|
The present continuous tense
is used to talk about the
future when
an action or situation is planned or intended.
Sentences with this use of the present continuous
always
have words or
phrases which refer to
future time:
He's studying in the library.
(now)
He's studying in the library tonight. (future)
She's leaving. (now)
She's leaving tomorrow morning. (future)
They're driving to Chicago.
(now)
They're driving to Chicago next week. (future)
We're having a test. (now)
We're having a test in two days.
(future)
They're playing tennis. (now)
They're playing tennis tomorrow.
(future)
___________________________________________
When the present continuous tense is used to show
future actions or situations, all the common future
time words and phrases can be used:
tomorrow
tomorrow morning / evening
/ night, etc.
next week / month / year,
etc.
the day after tomorrow
the week / month / year, etc.
after next
in ___ hours / days / weeks
/ months, etc.
___ hours / days / weeks /
months, etc. from now
in + future year
on + future date
___________________________________________
Remember:
The action or situation in
sentences with present
continuous tense and future
time must be planned
or intended. The present continuous tense cannot
be
used if an action or situation cannot logically be
planned
in advance:
not possible: It's raining tomorrow.
not possible: I'm feeling fine next week.
|
