Future tense
What do you think we will discuss today?
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What do you think we will discuss today?
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Future tense
Toekomende tijd
Future tense
What is the future tense?
The future tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen after now.
Right now = present
Already happened = past
Will happen later = future
Future tense (grammar rule #1)
1. Will + base verb (decisions, promises, predictions)
Use this when you decide on the spot, make a promise, or predict something.
I will call you later.
She will help you.
It will rain tomorrow.
Future tense (grammar rule #2)
2. Going to + base verb (plans, strong evidence)
Use this for plans you already decided or when something is about to happen.
I’m going to study tonight.
They’re going to travel next week.
Look at those clouds—it’s going to rain.
“The future tense tells us what will happen later.”
I'm very tired. I ___ go to bed early tonight
Will
am going to
Look at those dark clouds. It ___ rain.
Will
is going to
We have already planned it. We ___ visit Paris next month.
Will
are going to
Oh no, I forgot my wallet. I ___ pay you back tomorrow
Will
am going to
She has decided. She ___ study English at university.
Will
is going to
Don't worry. I ___ help you paint your room.
Will
am going to
You are on a desert island. What will you do?
