Future with Will or Be Going To
Use will or be going to to make predictions about the future.
Affirmative (+) Negative (–)
Computers will perform many functions. Computers won’t have feelings.
People are going to have more free time. Machines aren’t going to control us.
Questions (?) Answers (Opinions)
Will people eat artificial food? I guess so. I hope not.
Are we going to travel to other planets? I think so. I don’t think so.
We also use will when we decide to do something at the time we’re speaking,
such as for offers or promises.
We don’t have any milk. I’ll get some from the store.
Will versus Be Going To
Use be going to to express a plan that is already made or decided.
Use will to express uncertainty, often with maybe or probably.
What are your vacation plans? I’m going to spend a month in Abha.
Maybe I’ll go to Abha.
Future Progressive
Use the future progressive (will + be + present participle) for continuous actions in the future.
Or use be going to + be + present participle.
Affirmative (+)
(At) this time tomorrow, I’ll be swimming in the ocean. OR I’m going to be swimming…
A week from today, I’ll be relaxing on the beach. OR I’m going to be relaxing…
By the year 3000, people will be living to the age of 120. OR They are going to be living…
Questions (?) Short Answers (+) Short Answers (–)
Will you be working on the weekend? Yes, I will. No, I won’t.
Are they going to be taking the test, too? Yes, they are. No, they aren’t.
Present Simple Tense versus Present Progressive Tense
We use the simple present to talk about habits or routines.
We use the present progressive for actions occurring now or for a temporary situation.
Omar lives in Riyadh. He works for a big computer company as a computer scientist.
Omar is working at the Science and Technology Museum in Dubai. He is creating an exhibit
named 'Computers in the Future.'
Present Progressive for the Future
We can use also use the present progressive tense to talk about arrangements and scheduled events in the future.
Q: When are they flying to Dubai? A: They’re flying to Dubai tonight.
Q: When are the new cars coming out? A: They're coming out next year.
Q: When is Omar leaving for Riyadh? A: He’s flying at 9 o'clock in the morning.
Time Expressions for the Future
Q: What are you going to do tomorrow? A: I’m going to visit the museum of Science and Technology.
Q: Will she go on the school trip next week? A: Yes, she will.
Q: Are you sitting examinations next month? A: Yes, I am.
Make and Respond to Suggestions
To make suggestions we can use: Let’s..../ How about ....?/ Why don’t we/ you ....?
Q: Let’s look for the hidden treasure. A: We can’t. We don't have a map.
Q: How about making a time capsule for the school project? A: Great idea! Let’s do it!
Q: Why don’t we design a robot to help with the cleaning? A: Yes, why not! That sounds great!
Information Questions
Q: What are you going to do in the summer? A: I’ll probably travel.
Q: Where will you go? A: I’ll go to Jordan.
Q: How will you get there? A: Maybe I’ll drive.
Note: We often use will with probably or maybe to express doubt or uncertainty.
Tag Questions
We often use tag questions to check information. We use an auxiliary verb and a subject personal pronoun.
With an affirmative sentence, use a negative tag. With a negative sentence, use an affirmative tag.
Affirmative (Negative Tag)
Global warming will melt the ice at the poles, won’t it?
Most people use their cars to get around the city,
don't they?
Scientists are close to finding a cure for cancer,
aren’t they?
It usually snows in winter, doesn’t it?
You are from Riyadh, aren’t you?
Negative Sentence (Affirmative Tag)
People won’t live on other planets in 100 years, will they?
They are not going to go on the school science trip,
are they?
He isn’t working at the research center tomorrow,
is he?
It doesn’t usually rain in summer, does it?
She isn’t from Muscat, is she?
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