Verb -ing for the future
We can also use the present continuous tense to talk about the future - if we add a future word!! We must add (or
understand from the context) a future word. "Future words" include,
for example,tomorrow, next
year, in June, at Christmas etc. We only use the present
continuous tense to talk about the future when we have planned to do something
before we speak. We have already made
a decision and a plan before
speaking.
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I am taking my exam
next month.
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present
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future
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A firm plan or
programme exists now.
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The action is in the
future.
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Look at these examples:
- We're eating in a restaurant tonight. We've
already booked the table..
- They can play tennis with you
tomorrow. They're not working.
- When are you starting your new job?
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