FUTURE WITH PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

Formula :

Positive: S + will + be + Ving

Negative: S + will not + be + Ving

Introgative : Will + S + be + Ving

1.       We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening now.

Examples

   The kids are watching TV.

   I am sitting down, because I am tired.

   I am not learning German, because this is an English class.

   Who are you writing to?

2.       We can also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening around now, and not necessarily this very moment.

Examples

   Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week.

   I am reading a really interesting book now.

   How are you brushing up on your English for the trip?

   We aren't working hard these days.

3.       The Present Continuous Tense is also used to talk about activities happening in the near future, especially for planned future events.

Examples

   I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday.

   Polly is coming for dinner tomorrow.

   Are you doing anything tonight?

   We aren't going on holiday next week.

Future with be going to

1. How to form "be going to" sentences

To make a verb form with “be going to”, you first put “be” into the correct form to agree with the subject, and then add “going to” + the simple form of the verb. Note also that the “be” form is often shortened. This table lists the main forms:

2. The meaning of “be going to” future forms

“Be going to” is usually used when something is already planned or definite. Look at the difference between these sentences:

I'll make the supper tonight.

 (Making a decision/volunteering to do something.)

I'm going to make the supper every Wednesday.

 (This is already planned and organized.)

the different

► Present simple, present continuous for future arrangements

With time expressions (next Friday, soon) the present simple and continuous (progressive) are used for definite future arrangements and plans. The time must be mentioned, otherwise the sentence would not have a future meaning.

I am watching TV tonight. (I will do it tonight, it is my plan.)

The continuous is more informal. It is the most usual way of expressing our personal plans.

I am leaving on Sunday. (I have decided to leave on Sunday, it is my plan.)

But: I leave on Sunday. (Someone else has decided it, it is someone's plan for me.)

The simple form is typically used in official statements and timetables.

The new shopping centre opens on 1 March.

The bus arrives at 6.55.

► Be going to - future intentions and opinions

1. It is used for intentions. We use it for decisions that we made before the moment of speaking.

I am going to clean the car and you can pack the suitcase.

We are going to reconstruct our house.

2. It is also used to express your opinion that something is certain to happen. There is evidence for your prediction.

Our team is going to win. (It is 4:0 and two minutes left. I am sure we will win the match.)

The planes are going to land. (You can see that they are coming closer and closer to the airport.)

Sometimes we can use all of these structures with a little difference in meaning.

I am travelling to France in May. (my personal arrangements)

I travel to France in May. (someone's plans for me)

I am going to travel to France in May. (my personal intentions)

Talking about plans

1. What will you do tomorrow?  - I'll help my mom with the housework.

2. When will you finish? - In the afternoon.

3. What will we do in class today?- We'll play some word games. 

4. Where will they put the table? - They'll put it next to the window.

5. When will Joe leave for New York? - He'll leave right after dinner.

6. How will he get there? - He'll take the bus.

Note: Another way of talking about the future is with the phrase "be going to" + verb.

For example,

 I am going to eat out tonight.

 Mr. Wolfe is going to stay home. What are you going to do tomorrow?

I'm going to visit my grandmother. How are you going to get there?

I'm going to walk through the forest.

Please be careful!

Tell and  ask?

In your example, Somanath, there is very little difference in usage and both are, of course, correct. You might argue that ask is more polite as asking for something is the same as requesting it, whereas telling someone to do something is the same as instructing or ordering them, but in this example either is appropriate. In the following example too, you can use either tell or ask:

Why don't you come round at about eight for a bite to eat?

 ~ I told them to come round at eight for something to eat.

 ~ I asked them to come round at eight for something to eat

But sometimes we need to use tell when the meaning is more explicitly instruct and ask when the meaning is more explicitly request. Compare the following:

Be careful not to dive too close to the rocks.

 ~ I told them not to dive too close to the rocks.

Don't drink water from the stream. It's polluted.

 ~ I told her not to drink water from the stream. It's not clean.

Can you show me how to operate this computer?

 ~ I asked her to show me how to operate the office computer.

Would you let me know when Tony arrives?

 ~ I've asked him to let me know when Tony arrives.      

                                               

                               

Verb + object + to + infinitive

In English, there are a wide variety of verbs that have to do with requests, advice and instructions that follow the verb + object + to + infinitive pattern:advise     beg        encourage          get         instruct

invite     order     persuade             remind warn

Note the difference in meaning in these examples of use:

I always advise my students to have a good night's sleep before an exam.

I begged her to let me see John before he left, but she refused.

He's got a keyboard exam coming up soon, so I try to encourage him to practice for half an hour every day.

She's not in the office at the moment, but I'll get her to phone you as soon as she gets in.

When I instructed them to stop writing and put their pencils down, they just carried on as if they hadn't heard me.

I'm going to invite my Chinese friend to spend Christmas with us.

The gunman ordered the women to get out of the car.

I can't persuade my son to have regular dental check-ups and dental care is so important.

She reminded me to cancel the newspapers before I left on holiday.

I have warned them not to swim in the sea when the red flag is flying, but they take no notice.

                                                               

                                tell + object + that-clause

Note that we also use tell with a that-clause as well as with the to-infinitive pattern. Note the difference usage in this example.

I've told my wife that I shan't be home for dinner this evening.

I've told my wife not to expect me home for dinner this evening.            

                                               

                                ask + if-clause / wh-clause

Note that we also use ask with an if- or a wh-clause when we are reporting yes/no-questions and wh-questions:

Can I go home now? I've finished all the work you've given me.

 ~ I asked my boss if I could go home as I had finished all the work he had given me. But he said, no, I couldn't!

What sort of food would you like me to prepare for the party on Saturday?

 ~ I asked them what sort of food they wanted for the party on Saturday

When would you like to have it delivered?

 ~ I asked them when they wanted to have it delivered.

 Let me know by lunchtime on Friday.

 ~ I asked them to let me know by midday on Friday.

Where do you keep your jewellery?

 ~ I asked where she kept her jewellery, but she wouldn't tell me where.            

                               

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