SIMPLE FUTURE VS FUTURE PROGRESSIVE

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1. WILL + BASE VERB

1.1. FORM:

1.1.1. The future modal WILL is used whit the BASE FORM OF THE VERB.

1.2. USE:

1.2.1. This form is used when you are deciding future plans at the moment. WILL + BASE VERB to be more formal than BE GOING TO + BASE VERB

1.3. EXAMPLE:

1.3.1. Do you want to go play in the park later? Sure, I´ll go! He will do what the teacher says abaut homework

2. BE GOING TO + BASE VERB

2.1. FORM:

2.1.1. The modal expression BE GOING TO is used with the BASE FORM OF THE VERB. The BE verb is conjugated according to the subject ( am, are, is).

2.2. USE:

2.2.1. This form is used when plans have already been made in advance. BE GOING TO + BASE VERB is considered to be more casual than WILL + BASE VERB.

2.3. EXAMPLE:

2.3.1. They are going to swim next weekend. He is going to talk all night with his cousin.

2.4. HERALDIN FABIOLA ESPINDOLA VARGAS

3. FUTURE PROGRESSIVE

3.1. FORM:

3.1.1. WILL + BE + ING VERB. The future progressive is formed by taking MODAL WILL, the BASE FORM OF THE VERB BE.

3.2. USE:

3.2.1. The function of the future progressive is to show A CONTINUING (LONG) ACTION GETTING INTERRUPTED BY A SHORT FUTURE ACTION.

3.3. EXAMPLE:

3.3.1. He will be bathing while I cook. Will be doing homework when the power goes out.