Future forms

Which one cannot be used for the future?

• Present simple

• Present perfect

• Present continuous

• Future simple

If we are talking about a quick or spontaneous decision we should use

• going to

• will

What's the difference between:

"I'll do it" and "I will do it."

• No difference.

• The second one makes you sound angry.

• The first one means you'll do it faster.

We use the present simple for future time when it is

• a plan

• an arrangement

• a promise

• a scheduled event

We use the present continuous for future time when it is

• a plan

• an arrangement

• a promise

• an intention

We can also use the present continuous for a

• prediction based on present evidence

• a quick decision

• a scheduled event

• an offer

For an offer, promise, request or threat, we should use

• shall

• will

• going to

For a suggestion we often use ________

"_________ we go for a bush walk next week?"

• will

• do

• shall

• are

"Put your hands up or I'll shoot!" is an example of a _________

• threat

• offer

• promise

• request

When we want to talk about a period of time before and after a specific time in the future eg this time next week/ /next month/next year, we use

• future simple

• future continuous

• future perfect