English — Grammar: The Future Tenses — Will, Going To, Present Continuous — 2nd Year Secondary — Literary Stream — Algerian Curriculum

Future Tenses: Will, Going To, Present Continuous

1. Will + Infinitive

• Spontaneous decisions : I’m tired. I’ll go to bed.
• Predictions : It will rain tomorrow.
• Promises : I’ll help you with your homework.
• Offers : I’ll carry that bag for you.
• Future facts : He will be 18 next month.

2. Going To

Formation : Subject + am/is/are + going to + infinitive

• Plans and intentions : I am going to study law at university.
• Predictions with evidence : Look at those clouds! It’s going to rain.

3. Present Continuous (for future)

Used for fixed arrangements and appointments.

• I am meeting my friend at 6 PM tonight.
• We are flying to London next week.
• She is seeing the doctor tomorrow morning.

4. Comparison Table

Tense	Use	Example
Will	Spontaneous, prediction, promise	I’ll answer the phone.
Going to	Plan, evidence-based prediction	I’m going to travel.
Present Continuous	Fixed arrangement	I’m seeing the doctor.

5. Exercises

Exercise : Choose the correct form.

1. I’m sure you (will pass / are passing) the exam.
2. Look! He (will jump / is going to jump).
3. We (will visit / are visiting) our grandparents next Sunday (planned).
4. I (will help / am helping) you! (spontaneous)
5. According to the schedule, the train (will arrive / is arriving) at 8 PM.

Answer Key

1. will pass · 2. is going to jump · 3. are visiting · 4. will help · 5. arrives (present simple for schedules)

See also Present Tenses and Conditionals.

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