Present Continuous for Future - Hiện tại Tiếp diễn ở Tương lai pps

Present Continuous for Future - Hiện tại Tiếp diễn ở Tương lai


FORM of Present Continuous for Future
The Future Simple has two parts: 'to be + present participle (V-ing) of the main
verb.
S + am/is/are + V-ing
I am learning English tomorrow.
He is swimming well soon.
They are watching TV tonight.
S + am/is/are not + V-ing
I am not learning English tomorrow.
He is not swimming well soon.
They aren't watching TV tonight.
Am/Is/Are + S + V-ing
Are you learning English tomorrow?
Is he swimming well soon?
Are they watching TV tonight?

The present continuous for Future is used to talk about arrangements for events
at a time later than now.

USEs of Present Continuous for Future
1. to indicate an event as an arrangement (be + V-ing)
 I am meeting Peter at the station
 He is leaving tomorrow.
 Isn't he coming with us tonight?
 A: Are you going to the concert this weekend?
B: I wish I could, but I’m meeting an important client from Oklahoma.
2. to indicate an event will or will not happen in the near future as a plan (be
going to + V)

It expresses the idea that a person intends to do something in the future. It does not
matter whether the plan is realistic or not.
 I am going to attend a party tonight.
 I'm going to be an actor when I grow up.
 Michelle is going to begin medical school next year.
 They are going to drive all the way to Alaska.
 A: Who is going to make John's birthday cake?
B: Sue is going to make John's birthday cake.
Forms of Negatives and Questions
Negative sentences and questions are formed with the auxiliary verb 'be'.
 He is not visiting his grandparents this weekend.
 Are you going to the cinema tonight?
 They are not going to come to the election next week.
 Is she going to join the meeting tomorrow?