DK Grammar Guide

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The present simple and present continuous can be used

to talk about future events that are already planned. They

are usually used with a future time word or time phrase.

The present for future events

The present simple

can be used to talk

about events that are

scheduled to take

place in the future.

THE PRESENT SIMPLE FOR FUTURE EVENTS

HOW TO FORM

See also:

Present simple 1 Present continuous 4

Prepositions of time 107

Present simple.

This refers to a point

in the future.

SUBJECT PRESENT SIMPLE FUTURE TIME PHRASE

NOW 10 PM

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NOW TOMORROW

The present continuous

can be used to talk

about pre-arranged

future events. Time

markers usually show

whether the event is in

the present or future.

THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS FOR FUTURE EVENTS

“At the moment” shows the

action refers to the present.

Present continuous refers

to Dave’s present activity.

Time clause “tomorrow ” shows

the action refers to the future.

Present continuous refers to a

future event that is planned.

HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT PRESENT CONTINUOUS FUTURE TIME PHRASE

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