The Future Tense

1.

The Future
Tense
• For plans
• For Decisions

2. PLANS…

• A: The phone is ringing!
• B: OK. I will get it.
• Mom: Where are you
going?
• Girl: I ‘m going to see a
movie with Richard,
remember?
DECISION
MADE AT THE
MOMENT
PLAN
ALREADY
MADE

3.

A: Why are you moving the furniture?
B: Because I ‘m going to have a party
tonight.
A: Did you take out the trash?
B: Oh! I forgot, but I will do it right away.
A: Good morning! May I speak to you Mom?
B: Just a minute, please. I’ll tell her you’re
calling.

4.

A: I’m very hungry!
B: I’ll make you something to eat.
A: Why are you wearing a suit?
B: I’m going to meet a new client.
A: Good luck!