Plans, appointments, arrangements
When talking about schedules, timetables and itineraries, the ________ ________ tense is used
present simple
The last train to Rome ________ (leave) at 22.30.
We often use __________ +infinitive to say something that we are sure about the future because of something that we see or know now.
going to
Jenny looks very sad. I think she (cry).
We use ________ + infinitive to discuss plans/intentions that are not fully organised, but a decision has been made.
going to
I ___ _____ ____ (book) a holiday to Greece next year.
To express offers, suggestions, spontaneous decisions, promises, and requests, we use ______ + infinitive
will
I feel lightheaded. I think I will faint.
Incorrect because there is evidence.
I feel lightheaded. I think I'm going to faint.
Used with a time expression, the _______ _________ tense can express organised personal social or travel arrangements for the future
present continuous
I . . . .(meet a friend for lunch) tomorrow.
We often prefer to use ________ + infinitive to say something that we think about the future when there is no evidence that the event will happen
will
In 20 years' time, I think there (be) fewer cars on the roads.
We use ________ + infinitive to discuss dreams or desires when we don’t have a plan and haven't made any decisions.
will
I _____ (watch) Game of Thrones someday
What do you want to drink, my friend?
I (have) a Guiness, please! And keep them coming!
I will have a Guiness, please! And keep them coming!
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.
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 appointment is at 5 o clock on Friday
It's very cold. I think it (snow).
It's very cold. I think it's going to snow.
Would you like to go for lunch?
I’m afraid I (work) on a project all day. I don’t have time to go out for lunch.
Would you like to go for lunch?
I’m afraid I am going to work on a project all day. I don’t have time to go out for lunch.
_______ you buy the milk?
Will you buy the milk?
Don't worry. I help you.
Incorrect. Offers 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.
The traffic is really bad. We (be) late.
The traffic is really bad. We are going to be late.
Really? So, what (eat)?
I think I (probably/buy) something from the local supermarket.
Really? So, what will you eat?
I think I will probably buy something from the local supermarket.
I _____ (give) you the money back tomorrow.
I'll give you the money back tomorrow.
Look at the timetable. The train is going to leave at 8 o clock.
Incorrect as it is a fixed schedule.
Look at the timetable. The train leaves at 8 o clock.
My girlfriend's bus (arrive) at 10 0 clock tonight. I (collect) her from outside the station.
My girlfriend's bus arrives at 10 0 clock tonight. I am collecting her from outside the station.
I think the client (sign) the contract.
I think the client is going to sign the contract.
I’ve made my decision. I’m (quit) smoking.
I’ve made my decision. I’m going to quit smoking.
_____ we (go) to the cinema tonight?
Will we go to the cinema tonight?
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.