Future by https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future A grammar reminder en-us 2021-06-11 12:40:33 UTC 2023-03-02 20:43:33 UTC hello@padlet.com leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1600956649
  • When we talk about future events which have already been planned or decided, or which we can see are on the way, we often use present tenses.
    • Present progressive or continuous is commonly used.
    Ex: I’m seeing John tomorrow. / What are you doing this evening?
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  •  The present continuous form of “go” is often used as an auxiliary verb in sentences about the future.This tense is mostly used to talk about personal arrangements and fixed plans, especially when the time and place have been decided. 
    • Ex: Sarah is going to have another baby. / When are you going to get a job? / We’re going to Mexico next summer.

    It is often used with verbs of movement, to talk about actions which are just starting.
     Ex: Are you coming to the pub? / I’m taking you to the doctor right away!
    ]]>     2021-06-11 12:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1600963100     Simple present leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1600975182 The simple present can also be used to talk about the future, but only in certain situations.
    Ex: The train leaves at half past six tomorrow morning.]]>     2021-06-11 13:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1600975182     leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601004035 When we are simply giving information about the future, or predicting future events which are not already decided or obviously on the way, we usually use shall or will + infinitive.
    Ex: I shall probably be home late tonight. / I think Roger will win this game.
    ]]>     2021-06-11 13:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601004035     Present tenses leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601102183 2021-06-11 13:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601102183 Shall - Will leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601144829 2021-06-11 14:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601144829 leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601147953 Shall and will are also used to express our intentions and attitudes towards other people: they are common in offers, requests, threats, promises and announcements of decisions.
    We use “shall” mostly in the questions “shall I… ?” / “shall we…?”
    Ex: Shall I carry your bag? / I’ll text you tonight. / “You can have it for £50.” “Ok, I’ll buy it.”
    ]]>     2021-06-11 14:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601147953     leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601149305 How to express the future ?]]> 2021-06-11 14:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601149305 Introduction leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601274979 “Future of a picture” (from: Penny Ur - Grammar practice activities - Cambridge edition - 2006)

     “What do you think is going to happen next?”
    Use going to or about to to describe imminent action. Write as many sentences as you can.
    ]]>     2021-06-11 15:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601274979     leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601435051 Complete the sentences with “will” + a suitable verb  or "going to" + a suitable verb

    1. “Are you free for a walk next Saturday?”  - “Yes, I ………........ it in my diary right now.”
    2. “Are you coming with us?” - “No, I think ….......... here.”
    3. “Can you finish this report today?” - “Well, …………......…., but I can’t promise”.
    4.   "Tomorrow, I ................ all day long to finish it."
    5. “I’m sorry, Mr Jones can not take this call right now” - “That’s ok, ………………… a message.”
    6.  Our hierarchy has agreed to give us some more money. We …….. be able to buy new office chairs.
    ]]>     2021-06-11 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601435051     leahostachy https://padlet.com/leahostachy/future/wish/1601444302 Write sentences with “shall I…?” or “shall we…?”
    1. You and a friend are going on holiday together, but you have to decide where.
    You ask your friend : …………………………………….. go?

    2. It’s Helen’s birthday soon. You want to give her a present, but what?
    You ask a friend : What …………………………………. get her? Any ideas?

    3. You’re meeting a colleague tomorrow, but you have to decide what time.
    You say : ……………………………………………………………… tomorrow? Is 10.30 OK for you?

    4. You have to make a presentation during the council with two colleagues, but you have to decide the theme.
    You ask : ……………………………………………………………….? Bike lanes? Bus lanes? Parking?
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