L4 futures

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Futures

What’s the difference?

1.              Oh, it’s cold. I’ll shut the window

Ø   decision at moment of speaking

2.              I think Chelsea will beat Arsenal.

Ø   Opinion, prediction

3.              I’m going to have lunch with my friend on Tuesday.

Ø   Plan, intention

4.              I’m having lunch with my brother tomorrow;

    I’ve booked the table.

Ø   Arrangement

5.              I might visit Oxford on Saturday.

Ø   Not sure, 50/50