The future will/ going to/ present continuous

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The future: 

will / going to/ present continuous

Future

4 ways -> 1. will

Predictions or decisions made at the moment of speaking. 

No proof.

Example:

-I think it will rain tommorow.

-The fans will not be happy with the not be happy with the result

2. going to

Plan and predictions based on what we know now. 

Based on proof.

Example: 

-Look at the clouds, it's going to rain soon.

- It is going to be nice weather today. The sun is shining.

3. using present continuous

Arrangements in the close future.

Most of the time you know the time or place.

Example: 

-We are having a sports day at school on Tuesday.

- I am meeting my sister at the train station tommorow. 

4. present simple

Used with timetables.

Example:

- The bus leaves at 5 o'clock.

- The plane leaves at 6:30.

The judo classes for beginners start next month.

Choose the correct form of the future

I think my mother will like / is going to like this CD

1. will like
2. is going to like

will like ==> predicting something without evidence

kies tussen present simple, present continuous en future:

If I don't leave in five minutes, I ... my bus.

1. miss
2. am missing
3. am going to miss
4. will miss

kies tussen present simple, present continuous en future:

We ... our friends at the swimming pool at 3 pm.

1. meet
2. are meeting
3. are going to meet
4. will meet

Scientists think that humans are going to / will be more intelligent in the future.

1. are going to
2. will

Choose the correct form of the future

In 2020 people will buy / are going to buy more hybrid cars.

1. will buy
2. are going to buy

will buy ==> anouncement (aankondiging)

The karate class ________ at 8 p.m. (finish)

1. will finish
2. finishes
3. is going to finish
4. is finishing

We _______ to Nick's house after the match.

1. are going
2. go
3. will go
4. will going

___________ to the cup final next week? (come)

I think________ a medal, but I hope to do well. (not get)