Definition
The verb signals an action, an occurrence, or a state of being. Whether mental, physical, or mechanical, verbs always express activity.
OVERSÆT SÆTNINGEN:
De ville danse hele natten lang.They will dance all night long.
What word would you use in a "simple prediction".
If "shall" is furture in firstperson, what is "will" then?
Jeg ville håbe du vil være her den 24.
I hope you will be here the 24th.
What form is "be going to"?
E.g. He is going to buy the house today.
Near future, long furture or past time.
Near future
It will be warm in the coming week.
What form is "be about to" ?
E.g. I was about to take a bath when the telephone rang.
Near future, long furture, past time or imminent.
imminent