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To speak about the future, you can use the following phrases:
1) Will
2) Going + [infinitive verb]
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1) Use “will” when you are volunteering to do something in the future,
or when you are deciding at the time of speaking to do something in
the future.
= a decision is made
to do an action in the future.
Example: Okay, if no one else will cook dinner, I will.
In this example, the phrase “will” is used because the speaker is volunteering to cook
dinner.
Example: Wow, the grass is getting tall. I think I will cut it tomorrow.
In this example, the phrase “will” is used because the decision to cut the grass tomorrow
is being made at the time of speaking.
Example: Will you marry me?
In this example, the phrase “Will” is used because the decision to marry is being made at
the time of speaking.
Directions: Create your own sentences using “will”.
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2) Use “going + [infinitive verb]” when you have already decided to do
something in the future.
= a decision is made
to do an action in the future.
I think I will go to the beach on my next vacation.
I will go to the beach on vacation.
Karol Criollo
Nobember 11, 2024
