03 3. Comparative Analysis: Future Tenses Operational Matrix
1Future Simple
Grammar Structure
- Will + Infinitive
Key Temporal Clues
- Tomorrow, probably, I expect
Example Sentence
- AI will revolutionize medical diagnosis.
2Intentional Future
Grammar Structure
- Am/Is/Are going to + Inf
Key Temporal Clues
- Plan, decide, sensory evidence
Example Sentence
- They are going to launch the satellite next month.
3Future Continuous
Grammar Structure
- Will be + V-ing
Key Temporal Clues
- At 5 PM tomorrow, all day Monday
Example Sentence
- Scientists will be monitoring the Mars rover tomorrow.
4Future Perfect
Grammar Structure
- Will have + Past Participle
Key Temporal Clues
- By + future time, by the end of
Example Sentence
- By 2030, Egypt will have built new green cities.