Timetable and arrangements
The last train to Rome ________ (leave) at 22.30.
The last train to Rome leaves at 22.30.
Present Simple
Jenny looks very sad. I think she (cry).
Will - Prediction based on belief/opinion
Jenny looks very sad. I think she will cry.
I ____________ (travel) to Greece next year. I bought the plane ticket for a great price.
Going to - Intention (something you’ve decided)
I am going to travel to Greece next year. I bought the plane ticket for a great price.
I see that you have a lot of work to do. Don't worry, I will help you.
A decision made while you’re speaking
I see that you have a lot of work to do. Don't worry, I will help you.
I feel lightheaded. I think I will faint.
Incorrect because there is evidence.
I feel lightheaded. I think I'm going to faint.
I . . . .(visit my grandma) tomorrow.
I am visiting my grandma tomorrow.
Present Continuous
In 20 years' time, I think (there be) people living in Mars.
Will - Prediction based on belief/opinion
In 20 years' time, I think there will be people living in Mars.
I ___ finally _____ (watch) Game of Thrones this weekend.
Going to - Intention (something you’ve decided)
I am finally going to watch Game of Thrones this weekend.
Waiter: Can I take your order, sir?
Customer: Yes, I (have) a beer and a burger, please!
Will - A decision made while you’re speaking
Yes, I will have a beer and a burger, please!
I'm afraid I can't come to the cinema tonight because I'll have a party at my house.
Incorrect because it is not an instant decision. It is an organised personal plan (arrangement).
I'm afraid I can't come to the cinema tonight because I'm having a party at my house.
My dentist appointment (be) at 5 o'clock on Friday.
My dentist's appointment is at 5 o'clock on Friday.
Present Simple
It's very cold. I think it (snow).
Prediction based on something already happening now/ based on an evidence
It's very cold. I think it's going to snow.
Would you like to go for lunch?
I can't. I (work) on a project all day. I don’t have time to go out for lunch.
Going to - Intention (something you’ve decided)
I can't. I am going to work on a project all day. I don’t have time to go out for lunch.
Friend 1: Hi! Thank you for coming to my party! Can I get you something to drink?
Friend 2: Sure, I (have) just a coke. I (drive) after the party, so I can't drink anything alcoholic.
Will - A decision made while you’re speaking / Present Continuous - Arrangement
Sure, I'll have just a coke. I'm driving after the party, so I can't drink anything alcoholic.
Don't worry. I help you.
Incorrect. Offers/decisions while speaking need 'will'.
Don't worry. I'll help you.
I (meet) my brother at the airport this evening.
I am meeting my brother at the airport this evening.
Present Continuous
The traffic is really bad. We (be) late.
Prediction based on something already happening now / based on an evidence
The traffic is really bad. We are going to be late.
Have you decided on your new car?
Yes. I (buy) that red Ferrari.
Going to - Intention (something you’ve decided)
I'm going to buy that red Ferrari.
Don't forget to bring your umbrella. It _____ rain tomorrow
May/MightPossiblility
Don't forget to bring your umbrella. It may / might rain tomorrow
Look at the timetable. The train is going to leave at 8 o'clock.
Incorrect It is a fixed schedule/timetable.
Look at the timetable. The train leaves at 8 o'clock.
John's bus (arrive) at 10 o'clock tonight. I (meet) him outside the station.
John's bus arrives at 10 o'clock tonight. I am meeting him outside the station.
Present Simple / Present Continuous
I think the client (sign) the contract.
Will - Prediction based on belief/opinion
I think the client will sign the contract.
I’ve made my decision. I’m (quit) smoking.
Going to - Intention (something you’ve decided)
I’ve made my decision. I’m going to quit smoking.
We _____ (not go) to the cinema tonight? There's nothing good showing. We _______ go to a bar, but we still haven't decided.
Will - A decision made while you’re speaking / May or Might - Possibility
We will not go to the cinema tonight? There's nothing good showing. We may/might go to a bar, but we still haven't decided.
All the tickets for Friday are sold out? Ok then, I'm taking two tickets for Saturday.
Incorrect because instant decisions need 'will'.
All the tickets for Friday are sold out? Ok then, I'll take two tickets for Saturday.