Future Simple - Be Going To- Present Continuous

I.............................(be) back!

• am going to be

• will be

• am

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

To talk about fixed arrangements in the near future we use

• will

• be going to

• present continuous

• present simple

To express on-the-spot decisions we use

• present continuous

• be going to

• present simple

• will

To talk about plans or intentions for the future we use:

• will

• present continuous

• be going to

• present simple

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

To make a prediction based on what we see we use:

• will

• be going to

• present simple

• present continuous

To talk about hopes, threats, promises

• be going to

• present continuous

• will

• present simple

to speak about timetables and programmes we use:

• will

• be going to

• present simple

• present continuous

•The ferry to France ........(leave) at 7 p.m.

• is leaving

• will leave

• is going to leave

• leaves

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

What should I do? He won’t marry me!

Don’t cry. I am sure he .......(buy) you a ring some day.

• will buy

• is going to buy

• is buying

• buys

There are dark clouds in the sky. It ......................(rain).

• is raining

• will rain

• rains

• is going to rain