Future forms

Look! Here’s a notice about some new art classes. Shall we enquire about them? (a suggestion or an arrangement?)

You’re new here, aren’t you? I’ll show you round if you like. (a promise or an offer?)

‘Do you think they’ll have fun DJing?’ ‘They should. It’s a great thing to do!’ (an instant decision or a prediction of probability?)

That’s a lot of equipment you have there. I’ll help you carry it to the car. (a request or instant decision?)

You have to go to karate classes with me. I won’t go without you! (a request or a refusal?)

Don’t worry about falling. The ropes are strong and I’ll be here if anything happens. (a timetabled future event or a promise?)

Be careful, Ben! You’re going to drop the telescope if you carry it like that! (a prediction based on evidence or an intention?)

I’m sure that scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef will be very exciting! (a prediction or an instant decision?)

I’m going to take up yoga because I find it quite fascinating. (an intention or a prediction based on evidence?)

We’re going to pick up our new caravan on Friday. I can’t wait! (an arrangement or a suggestion?)

A new gym has opened in town. Will you join with me? (an offer or a request?)

Hurry up, Eva! The film starts in five minutes! (a refusal or a timetabled future event?)