EVENTS Time clause “tomorrow” shows Present continuous refers to a
the action refers to the future. future event that is planned.
The present simple
can be used to talk Present simple. This refers to a point
in the future.
about events that are
scheduled to take
place in the future. NOW TOMORROW

NOW 10PM HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT PRESENT CONTINUOUS FUTURE TIME PHRASE

HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT PRESENT SIMPLE FUTURE TIME PHRASE

FURTHER EXAMPLES

FURTHER EXAMPLES

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