Going to describes an intention or a prediction based on evidence.
The present continuous can describe an arranged future event, especially with a time phrase.
Will can offer help or express a prediction.
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We are meeting our cousins on Saturday.
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Look at those clouds. It is going to rain.
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Going to describes an intention or a prediction based on evidence. The present continuous can describe an arranged future event, especially with a time phrase. Will can offer help or express a prediction. At this level, use a clear familiar form and time reference so the listener understands that the event is future.
Meaning determines the expression: an arrangement differs from a prediction, and a rule differs from a personal wish. Make the person and time clear. When listening to a plan, notice what is agreed after alternatives are discussed. Use polite language when asking another person to change an arrangement or follow an instruction.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Must and have to express obligation; should gives advice.
Mustn't prohibits an action, while don't have to means it is unnecessary.
These negative meanings are different.
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You must wear a helmet.
Moderate / Add a little
You should take some water.
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Must and have to express obligation; should gives advice. Mustn't prohibits an action, while don't have to means it is unnecessary. These negative meanings are different. Follow these expressions with a basic action verb. Choose a suitable rule or piece of advice for the situation rather than using the strongest word automatically.
Meaning determines the expression: an arrangement differs from a prediction, and a rule differs from a personal wish. Make the person and time clear. When listening to a plan, notice what is agreed after alternatives are discussed. Use polite language when asking another person to change an arrangement or follow an instruction.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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For a real future possibility, the if clause normally uses a present form and the result can use will.
The sentence explains a relationship between two events.
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If it rains, we will stay inside.
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We will go swimming if the pool is open.
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Use if to introduce a condition. For a real future possibility, the if clause normally uses a present form and the result can use will. The sentence explains a relationship between two events. Both clause orders are possible. Use a comma when the if clause comes first in a simple written model.
Meaning determines the expression: an arrangement differs from a prediction, and a rule differs from a personal wish. Make the person and time clear. When listening to a plan, notice what is agreed after alternatives are discussed. Use polite language when asking another person to change an arrangement or follow an instruction.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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