FUTURE SIMPLE

Future simple con will y con going to

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• Futuro simple con will…………………………………….2-4

• Futuro simple con going to…………………………….5-7

• Ejercicios………………………………..…………………..8-9

• Respuestas………………………………..………………..10

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 Future simple with will

Form:

• Positive: sujeto + aux (will) + verbo + complemento

• Negative: sujeto + auxiliar en negativo + verbo + complemento

• Question: auxiliar + sujeto + verbo + complemento ? *solo el signo final

Auxiliar future simple = WILL (Con todos) WILL NOT / WON’T

* El verbo no se modifica, se mantienen en infinitivo.

Usage:

1. Predictions and Speculations:

o It is used to make predictions or speculations about the future when there is

no clear evidence.

▪ Example: "I think it will rain later."

2. Spontaneous Decisions:

o It is used to express decisions made at the moment of speaking.

▪ Example: "I'm hungry. I'll make some pasta."

3. Offers, Promises, or Intentions:

o It is used to make offers, promises, or express intentions for the future.

▪ Example: "I'll help you with your homework."

4. Predictions Based on Evidence:

o It is used to make predictions about the future based on present evidence.

▪ Example: "Look at those dark clouds! It will probably rain soon."

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Examples

1. Predictions and Speculations:

o "I think he will win the competition."

o "She believes it will snow tomorrow."

o "They are confident the project will succeed."

2. Spontaneous Decisions:

o "I'm thirsty. I'll get some water."

o "It's getting late. I'll call a taxi."

o "I can't find my keys. I'll look for them in the morning."

3. Offers, Promises, or Intentions:

o "Don't worry, I'll help you with your homework."

o "I'll lend you my car if you need it."

o "If you need any assistance, I'll be there for you."

4. Predictions Based on Evidence:

o "The sky is clear, so I think it will be a sunny day."

o "Based on the forecast, it will probably rain later."

o "With his talent and hard work, he will surely succeed."

5. Expressions of Hope or Expectation:

o "I hope you'll have a great time at the party."

o "I expect she'll arrive within the hour."

o "I'm sure they'll love the gift."

6. Predictions in Reported Speech:

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o "She said she will finish the report by tomorrow."

o "He mentioned that he will travel to Europe next summer."

o "They confirmed they will attend the meeting."

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 Future simple with going to

Form:

• Positive: sujeto + aux (verb to be: am, is, are) + going to + verbo + complemento

• Negative: sujeto + auxiliar en negativo + verbo + complemento

• Question: auxiliar + sujeto + verbo + complemento ? *solo el signo final

Auxiliar future simple = Am (I)

Is (He, She, It) + going to

Are (you, we, they)

Am not (I)

Is not / isn’t (He, She, It) + going to

Are not / aren’t (you, we, they)

* El verbo no se modifica, se mantienen en infinitivo.

Usage:

1. Planned Events or Intentions:

o Use "going to" to talk about planned events or intentions for the future.

▪ Example: "We are going to have dinner at that new restaurant."

2. Predictions Based on Evidence:

o It can also be used to make predictions about the future based on present

evidence.

▪ Example: "Look at those dark clouds! It's going to rain soon."

3. Informal Future Predictions:

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 o "Going to" is often used in informal language to make future predictions.

▪ Example: "He's going to be a great musician someday."

4. Imminent Future Actions:

o It's used to talk about actions that are about to happen in the near future.

▪ Example: "She's going to call you in a few minutes."

Examples

Planned Events or Intentions:

• "She is going to start her new job next month."

• "We are going to buy a new house next year."

• "They are going to celebrate their anniversary at a fancy restaurant."

Predictions Based on Evidence:

• "Look at those dark clouds! It's going to storm soon."

• "He's been studying all week; he's definitely going to pass the exam."

• "The traffic is terrible today. I'm going to be late for work."

Informal Future Predictions:

• "She's going to be a famous actress one day."

• "With all the talent he has, he's going to be successful in his career."

• "I'm going to win the race; I've been training hard."

Imminent Future Actions:

• "I'm going to call my friend to wish her a happy birthday."

• "They're going to finish the project by the end of the week."

• "We're going to leave for the airport in an hour."

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Intentions or Plans in Present Situations:

• "I'm hungry; I'm going to make some lunch."

• "It's cold outside; I'm going to wear my warmest coat."

• "The garden needs watering; I'm going to do it now."

Offers or Suggestions:

• "I'm going to help you with your homework after dinner."

• "We're going to have a barbecue this weekend; you're welcome to join us."

• "He's going to lend me his car for the road trip."

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Exercises for "Will":

Exercise 1: Complete the Sentences with "Will":

1. She __________ (travel) to Paris next month.

2. They __________ (start) their new job on Monday.

3. He __________ (call) you as soon as he gets home.

4. We __________ (meet) at the café at 3 PM.

5. I __________ (help) you with your homework tonight.

Exercise 2: Form Negative Sentences with "Will":

1. She will pass the exam.

2. They will arrive on time.

3. He will finish the project tomorrow.

4. We will watch the movie tonight.

5. I will go to the party.

Exercise 3: Form Questions with "Will":

1. She will travel to Japan.

2. They will start the meeting at 9 AM.

3. He will buy a new car next week.

4. We will visit the museum tomorrow.

5. I will finish my homework tonight.

Exercises for "Going to":

Exercise 4: Complete the Sentences with "Going to":

1. She __________ (study) abroad next year.

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 2. They __________ (move) to a new city next month.

3. He __________ (buy) a new laptop soon.

4. We __________ (have) a party next Saturday.

5. I __________ (visit) my grandparents next weekend.

Exercise 5: Form Negative Sentences with "Going to":

1. She is going to pass the exam.

2. They are going to attend the conference.

3. He is going to finish the report today.

4. We are going to cook dinner tonight.

5. I am going to watch a movie.

Exercise 6: Form Questions with "Going to":

1. She is going to travel to Europe.

2. They are going to start a new project.

3. He is going to visit his parents next weekend.

4. We are going to buy groceries tomorrow.

5. I am going to take a vacation.

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Answers for "Will":
Exercise 1:
1. will travel
2. will start
3. will call
4. will meet
5. will help
Exercise 2:
1. She will not pass the exam.
2. They will not arrive on time.
3. He will not finish the project tomorrow.
4. We will not watch the movie tonight.
5. I will not go to the party.
Exercise 3:
1. Will she travel to Japan?
2. Will they start the meeting at 9 AM?
3. Will he buy a new car next week?
4. Will we visit the museum tomorrow?
5. Will I finish my homework tonight?
Answers for "Going to":
Exercise 4:
1. is going to study
2. are going to move
3. is going to buy
4. are going to have
5. am going to visit
Exercise 5:
1. She is not going to pass the exam.
2. They are not going to attend the conference.
3. He is not going to finish the report today.
4. We are not going to cook dinner tonight.
5. I am not going to watch a movie.
Exercise 6:
1. Is she going to travel to Europe?
2. Are they going to start a new project?
3. Is he going to visit his parents next weekend?
4. Are we going to buy groceries tomorrow?
5. Am I going to take a vacation?

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