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GRAMMAR GUIDE. UNIT 4

TEAM WORK
Understanding Future Tenses in English
In this guide, we will explore the different ways to talk about the future in English. We will cover four main
forms: will, be going to, present continuous, and simple present. Each form has its own use and structure.
Let’s break them down!
1. Using "Will"
Definition: "Will" is used to make predictions or decisions at the moment of speaking.
When to Use:
 For spontaneous decisions.

 For predictions that are not based on present evidence.
Structure:
 Positive: Subject + will + base form of the verb

o Example: I will go to the store.
 Negative: Subject + will not (won't) + base form of the verb
o Example: She won't come to the party.
 Questions: Will + subject + base form of the verb?
o Example: Will they finish the project?
Keywords:
 Predictions, decisions, promises.
Key Points:
 Use "will" for actions that are uncertain or decided at the moment.
Example Sentences:
1. I’ll help you with your homework.

2. They won’t find this kind of work difficult.
3. She’ll call you later.
4. We will go to the beach tomorrow.
5. He won’t eat dessert because he’s full.
6. Will you join us for dinner?
7. I think it will rain this weekend.
8. She will travel to Spain next year.
9. They won’t believe what happened!
10. Will you be at the meeting?
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2. Using "Be Going To"
Definition: "Be going to" is used for plans or intentions and predictions based on current evidence.
When to Use:
 For plans that have already been made.

 For predictions based on present situations.
Structure:
 Positive: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base form of the verb

o Example: She is going to study for the exam.
 Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base form of the verb
o Example: I am not going to play soccer.
 Questions: Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base form of the verb?
o Example: Are you going to watch the movie?
Keywords:
 Plans, intentions, predictions based on facts.
Key Points:
 Use "be going to" for actions that are already planned or for strong predictions.
Example Sentences:
1. I’m going to start exercising next week.

2. They’re not going to finish the project on time.
3. Are you going to attend the concert?
4. He is going to buy a new car.
5. We are not going to visit Grandma this weekend.
6. Is she going to help at the event?
7. I am going to cook dinner tonight.
8. They are going to travel this summer.
9. She isn’t going to work late today.
10. Are they going to play basketball?
3. Present Continuous for Future
Definition: The present continuous tense can also be used to talk about fixed arrangements in the future.
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When to Use:
 For planned events or arrangements.
Structure:
 Positive: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing

o Example: They are meeting us at noon.
 Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb + -ing
o Example: She is not coming to the party.
 Questions: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?
o Example: Are you coming with us?
Keywords:
 Arrangements, fixed plans.
Key Points:
 Use present continuous for scheduled events in the near future.
Example Sentences:
1. I am meeting my friends at 5 p.m.

2. They are not visiting us next week.
3. Are you arriving on time?
4. She is helping her brother with his homework.
5. We are going to the movies tonight.
6. He is not playing soccer this weekend.
7. Are they joining us for dinner?
8. I am studying for my exam tomorrow.
9. She is not going to the office on Friday.
10. Are you working on the project this weekend?
4. Simple Present for Future
Definition: The simple present tense is used for scheduled events, especially timetables.
When to Use:
 For events that are part of a schedule or timetable.
Structure:
 Positive: Subject + base form of the verb (third person singular adds -s)
o Example: The train leaves at 6 p.m.
 Negative: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb
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o Example: The store does not open until 9 a.m.
 Questions: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?
o Example: Does the bus arrive at 8 a.m.?
Keywords:
 Schedules, timetables.
Key Points:
 Use simple present for fixed future events that are scheduled.
Example Sentences:
1. The bus leaves at 10 a.m.

2. The school does not start until 8:30.
3. Does the meeting begin at 3 p.m.?
4. The concert starts next Friday.
5. The train does not arrive until noon.
6. Does the class end at 2 p.m.?
7. The festival takes place in July.
8. The store opens at 9 a.m. every day.
9. The movie starts at 7 p.m.
10. Does the library close at 5 p.m.?
Future Continuous Tense
The Future Continuous tense is an important part of English grammar. It is used to describe actions that will be
ongoing at a specific time in the future. This guide will help you understand how to use the Future Continuous
tense correctly.
Definition
The Future Continuous tense describes actions that will be happening at a particular moment in the future.
When to Use
 To talk about actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.
 To indicate that a future action will happen for a duration of time.
Structure
We form the Future Continuous with will be + verb + -ing.
Positive Structure
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 Example: She will be helping in the office.
 Sentence: They will be playing soccer at 3 p.m.
Negative Structure
To make the Future Continuous negative, we add not after will.
 Example: We won’t be working outside.

 Sentence: He won’t be studying at midnight.
Question Structure
To form questions in the Future Continuous, switch the order of the subject and will.
 Example: Will you be working with animals?

 Sentence: Will they be attending the meeting?
Time Expressions
When using the Future Continuous tense, we often use time expressions to specify when the action will occur:
 In five/ten/twenty years: I’ll probably be working in a hospital in five years.

 At 9 p.m./at 8:30 tonight: I’ll be doing my homework at 7 p.m. tonight.
 Next summer/next year/in the future: I’ll be working with animals next summer.
Keywords and Key Points
 Will be: the main helping verb used for forming the Future Continuous.
 -ing: all main verbs in this tense end with -ing.
 Specific Time: always mention the specific future time when the action will take place.
Examples of Future Continuous Sentences
1. I will be studying for my exam next week.

2. She will be watching a movie at 8 p.m.
3. They will be traveling to Europe next summer.
4. He won’t be working late tomorrow.
5. We will be having dinner at 6:30 tonight.
6. Will you be joining us for the party on Saturday?
7. My friends will be playing video games after school.
8. I won’t be attending the concert next month.
9. Will she be helping you with the project?
10. They will be cleaning the house all day on Saturday.

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THIRD YEAR

GRAMMAR GUIDE. UNIT 4

Understanding Future Tenses in English

Definition: "Will" is used to make predictions or decisions at the moment of speaking.

 For spontaneous decisions.

 Positive: Subject + will + base form of the verb

 Predictions, decisions, promises.

1. I’ll help you with your homework.

2. Using "Be Going To"

 For plans that have already been made.

 Positive: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base form of the verb

 Plans, intentions, predictions based on facts.

1. I’m going to start exercising next week.

3. Present Continuous for Future

 For planned events or arrangements.

 Positive: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing

 Arrangements, fixed plans.

 Use present continuous for scheduled events in the near future.

1. I am meeting my friends at 5 p.m.

4. Simple Present for Future

 For events that are part of a schedule or timetable.

1. The bus leaves at 10 a.m.

Future Continuous Tense

We form the Future Continuous with will be + verb + -ing.

To make the Future Continuous negative, we add not after will.

 Example: We won’t be working outside.

 Example: Will you be working with animals?

 In five/ten/twenty years: I’ll probably be working in a hospital in five years.

Keywords and Key Points

Examples of Future Continuous Sentences

1. I will be studying for my exam next week.

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