hi I am an italian guy, and I am studing english. Can you tell me about the use of the future?
when I have to use : going to - will or ing form?
2006-11-26 23:45:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
please be clearer, italian and inglish are very different
2006-11-26 23:54:23 · update #1
Use "going to" to express plans the person who's going to do them has made.
"I'm going to speak at the meeting."
Use "will" if it's a prediction.
"The Green Party will win the election."
For predictions that you have present evidence about, you can also use "going to".
"Now that half the ballots have been counted, we can safely say that the Communists are going to win."
Use present progressive if it's a certainty.
"My friends are leaving in the morning."
2006-11-27 01:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get the question? Hey check out the Italian Futurists, an art movement in the early 20th century. They did amazing paintings.
2006-11-27 07:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Blah Blah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English isn't my native language, but I'd like to give it a try. This is how I learned at school.
"Will" --- A decision is being made when you are speaking.
"Going to" --- A decision has been made before now.
Lisa: I'm hungry. I want a Big Mac and fries now!
Johnny: OK. I'll get them for you. (Johnny decided to go to McDonald's during the conversation, thus he uses the "will.")
On the way to McDonald's, Johnny meets his friend Mario.
Mario: Where are you going, Johnny?
Johnny: To McDonald's. I'm going to get some burgers and fries for my girlfriend. (Johnny has already decided to buy burgers and fries, thus he uses the "going to.")
"Will" --- You're certain.
"Going to" --- You aren't certain.
- It's going to rain tonight. (You see dark clouds in the sky.)
- I think it'll rain. (You aren't sure, but it often does at this time of year.)
"Going to" --- A personal intention, plan.
- I'm going to France this summer.
2006-11-27 09:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by ayakofeminine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I'd say that "going to" implies the action and movement whereas "will" is focusing on the event itself. As in:
I am going to go to my friend's home.
I will read a book.
Now, in general, everyday conversation, there's no difference between will and going to.
2006-11-27 07:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by barrych209 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to the future
my future is leaving me
my future will be bright
i will go to the future
unless you mean is there another word as future which means going to ect. its all how you write or say the sentance!
2006-11-27 07:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by D.Allman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are doing great, you probably speak and write English better than most of younger Americans . if you have problem with speaking English just speak around the ladies they will fight over you.
2006-11-27 07:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by mark j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
going to...or will are for the far future...
I am going to read the story tomorrow
ing is for now..like: I am typing in my laptop.....
I hop this helps you...........
2006-11-27 07:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by P.Y.T. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will, would be the correct way. good luck in your studies.
chau
2006-11-27 07:49:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
will go to - future
going to - present
2006-11-27 07:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by Monika M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good,keep it up
2006-11-27 07:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by sk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋