Future Tenses Test.- 06-06-2022
Present Simple
Grammar
(+)| Subject + Verb + Complement (+ adverbs of future time).
The train arrives in three minutes.
(-)| Subject + Don’t/Doesn’t + Verb + Complement (adv. future time)
The school doesn’t start until September.
(?)| (WH)+ Do/Does + Subject + Verb + Complement (adv. future time) +?
Does this train leave for Manchester at 7:30?
Uses
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Future events or timetables Things
What time does the next train for Hullu leave?
It leaves at 10.15 am.
The pools don’t open until midday.
Is there a meeting next Wednesday?
Yes, it starts at 3 p.m. Don’t be late!
Frecuent adverbs of
future time
Tomorrow (morning,
evening…)
Next (week-month…)
On (future date like weekmonth...)
*Aren’t necessary use
them when the sentences
begins with:
When/What time.
*When the subject is in 3°
person the verb have a s
leaves
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Present Continuous
Grammar
(+)| Subject + Be + Verb(ing) + Complement (+adv. future).
I’m playing basketball with the boys at 14.30.
(-)| Subject + Be + Not + Verb(ing) + Complement (+adv. future)
We aren’t meeting in the pub after the dinner.
(?)| (WH) + Be + Subjetc + Verb(ing) + Complement (+adv. future) + ?
What are you doing tomorrow evening?
Uses
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Future arrangements or planned actions People.
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I’m not working in London next week.
John is leaving on the midnight train.
What are you doing at the weekend?
What time are you going to the gym?
I’m meeting Mary at 6 o’clock.
To avoid confusions with the
present tense, we use present
continuous with adverbs of future
time.
Aren’t necessary use them when
the sentences begins with:
When/What time.
Sometimes the verb helps to
indicate arrangements for future
Be going to (+ infinitive)
Grammar
(+)| Subject + Be + Going to + Verb + Complement.
I’m going to watch TV.
(-)| Subject + Be + Not + Going to + Verb + Complement.
I’m not going to wash the dishes.
(?)| Be + Subject + Going to + Verb + Complement + ?
Is Mary going to have a baby?
Uses
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People intentions for a future action
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I’m going to Paris next spring.
I’m going to play tennis with Mary.
Are you coming with us to the cinema? Form to avoid dissonance with “going to come”
I’m going to visit Italy sooner or later.
Predictions with evidence (based on the present)
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Look at those clouds! It’s going to rain in a few minutes.
The river isn’t going to overflow this year. It’s nearly dry.
This plant is going to grow a lot. I put it fertilizer.
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Will (+ infinitive)
Grammar
(+)| Subject + Will + Verb + Compliment.
I will phone you on your birthday.
*To make emphasis in the negative form, we
use “will not”.
X Never use will for:
(-)| Subject + Won’t + Verb + Compliment.
Future intentions, plan or programs
I won’t listen to this!
Will indicates lack of certainty.
(?)| Will + Subject + Verb + Compliment + ?
Will robots dominate the world in 2050?
Uses
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Promises
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I promise I will pay you back next Monday.
I will definitely pay you back. I promise
Will you promise me not to tell anyone what I’ve just told you?
I can’t help you today, but I promise I’ll help you tomorrow.
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Spontaneous decision or snap decisions
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Predictions without evidence
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John is 16. He will be 17 next June.
Without water those plants will die.
Unless you are wearing a tie, you won’t be allowed into the dining room of the 5 star hotel.
All of us will die at some point.
Show determination
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I’ll call the police!
I will tell everyone your secret.
We’ll punish all of you for this insubordination!
I’ll send you to jail the next time you steal!
Inevitable futures
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I won’t listen any word of you.
I will not help you to steal a bank!
Sorry, I won’t lend you my car.
We will not lie for you!
Threats
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Will you help me (to) cook dinner?
Will you marry me?
I’m afraid to go alone. Will you come with me?
Will you please turn the television off?
Refusals
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I’ll carry that for you.
My train leaves at 6.00! – Don’t worry, I’ll take you to the station.
It’s very hot in here. – I’ll open the window if that’s alright with you.
I’ll help you prepare dinner.
Requests
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The Democrats will win the election.
This is the weather forecast. It will rain in London tomorrow morning, but it won’t snow.
He won’t be President for much longer.
You will marry a very rich man.
Offers-volunteering to do something
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I love that dress. I’ll buy it.
Look! It’s snowing - OK. I’ll stay at home then.
How will you pay, madam? – I’ll pay cash.
John what does this word mean? – I don’t know. I’ll look it up in the dictionary.
I don’t want to go school today, mom! – You will go whether you want to or not!
You must tell me what John said. – I will not tell you! I won’t break the promise I made.
You can ask me thousand times but I will not give you any more money!
We will finish this homework no matter what!
Sentences with verbs of opinion
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Do you think John will come to my party? I’m sure he will!
I believe John will be very pleased when you tell him the news.
I wonder what Mary will say when you tell her.
I know he will study very hard for this exam.
First conditional
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If it rains, I will take an umbrella with me.
I won’t come unless you invite John too.
John won’t be able to help us unless we ask him well in advance.
If you love me, I will love you.
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