Propuesta Simple Future

Simple Future

Going to

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When we have already decided or we INTEND to do something in the future. (Prior Plan) The decision has been made before the moment of speaking.

When there are definite signs that something is going to happen, when you’re more sure about the prediction. (Prediction) Something is likely to happen based on the evidence or experience you have.

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When something is about to happen. (Near future).

The structure BE GOING TO is normally used to indicate the future but with some type of connection to the present. We use it in the following situations:

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Structure

Form: be + going to + infinitive verb. It’s necessary to conjugate the verb ‘be’ in the present simple form (I am, you are etc…) and then use ‘going to + infinitive verb. The infinitive verb should be your main verb in this form.

They're going to retire to the beach - in fact they have already bought a little beach house.I'm going to accept the job offer.

I think it is going to rain - I just felt a drop.I don't feel well. I think I'm going to throw up. (throw up = vomit)

Get back! The bomb is going to explode.

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When we think or believe something about the future. (Prediction/ Possibility)NO evidence

To make an offer, propose, a promise or a threat.

For things that we decide to do now. (Rapid Decisions) This is when you make a decision at that moment, in a spontaneous way.

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Form: subject + auxiliary will (invariable)+ main verb.Contraction: I will - I'llI will not - I won't

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For give orders or refusal. You use WON'T when someone refuses to do something.

When to use WILL. In other cases, where there is no implicit or explicit connection to the present, use WILL:

Will

I'll buy one for you too.I think I'll try one of those. (I just decided this right now)

My team will not win the league this season.I think it will rain later so take an umbrella with you.

I'll give you a discount if you buy it right now. I promise I will behave next time. I'll take you to the movies if you'd like. Will you marry me?

You will clean your room now!I told him to take out the trash but he won't do it.My kids won't listen to anything I say.My car won't start.

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Near future (something is about to happen or is happening)

Prediction (evidence/signs)

Prior plan (before the moment of speaking)

Going to

orders or refusal (WON'T)

offer, propose, a promise or a threat.

Prediction (NO evidence/NO signs)/Possibility

Rapid decision (decide to do now)

Will

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In spoken english going to is often pronounced as "gonna" we usually avoid saying going to go, just because it doesn’t sound very elegant.

Going to

Will

If someone asks: "Are you busy this evening?"

"Yes, I'm going to the movies."

"I will probably watch TV."

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I use going to because it is a plan I made earlier (before I was asked the question). - In this case we cannot use Will.

If You haven't made plans.

In spoken english going to is often pronounced as "gonna" we usually avoid saying going to go, just because it doesn’t sound very elegant.

Going to

Will

If someone asks: "Are you busy this evening?"

"Yes, I'm going to the movies."

"I will probably watch TV."

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I use going to because it is a plan I made earlier (before I was asked the question). - In this case we cannot use Will.

If You haven't made plans.