Future Tense with Will and Be Going to + Verb

World Link 2 Unit 6

Two Ways to Express the Future

Will and Be Going to + Verb Subject + will + verb Subject + be + going to + verb

Use Will + Verb to Volunteer or to Express Willingness

A: I’m cold.

B: I’ll turn on the heat.

A: I don’t understand this sentence.

B: Ask the teacher. She’ll help you.

Use Will + Verb for Scheduled Events

Christmas will be on a Tuesday this year.

Monday will be your first day of work.

Use Will for Promises

A: Don’t forget to mail the letter.

B: I’ll go to the post office after work.

A: I’ll call you Monday morning. I won’t forget.

B: Okay. Thanks.

Use Will for Predictions

Be careful! The floor is wet. You’ll fall.

Will + Verb Question:

Will + subject + verb + ?

Negative:

Subject + will + not (won’t) + verb

Contractions and Pronunciation with Will

I will =

You will =

He will =

She will =

It will =

They will =

We will =

My friend will =

The dog will =

Maria will =

Bob will =

The students will =

Review: “Will” for Offering HelpWhat will you say? Working with a partner, write a short conversation for each situation.

1. The telephone is ringing. I’m in the shower.2. My car won’t start.3. I have to be at work right now, and the babysitter isn’t

here.4. Your music is too loud. I can’t sleep.5. My books are so heavy. 6. I don’t understand this grammar.7. I have a job interview in Oakland, but I don’t know how

to get there.8. Where’s Susie? She’s late!

Use Be Going to + Verb to Express a Prior Plan

A: Why did you buy this paint? B: I’m going to paint my bathroom tonight.

Use Be Going to + Verb for Predictions

Be careful! The floor is wet. You’re going to fall.

Be Going to + Verb Question:

Be + subject + going to + verb + ?

Negative:

Subject + be + not + going to + verb

Contractions and Pronunciation with Be Going to + VerbI am going to =You are going to =He is going to =She is going to =It is going to =We are going to =They are going to =My friend is going to =The students are going to =

Writing PracticeChange to future with be going to + verb1. They (take) a vacation next year.2. She (study) art at San Diego State University.3. We (have) a party next weekend.4. I (buy) a new car.5. Mary and Bob (get) married.6. He (look) for a new job.7. The boss (give) everyone a pay raise.8. One student (be) absent tomorrow.9. I (no spend) any more money.

What do you think? Use Will or Be Going to + Verb

What are your predictions about the future? Working with a partner, write 5 sentences.

Let’s Practice the Future Tense

WillBe going toWill or Be going to + Verb : Exercises 18,

19, and 20