WILL/WON’TMAY/MIGHT

BE GOING TOSIMPLE PRESENT

PRESENT CONTINUOUSCAN

WILL/WON’TMAY/MIGHT

BE GOING TOSIMPLE PRESENT

PRESENT CONTINUOUSCAN

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?

Be going to: When there is a plan or intention. Also, when a prediction is based on evidence or something that has already started.

Ex: - I’m going to watch LA Lakers – Chicago Bulls game tonight, would you like to join me?- Sammy is pregnant, she is going to have a

baby.

Be going to: When there is a plan or intention. Also, when a prediction is based on evidence or something that has already started.

Ex: - I’m going to watch LA Lakers – Chicago Bulls game tonight, would you like to join me?- Sammy is pregnant, she is going to have a

baby.

Will: -When we tell our opinions, guesses or hopes for the future. - When we decide something at the moment of speaking. - To make predictions based on opinion (remember fortunetellers ).

- With inevitable facts (like getting older each day). - With definitely, certainly,probably, possibly.

-For offers.

Will: -When we tell our opinions, guesses or hopes for the future. - When we decide something at the moment of speaking. - To make predictions based on opinion (remember fortunetellers ).

- With inevitable facts (like getting older each day). - With definitely, certainly,probably, possibly.

-For offers.

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?

Examples with “Will”Examples with “Will”

I think, you will be a very successful man. Oh, sorry…I didn’t see the vase. I’ll buy you a new one. Here, see inside the cup? There is a tall man there.

That’s the man whom you’ll get married to. Whether you like it or not, you will die one day. She will certainly accept your offer. Don’t worry, I will do it.

Will you help me carry these heavy suitcases?

I think, you will be a very successful man. Oh, sorry…I didn’t see the vase. I’ll buy you a new one. Here, see inside the cup? There is a tall man there.

That’s the man whom you’ll get married to. Whether you like it or not, you will die one day. She will certainly accept your offer. Don’t worry, I will do it.

Will you help me carry these heavy suitcases?

Present Continuous: When you are really sure about what is going to happen, the necessary preparations have been done already (definite arrangements or plans, often involving other people).

Ex: - I called everyone, bought the cake, arranged everything. I’m having a party tonight.

- Sir, you are meeting John Louis tomorrow, at 10a.m., in his office. (Secretary talking to the manager.)

Present Continuous: When you are really sure about what is going to happen, the necessary preparations have been done already (definite arrangements or plans, often involving other people).

Ex: - I called everyone, bought the cake, arranged everything. I’m having a party tonight.

- Sir, you are meeting John Louis tomorrow, at 10a.m., in his office. (Secretary talking to the manager.)

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?

Simple Present: When there is a timetable, or a schedule. EX: The train leaves tomorrow at 9 a.m.

-The school starts in September.- After conjunctions of time : To talk about the future, use Simple Present after conjunctions of time such as

before,when, as soon as, etc.-As soon as I arrive home, I ‘ll call you.-I’m not going anywhere until you say

yes.

Simple Present: When there is a timetable, or a schedule. EX: The train leaves tomorrow at 9 a.m.

-The school starts in September.- After conjunctions of time : To talk about the future, use Simple Present after conjunctions of time such as

before,when, as soon as, etc.-As soon as I arrive home, I ‘ll call you.-I’m not going anywhere until you say

yes.

May/Might / Could: They are used for weak possibilities for future. There isn’t a definite plan or intention.EX: I’m really tired. I don’t want to go out tonight. I might come over to see you. Can: When you courage someone to do

something. EX: Come on man! You can do it.

May/Might / Could: They are used for weak possibilities for future. There isn’t a definite plan or intention.EX: I’m really tired. I don’t want to go out tonight. I might come over to see you. Can: When you courage someone to do

something. EX: Come on man! You can do it.

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?

The following phrases can also be used for intentions and plans:

planning to / hoping to +infinitivethinking of + -ing

Ex: - I am hoping to find a job soon.

- Are you really thinking of getting married?

The following phrases can also be used for intentions and plans:

planning to / hoping to +infinitivethinking of + -ing

Ex: - I am hoping to find a job soon.

- Are you really thinking of getting married?

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH FUTURE?

Complete the text below with Simple Present / Simple Future /Present Continuous / May / Might using the words in parentheses.

Complete the text below with Simple Present / Simple Future /Present Continuous / May / Might using the words in parentheses.

Tomorrow after school, I (go) 1) __________ __________ on a dream vacation to Tahiti. While you (do)2)____________ paperwork and (talk) _________ to annoying customers on the phone, I (enjoy) 3) _________ the tropical beach. Are you jealous?

We (hide) 4)_______ when Tony (arrive) 5) ___________ at his surprise party. As soon as he opens the door, we (jump) 6) ________ out and (scream) 7) ______________ "Surprise!"

Tomorrow after school, I (go) 1) __________ __________ on a dream vacation to Tahiti. While you (do)2)____________ paperwork and (talk) _________ to annoying customers on the phone, I (enjoy) 3) _________ the tropical beach. Are you jealous?

We (hide) 4)_______ when Tony (arrive) 5) ___________ at his surprise party. As soon as he opens the door, we (jump) 6) ________ out and (scream) 7) ______________ "Surprise!"

• We work out at the fitness centre every day after work. If you (come) 8) ____________ over while we (work) 9)___________ out, we _____not _______(be able to) let you into the house. Just to be safe, we (leave) 10)___________ a key under the welcome mat so you will not have to wait outside. • While you (study) 11) ______________ at home, Magda (be) 12) ___________ in class. • Orkun said he didn’t now when the exam was. If it is this Friday he (study) 13) _____________ his exam, if it is so, he (not come) 14) ___________________ to the party on Thursday night .