Warning: "continue" targeting switch is equivalent to "break". Did you mean to use "continue 2"? in /home/wlte2016/public_html/components/com_socialconnect/helpers/socialconnect.php on line 281

Or sign in with your account on:

Not a member yet? Register

Elementary - Future

Monday, 08 June 2009
An explanation of different ways to express future with printable exercises An explanation of different ways to express future with printable exercises Business image created by Creativeart - Freepik.com

English grammar lesson on-line for elementary level students - An explanation of different ways to express future with printable exercises.

Use

Will spontaneous intentions/ requests made at the moment of speaking
Going to plans/intentions made before the moment of speaking
Present Continuous fixed appointments/ plans
Present Simple timetables/ usual appointments


Will

  • I'll give you my phone number.
  • She will carry your suitcase.
  • Will you come at the party?
  • We'll buy some hot dogs for dinner.

Going to

  • I'm going to stay at home this evening.
  • How long are they going to stay in Amsterdam?
  • I'm going to make a cake for dinner.
  • When are you going to arrive?

Present Continuous

  • She's meeting Mr. Mason next Friday.
  • What are they doing this evening?
  • I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow.
  • He's visiting an important client next week.

Present Simple

  • The number 37 bus arrives at ten o'clock.
  • The film starts at half past two.
  • We usually have breakfast at eight thirty.
  • The train departs at twenty to three.
Rate this item
(7 votes)
published in Verbs
Read 34598 times
Last modified on Thursday, 13 September 2018 14:58
More in this category: « Elementary - Present Perfect

Free English lessons in your inbox

Subscribe to our Newsletter and receive free grammar lessons and exercises, graded readers with comprehension questions, and tips on how to improve your English. And stay updated on the WeLoveTeachingEnglish services.