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TRUE OR FALSE: We use the Present Continuous (I am leaving) to talk about intentions.
FALSE. We use it to talk about arrangements, 100% sure.
TRUE OR FALSE: We use "be going to" to talk about intentions.
TRUE.
TRUE OR FALSE. We use "be going to" to talk about predicitons when we don't have evidence.
FALSE. We use "be going to" to talk about predictions when we have evidence. We use "will" when we don't have evidence.
TRUE OR FALSE. We use the present simple to tak about schedules.
TRUE. "The plane leaves at 8.30 in the morning".
Make 3 predictions about means of transport in the future. Use the correct tense.
There will be roads above and underwater, trains will be driverless, public transport will be more expensive...
USE THE CORRECT TENSE: Can you buy some water? Yes, I ______________ (buy) a bottle right now.
will buy. [DECISION MADE IN THE MOMENT]
USE THE CORRECT TENSE: I think travelling ________________ (change) in the next few years.
will change. [PREDICTION WITHOUT EVIDENCE]
USE THE CORRECT TENSE: We have already packed our suitcases. We _______________ (leave) to Berlin this weekend.
are leaving [ARRANGEMENT]
USE THE CORRECT TENSE: My family and I _______________ (travel) to the UK next year. We are checking the price of the hotels now.
are going to travel [INTENTION/PLAN]
USE THE CORRECT TENSE: Be careful! Everything _______________(fall) from your bag. It is open!
is going to fall [PREDICITON WITH EVIDENCE]
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TENSE: I'm a bit scared because I am seeing / will see the dentist this afternoon.
am seeing [ARRANGEMENT]
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TENSE: What are you going to do / do you do this evening?
are you going to do [INTENTION/PLAN]
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TENSE: My dad is going to grow / will grow a beard, but my mum doesn't like the idea.
is going to grow [INTENTION/PLAN]
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TENSE: I have to revise tonight, because we are having / will have an exam tomorrow.
are having [ARRANGEMENT]
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TENSE: I am remembering / will remember this day for the rest of my life!
will remember [PREDICTION]
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TENSE: I'm sure you are passing / will pass your driving test. Don't worry.
will pass [PREDICTION]
