VERBS USED IN THE FUTURE

PRESENT CONTINUOUS ( for PEOPLE) WILL

Future arrangements Planned actions
Im not working in London next week. Asking people to do something
John is leaving on the midnight train. Will you help me to wash the
We are flying to New York tomorrow morning. car?
When are you coming to visit us?
What are you doing at the weekend ? Promises
Im meeting Mary at 6 oclock.
I promise I wont go without
They arent playing tennis this afternoon.
you.

Am/is/are + verb(ing) + adverb of future time when Resolutions

necessary to avoid confusion with the present tense. I will marry John. (even though my
parents dont want me to)

Snap decisions
I like the dress in the shop window.
TO BE GOING TO Ill buy it.
Peoples intentions
Im going to watch TV. Predictions
Im going to visit Italy sooner or later. It will rain in London, tomorrow
Is she going to marry him? Yes, she is. morning.
Predictions based on the present
Inevitable
Look at those clouds! Its going to rain.
The alarm clock didnt go off. Im going to be late. Harry is 26. He will be 27 next
The sun is shining. Its going to be a lovely year in August.
afternoon.
Volunteering to do something
am/is/are + going to + base form verb Mary hasnt arrived yet so Ill
Adverbs of future time can be used but are not essential cook dinner.

In sentences with verbs of opinion

I think it will rain.
I dont believe he will come.
I doubt she will tell the truth.
SIMPLE PRESENT - (for THINGS)

Timetables and fixed future events First conditional

What time does the train leave?
It leaves at 10.15 a.m. If you dont leave immediately
When does school start? I will call the police.
It doesnt start until September.
Are the shops open tomorrow?
Yes. They open at 9.00 and close at 8.00 p.m.
Will + base form of verb

Verb in the simple present form + adverb of Negative: wont + base form of verb
future time when necessary to avoid confusion
with the present tense.