We can express the future by the following forms, too.
- Be (in the present tense) going to + verb
This form is used to describe the near future, our intention or something which is based on known facts.
It is (It’s) going to rain today (there sre heavy clouds in the sky).
Mandy is not (isn’t) going to play with us.
Are they going to help us?
– the verbs “go” and “come” are not usually used with this form.
– always determine whether it is this form or progressive tense of the verb go.
I am going there.
I am going to play tennis this afternoon.
- The present progressive can be used to describe the near future, our intention. In this case we usually use a time term: tomorrow, at five, etc.
The guests are leaving this evening.
I am talking to him tomorrow.
- Forms: be (in the present tense) about to + verb, on the point of + verb with ing.
They are about to start.
We are on the point of leaving.
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