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  1. 11-Sep-2010, 19:53 #1
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    Default Future progressive or future simple

    Can I use the Future progressive tense instead of future simple in order to emphasize the ongoing action in the future:

    "I will go to the movies tomorrow"

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    "I'll be going to the movies tomorrow"
  2. 11-Sep-2010, 20:05 #2
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    Default Re: Future progressive or future simple

    Yes.

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    Default Re: Future progressive or future simple

    Quote Originally Posted by RonBee View Post
    Yes.

    Would it sound naturaly, If I used the second one in speech or I would be thought of as a "smart guy"? Can I change "will be" to "going to" in the following sentence:

    "I'm gonna be doing my home work tomorrow."
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    Default Re: Future progressive or future simple

    I would say, stick with - I will be doing my homework tomorrow. or - I will do my homework tomorrow.
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    Default Re: Future progressive or future simple

    Quote Originally Posted by 2010 View Post
    I would say, stick with - I will be doing my homework tomorrow. or - I will do my homework tomorrow.
    Waht do you think RonBee about the examples given above?
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    Default Re: Future progressive or future simple

    Quote Originally Posted by ostap77 View Post
    Waht do you think RonBee about the examples given above?
    What do guys thonk about that one?
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    Default Re: Future progressive or future simple

    Quote Originally Posted by ostap77 View Post
    What do guys thonk about that one?
    Another spelling mistake "think"
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