Notice That Probably Comes After Will But Before: Won't

Future forms
We can refer to the future in English by using Will, be going to or by using present tenses.
Sometimes we can use different forms and there is little differences between them, other times
there is a difference.
 Will
We use will to talk about generally about future beliefs, opinions, hopes and predictions. There is
usually a time expression. We can add perhaps, probably or definitely to show certain or uncertain we
are about our predictions.
In the next century, most people will probably live in big cities.
United will definitely win tonight.
Notice that probably comes after will but before

She ‘ll probably come with us tonight.
won’t.
She probably won’t come with us tonight.
- Form: the will future is formed with the infinitive without to. The negatives of will is won’t. Will is
usually shortened in speech and informal writing to ‘ll. Some speakers use shall to refer to the
future in formal situations with I and we. However this use is becoming very rare. In modern
English shall is used for suggestions only.
Shall I open the window?
 Be going to
We use going to for plans or intentions. The plan may be in the near future, or more distant. We also
use going to for predictions. We use going to when is some evidence in the present situations, for
example we can see something.
- Form: the going to future is formed with the verb be + going to + the infinitive
Jean is going to learn to drive.

Tim and Ann are going to travel abroad next year.
 Present Continuous
We use the present continuous to talk about things we have arranged to do, in particular social
arrangements and appointments. There is nearly always a time expression.
A: Are you doing anything on Friday evening?

B: Not rally. Why?
A: I’m having a party. Would you like to come?
Problems
Will or going to?
Will and going to are both used for predictions, and on most occasions either is possible.
I think it’s going to / it’ll probably rain tomorrow.
However if there is strong evidence in the present situation, then going to is usually used.
I think it’s going to rain this afternoon, look at the back clouds in the sky.
Going to or present continuous?
Going to and present continuous are both used for plans and arrangements, and most occasions either
is possible.
I’m going to have / I’m having a party on Friday.
However, going to can suggest that the detail are not yet finalized – it’s still just a plan. Whereas the
present continuous can suggest that the arrangement is more fixed, with a time and place.
Jean is going to have another driving lesson soon. (a plan, with no specific time)
Jean is having her driving lessons this afternoon. (it’s fixed in her diary)
1) Underline the correct sentence, 1 or 2, in each dialogue:
a) A: Can you come dancing tomorrow night?

B: 1.Sorry, I’ll play basketball.
2. Sorry, I’m playing basketball.
b) A: What are your plans for the summer?

B: 1. I’ll spend a month in the mountains.
2. I’m going to spend a month in the mountains.
c) A: What do you think about the weather?

B: 1. It’ll probably rain tomorrow.
2. it’s raining tomorrow.
d) A: What about tomorrow at about 5.30?

B: 1. Ok, I’ll see you then.
2. Ok, I’m seeing you then.
e) A: Mary is buying a dog next week.

B: 1. Really? What is she calling it?
2. Really? What is she going to call it?
2) Put the verb in brackets into a form of will, going to or present continuous. More than one answer
may be possible:
a) Have you heard the news? Harry _____________________________________ (join) the

Army!
b) Sorry to keep you waiting. I __________________________________________ (not be) long.
c) According to the weather forecast, it __________________________________ (snow)
tomorrow.
d) I’m sorry I can’t meet you tonight. I _______________________________ (go out) with my
parents.
e) Careful! You _____________________________________(knock) that jug off the table!
3) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
a) My party is on Thursday.
I’m having a party on Thursday.
b) Tomorrow’s weather forecast is for rain.

It’s …………………………………………………………………. Tomorrow
c) I predict a victory for our team.

I think ……………………………………………………………. Win.
d) Tomorrow I’ll be absent, Mr Jones.

I ……………………………………………………………… here tomorrow, Mr Jones.
e) Terry intends to finish painting the kitchen this evening.

Terry ………………………………………………………. Painting the kitchen this evening.
4) Underline the sentences which are incorrect. Rewrite them. If the sentence is correct, put a tick
(V):
a) I go swimming next Saturday. Would you like to come?

b) What are you going to discuss at the next meeting?
c) The boat is turning over! I think it will sink!
d) Sue is going to lend me her skateboard.
e) The weather forecast says it’s definitely sunny tomorrow.
Key:
1) a) 2 b) 2 c) 1 d) 1 e) 2
2) a) is joining / is going to join
b) won’t be
c) ‘s going to snow
d) ‘m going out
e) ‘re going to knock
3) a) ‘m having a party
b) going to rain
c) our team will
d) won’t be
e) is going to finish
4) a) I’m going swimming next Saturday. Would you like to come?

b) V
c) The boat is turning over! I think it’s going to sink?
d) V
e) the weather forecast says it’s definitely going to be sunny tomorrow

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Future forms

Notice that probably comes after will but before

Shall I open the window?

Jean is going to learn to drive.

A: Are you doing anything on Friday evening?

Will or going to?

I think it’s going to / it’ll probably rain tomorrow.

Going to or present continuous?

I’m going to have / I’m having a party on Friday.

1) Underline the correct sentence, 1 or 2, in each dialogue:

a) A: Can you come dancing tomorrow night?

b) A: What are your plans for the summer?

c) A: What do you think about the weather?

d) A: What about tomorrow at about 5.30?

e) A: Mary is buying a dog next week.

a) Have you heard the news? Harry _____________________________________ (join) the

b) Tomorrow’s weather forecast is for rain.

c) I predict a victory for our team.

d) Tomorrow I’ll be absent, Mr Jones.

e) Terry intends to finish painting the kitchen this evening.

a) I go swimming next Saturday. Would you like to come?

2) a) is joining / is going to join

4) a) I’m going swimming next Saturday. Would you like to come?

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