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Future Simple Tense in English Grammar

The document provides rules and examples for expressing the future in English using several grammatical structures: 1. The present simple and present continuous can be used to talk about the future when referring to schedules, plans and arrangements. 2. "Be going to" is used to talk about future intentions and predictions based on present conditions. 3. "Be about to" refers to imminent or planned events. 4. "Will" is used for predictions and immediate decisions. The document concludes with example sentences to complete using the correct future form.

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Future Simple Tense in English Grammar

The document provides rules and examples for expressing the future in English using several grammatical structures: 1. The present simple and present continuous can be used to talk about the future when referring to schedules, plans and arrangements. 2. "Be going to" is used to talk about future intentions and predictions based on present conditions. 3. "Be about to" refers to imminent or planned events. 4. "Will" is used for predictions and immediate decisions. The document concludes with example sentences to complete using the correct future form.

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UMBB-Faculty of Sciences-M’hamed Bougara University

Boumerdes
Department of Mathematics
Module: English Level: Master 1
Teacher: Miss SLIMANI 2019-2020

Lesson1: Expressing the Future Simple:

Rule:
In order to to talk about the future we use several ways; each for specific cases:

A. Present Tenses with Future Meaning:

1. Present Simple 2. Present Continuous

We use the present simple to talk about We use the present continuous (to be in the present
actions in the future determined by timetable + stem+ ‘ing) to talk about definite arrangements for
and fixed programs. the future such as plans, and appointment.
Examples: Examples:
-The train leaves at 8 a.m on Saturday. -I am seeing the optician next week.
-The film doesn’t start until 7 p.m. -We aren’t doing anything tomorrow.
-What time is your flight tomorrow? -Are they getting married soon ?
 we often use it with a future time expressions
such as: at + followed by time (ex: at 7 a.m),
tonight, tomorrow, next weekend.. etc.

B.

1. To be going to +stem 2. To be in the present +about to+ stem

We use to be going to + stem to talk about : We use to be about to + stem to talk about
 Future intentions: an imminent event.
Example: Example:
I am going to buy a new car next month. -Can I call you back? I am about to go out.
When we can make predictions based on -Be quiet, the film is about to start.
a present action: 3. To be in the past+ about to+ stem:
Example: We use to be in the past+ about to+ stem
The present action: There are dark clouds when we talk about something in the future
in the sky. that we planned to do but we didn’t do.
The prediction: It is going to rain. Example:
I was about to see Ridge, but he cancelled
the meeting.
C. Will+ Stem:
We use will+ stem when we talk about:
Predictions: Example: Robots will govern the world.
Immediate decisions: Example: I will help you with this homework.

Activities: Complete the following sentences with the right form of the future:

- The sun is really hot today, we ……………………………………… burnt (to get).

-A: What ………………….... on holidays? (to do). B. I…………………………. on the beach (to lay).

-The exhibition ……………..……………. on January the 6th. (to start)

-I…………………….…………. the manager of this company this afternoon. (to meet).

-This pizza is enormous, you ……………………..………………………..it. (not to finish).

-By 2050, Robots ……………………….. a revolution against humans. (to make)

-She ……………………………… to take a shower, when she slipped on the wetty floor. (to take)

-At what time…………………………….? The concert…………………………….. at 8 p.m. (to start)

-Look at the long queue for the film, the tickets ……………… sold out in the few next hours. (to be)

-Your friend isn’t polite, I …………….…………………………. to him again. (to speak).

-He ………………………………….…with his wife this evening. (to have)

-He comes late to the school, he ………………………..…………… detention. (to get)

-A: Enter please, the guests …….………………………….. ………. (to gather).

-The near future ………………………………… many disaster for the human kinds. (to bring).

-Sam …………………………………..…… Chemistry next year. (to study)

-……………. Elizabeth……………………………….…….. a graduation party this week ?(To throw)

-He …………………………………..… home when he crashed into another car. (to drive)

-We ……………………………………. to the travel agency tomorrow morning. (to go)

-The glass is near the edge, it ………….……………………….. (to fall).

-Tomorrow …………………………….... a sunny day in Algiers, said the weatherwoman. (to be)

-A: I can’t open this jar. B: Give it to me , I ………..…………………… it for you. (to open).

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