Future Tense Reference

Future Time Reference

In English, there are different ways to form/make the future sentences.

Let's learn eight different ways to form Future Reference.

1) Use of the simple present tense:

i) The IPL begins on 21st April.
ii) School reopens on 01st April.

2) Use of shall/will:

Will/shall is used to make a prediction about future events, in 
advertisements, posters etc.
i) India will win the World Cup.
ii) The Solar car will be on the roads soon.
iii) You shall live a happy life.

3) Use of going to:

Going to is normally used to refer to future events in two cases
i) If there is a present indication of the future event;
e.g., India is going to emerge as a superpower in 2030.
ii) to express intention
e.g., Riya is going to marry Aayan.

4) Use of present continuous tense:

The present continuous tense is used to refer to future events that have already been planned.
i) I am meeting the Director this evening. 
ii) I am sorry, I can't meet you tomorrow. I am visiting my native place.

5) Use of be + about to + infinitive:

The train is about to leave.

6) Use of be + to + v

The USA president is to visit India in October.

7) Not sure about the future:

i) They might stay at home tonight or they might go to the cinema.
ii) We could see Arhata at the meeting. She sometimes goes.

8) Use of should if there's a good:

chance of something happening:
i) We should be home in time for tea.
ii) The lecture should be over by seven o'clock.

Friends, you might have used these kinds of sentences while speaking, but now you can use them in writing as well as for competitive exams. 
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