Difference between going to and present continuous compare. Simple future going to present continuous esl worksheet. Although many people assume that going to and present continuous are the same due to their similar grammatical structure, there is a distinct difference between the two. Present continuous vs be going to we can normally use the present continuous or be going to to talk about future plans. Both going to and present continuous are used to talk about future actions and events that have some present reality. My brother is playing football with his friends tonight. Get a conversation going about what your students are up to these days. One of my first handouts so please, if you find something wrong let me know. Predictions, offers, promises, plans, arrangements, etc. There are 10 questions in this quiz and each question has only one true answer.
Present simple to talk about habits and routines use the present simple. We also can use be going to to make predictions about the future, which are based on observations in the present. Future going towillpresent continuousenglish learn english. Lesson b going to, present continuous 1 english file. In this case, you should make sure you know the meaning. Be going to or present continuous a free english exercise to learn english.
Questo impiego del present continuous for future arrangements e molto frequente con i verbi go and come. Activities to revise the future with will, be going to, present simple and present continuous. The present continuous tense multiple choice test 1. Verbs 2 tenses 02 present continuous 4 the present continuous. This worksheet consists of grammar explanation and three different exercises. In the following activities the students are encouraged to speak about meaningful situations in real life. Future tenses exercises will,be going to and present continuous. It is great for teaching future tenses in english, and can be used for strengthening your learners speaking and writing skills. But we prefer using the present continuous when we have made arrangements i. Betty is going to driving lessons, because she is going to buy. Key difference going to vs present continuous several grammatical formations can be used to talk about the future. Can anyone explain the differences between plan and appointment arrangement. Present continuous future arrangements learnenglish. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Use and formation 8 min when do we use the present continuous. We can substitute the going tofuture with the present progressive when using an expression of time. The above downloadable worksheet is best suited for high school and adults at elementary a1 and preintermediate a2 level. This is a worksheet for teaching or revising the differences between going to and present continuous. Im going to make small, healthy changes in my eating habits every day. Interaktivne vaje za utrjevanje angleskih casov, kjer je potrebno uporabiti will future ali going to future ali present continuous.
We are watch ing a tennis match at 2 oclock we are going to watch a tennis match at 2 oclock. The present continuous can be used to talk about future events if the arrangement already exists. Block 4 future will be going to, future will and going to, will be going to, will going to present continuous 70 terms. Present continuous progressive tense mixed exercises with answers to learn and practice one of the most basic verb tenses of english language. Future forms will, be going to, present continuous test. Future going to or present continuous interactive worksheet. Present continuous for future taking leaving is having are are m m not are having isnt returning visiting watching page 1 of 2 4 look at the timetable and. Be going to and present continuous for future plans. Divide the students into groups of four and give each student a copy of the worksheet. Be going to refers to future intentions that have been decided but have not been fully planned. Future forms will, be going to, present continuous, etc. There is only little difference between the two sentences.
Present continuous positive and negative exercise 1. Exercise 2 make the present simple or present continuous. Use going to future or present continuous for future. Sep 09, 2016 key difference going to vs present continuous several grammatical formations can be used to talk about the future. Grammar worksheets verbs verb tenses future continuous progressive simple future going to present continuous simple future going to present continuous grammar and exercises on the use of these three tenses to talk about the future. In some situations, more than one verb form is possible.
The difference between will, be going to and the present. We can also use be going to for future arrangements. Making arrangements 1 answer the following questions 16 using the present continuous. Grammar test present continuous for future arrangements do the test then write down your score. Students english file students site preintermediate third edition grammar file 3 lesson b going to, present continuous 2 grammar. English exercise be going to or present continuous created by necroboynonoss with the test builder. These exercises will help to make the verb forms automatic.
English exercise future going towillpresent continuous created by anonyme with the. Practise making the english present continuous positive and negative forms here. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl future tenses future going to or present continuous future going to or present continuous id. When we use the present continuous for arrangements, we must always include when at 7, this evening, next month, etc. Im going to learn how to say no to things that are not good for me. Present continuous tense simple present rules simple present vs continuous simple past tense past continuous tense subject exercises.
Grammar and exercises on the use of these three tenses to talk about the future. Students english file students site preintermediate third edition grammar file 3 lesson b going to, present continuous 1 grammar. An exercise by montse morales for the english learning website. Present continuous and be going to exercise be going to for personal plans im going to study arabic in september present continuous for plans with other people arrangements, appointments im seeing an old friend on wednesday 1 fill the gaps with the verbs in brackets using either the be going to or the present continuous. We also can use be going to to make predictions about the future, which are based on observa tions in the present. Present perfect progressive present perfect continuous read the situations below and write a sentence using the present perfect progressive tense to say how long the situation has been happening. You do not use the present continuous for predictions, only be going to.
Present continuous future arrangements learnenglish kids. My grandfather often comes over for dinner at the weekends. Future tenses exerciseswill,be going to and present continuous. Recommended for preintermediate students who are asked to change the sentences given into present continuous and the sentences from the going to construction to the present continuous form of the future. Present continuous exercise 1 perfect english grammar. Be going to and present continuous abstract this video explains how to use the two forms of the future that students often know the least. Future forms will, be going to, present continuous. Difference between going to and present continuous. Im going to ask an adult when i have to make difficult choices. Be going to and present continuous teaching tips contextualization. Present continuous for plans with other people arrangements, appointments. Present perfect progressive present perfect continuous. Be going to and present continuous macmillan education.
A kind of drill to learn present continuous for the future and be going to. Will going to present continuous flashcards quizlet. Decide whether you should use will, be going to, or the present continuous tense for the verb in the brackets. Grammar6 present continuous and present simple explanations present continuous to talk about things happening at the moment, use the present continuous. Going to and present continuous are two such constructions.
A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about will, vs. Repetition, judgment, irritation he is always talking. Present continuous for future arrangements test english. Lesson b going to, present continuous 2 english file. Be going to exercises will future simple will or be going to future continuous future perfect exercises future perfect continuous home. Exercise on going to, will, simple present and present progressive. Be going to present continuous esl activities games worksheets. Two exercises made to test the children knowledge on the future simple and be going to while theyre mixed with the future uses of the present simple and the present continuous. Ss have to find out which people are going out together tonight. So, for example, if we say that something is happening or going to happen, it. It describes a change in behavior from an earlier time. Simple present and present continuous exercises affirmative, negative, interrogative.
We can use the present continuous to talk about arrangements plans which you have organised in the future. Verbs 2 tenses 02 present continuous 4 the present. All the while have them practicing the present continuous. Grammar test present continuous for future arrangements. You will find the answer key at the end of the worksheet. Difference between present continuous and be going to. We use them to talk about our intentions and plans. You can check the answers and learn the result of your quiz after you finish the test. Will, going to, simple present and present continuous. We usually use the present continuous when the activity has been arranged. A trend is a behavior that many people in society are doing at this time. Future going towillpresent continuous a free english exercise to learn english.
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