J: Grammar 3: The Future

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• Leerjaar 3

The Future

4 manieren om de
toekomst te maken?

4 ways to write the Future tense:

1) present simple -> The bus leaves at 6.

2) present continuous -> I'm leaving for Paris tomorrow.

3) to be going to -> She's going to move to Paris next summer.

4) will/shall -> I will live in Paris one day.

4 ways to use the Future tense

Present simple	fixed time (volgens rooster )	The bus leaves at 6.
Present continuous	dingen gaan zeker gebeuren	I 'm leaving for Paris tomorrow.
to be going to	plan gemaak t, afspraak nog niet	We 're going to watch Madagaskar in the vacation!
will/shall	nog geen plan / je doet een voorstel	She 'll become a lawyer once. Shall I bring you a drink?

Which future tense should be used?
- Mum thinks it ... tomorrow, but she is not sure.

1. will rain
2. is going to rain
3. rains
4. is raining

Which future tense should be used?
- Our team ... tomorrow. It's on the schedule.

1. will play
2. is going to play
3. plays
4. is playing

Which future tense should be used?
- Look at those clouds! It ... for sure !

1. will rain
2. is going to rain
3. rains
4. is raining

Which future tense should be used?
- The film ... at 8 pm tonight.

1. will start
2. is going to start
3. starts
4. is starting

Which future tense should be used?
- ... you with your homework?

1. Shall I help
2. Am I going to help
3. Do I help
4. Am I helping

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