2. Future Forms
We use several forms to talk about the future in
English.

3. Match the example sentences to the function in
the box. Can you name the tense or form?
arrangement / spontaneous decision / intention / decision
made earlier / uncertain prediction / certain prediction
1. I’m going to play tennis today.
2. I’ll help you!
3. We’re meeting at the cafe at 10.
4. It might/may/could rain later.
5. The party is going to be / will be fun!
6. I’m going to stop smoking.

4. decision made before (plan)
I’m going to play tennis today.
going to + infinitive
spontaneous decision (e.g. offering to help)
I’ll help you!
will + infinitive
arrangement between two people
We’re meeting at the cafe at 10.
present continuous
uncertain prediction (50% sure)
It might/may/could rain later.
Modals of probability (may, might, could)
certain prediction (90-100% sure)
The party is going to be / will be fun!
Will + infinitive, going to + infinitive
intention (something I plan to do in the future)
I’m going to stop smoking.
going to + infinitive