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Simple Future Tense

Definition

The simple future tense describes actions that happen in the future.

Example

I will create my presentation tomorrow.

I am going to create my presentation tomorrow.

Explanation

The simple future tense —

• uses will + verb to describe actions decided at the moment of speaking or writing, or actions that are not certain.
• uses to be going to + verb to describe actions or events already decided now.
• uses the present continuous to describe planned future actions.
• uses the simple present tense to describe scheduled actions.
• uses contractions in informal writing and speaking.
• has yes / no question forms.
• has information question forms.