Different Futures
Future Forms Compared
The main difference between the future with 'will', and the future with 'going to' is that the future with 'will' is used for decisions made at the moment of speaking. In other words, use 'will' to express your reaction to a situation.
Don't worry about our bank credit, John will sort it out tomorrow.
It's ok. Our market capitalization will boost our profits.
Wait just a moment, and I will have those net assets values ready for you.
The future with 'going to', on the other hand, is used to make a statement about something you have decided before the moment of speaking.
The CFO of our company's primary subsidiary is going to crack down on expenses this quarter.
Are we going to attend the shareholder's meeting this afternoon?
The credit application isn't going to be submitted until Tuesday.
Scheduled Events in the Future
Use the present continuous to express scheduled or planned events in the near future.
Example:
When are you confirming whether the worker's salary will be payable in advance?
The "Tea Party" is meeting this morning to protest a bill on health reform.
You are not getting the portfolio adjusted this week.
My favorite savings bank is opening a branch this week down the street.
Positive Form:
Subject + to be + verb + -ing + (object(s))
The "Tea Party" is meeting this morning to protest a bill on health reform.
Negative Form:
Subject + to be + not + verb+ ing + (object(s))
The contractor is not furnishing the expense receipt in time for verification.
Question Form:
(Question Word) + to be + subject + verb + ing?
When are you confirming whether the worker's salary will be payable in advance?