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Nader75  #261087  Wed, 30 Aug 06 07:19 PM

I'm talking about the future ... so

Which one is correct  ?

I'm playing tennis on monday

I'll playing tennis on monday

I'm going to paly tennis on monday

I'm going to palying tennis on monday

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by the way is tis first clause is correct  is correct   I'm talking about the future

 

  
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Marius Hancu  #261089  Wed, 30 Aug 06 07:28 PM
on Monday

I'm playing tennis on Monday OK, informal

I'll be playing tennis on Monday OK, more formal

I'm going to play tennis on Monday OK

I'm going to be playing tennis on Monday OK, now.



  
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Clive  #261147  Wed, 30 Aug 06 09:36 PM

Hi,

Yes, these are all OK. However, I don't see them in terms of formal/informal, but thus -

I'm playing tennis on Monday My game is already 'scheduled'. Similar to 'My plane leaves on Monday at 9pm.

I'll be playing tennis on Monday Use in a context where two events/activities occur at the same time. eg A: Can you call me on Monday at 11am?

B: No, I'll be playing tennis on Monday at 11. I'll call you at 1pm, OK?

I'm going to play tennis on Monday In simple terms, 'going to' suggests a plan.

I'm going to be playing tennis on Monday See #2 above.

Best wishes, Clive

  
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