What future form do you use for...?
VERB PATTERNS
PHRASAL VERBS LITERAL MEANING
PHRASAL VERBS IDIOMATIC MEANING
100

definite future arrangement with someone

present continuous

100

She's fed up with waiting / to wait for him to call.

waiting

100

She went to the changing room to ________ the dress before buying it.

try on

100

I need to ________ the meaning of this word in the dictionary

look up

200

sudden decision

will

200

She is good at swim/ swimming.

swimming

200

When he got home, he _____  his wet shoes and socks.

took off

200
  • Can you __________ the kids for a few hours?
  • B: Sure, I'd be happy to help.

look after

300

prediction with evidence

going to

300

I hope visiting / to visit Japan next year.

to visit

300

She ________ her lost keys all the afternoon.

 looked for

300

We _________ gas. We need to find a gas station.

ran out of

400

to express an offer

will

400

I look forward to see / seeing you at the party tomorrow.

seeing

400

Before leaving the room, please ______ the lights.

turn off

400

Jane _______ with her best friend over a misunderstanding.

fell out

500

to express a future decision, intention or plan made befere the moment of speaking.

going to

500

I'd love  going / to go on a vacation to Hawaii.

to go

500

Can I borrow $20? I__________back next week.

'll / will pay you

500
  • A: How do you like your new boss?
  • B: I actually _______ with her. She's very supportive and easy to talk to.

get on well