Grablevskij
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We also use will be doing to talk about complete actions in future:
In these examples will be -ing is similar to the present continuous for the future.
Source: English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy (second Edition). Page 48.
I attach a small excerpt from the textbook.
The problem for me: is it really about complete actions? To the best of my ability I understand that it's just about plans. But Mr. Murphy italicised the word 'complete'. And by the way, I've consulted the fifth edition, the word 'complete' is still there.
Could you help me understand why these actions are considered complete?
- If you see Sally, can you ask her to phone me?
- Sure. I'll be seeing her this evening, so I'll tell her then.
- What time will your friends be arriving tomorrow?
In these examples will be -ing is similar to the present continuous for the future.
Source: English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy (second Edition). Page 48.
I attach a small excerpt from the textbook.
The problem for me: is it really about complete actions? To the best of my ability I understand that it's just about plans. But Mr. Murphy italicised the word 'complete'. And by the way, I've consulted the fifth edition, the word 'complete' is still there.
Could you help me understand why these actions are considered complete?
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