future forms

Question 1

GOING TO + INF

Answer 1

to be + going to + inf
-prediction based on evidence
-intentions; plans

Question 2

FUTURE SIMPLE

Answer 2

will + infinitive
-prediction based on your opinion
-spontaneous decisions or promises (usually contracted: ‘ll)

Question 3

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

Answer 3

will be + verb + ing
-an activity in progress in the future; the stress is on the duration

Question 4

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Answer 4

-future arrangements (more than just a plan, you have already arranged things)

Question 5

PRESENT SIMPLE

Answer 5

-fixed events in the future based on timetables, calendars and schedules (= ‘timetable future’)