Predictions Plans
will/shall + infinitive
uncertain
In one hundred years people will live on
the moon.
will/shall + infinitive
decided now
I think I shall wear that red dress
tonight.
to be going to
certain
Look outside! It’s getting really dark. It’s
going to rain very hard.
to be going to
intention
I’m going to visit my grandmother this
summer.
Present Continuous
arrangements
No I can’t come to your party; my
grandmother is visiting next Saturday.
The Future
Future Continuous (will/shall + be + verb–ing)
At this moment a week from now I’ll be skiing in the French Alps.
Future Perfect (will/shall + have + verb-ed)
At the end of this year I’ll have read two books in English.
promise/threats/offers/requests: will/shall + infinitive
