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Buzel Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Present for Future.

"Nobody knows what happens next"

Why is the Present used in this sentence, where the action refers to the Future?

Is there any rule on this?
  

Top answer

The present tense is used in many sentences referring to future time. g. Present and present continuous to denote future?

— Marius Hancu

  • The present tense is used in many sentences referring to future time.
  • g.
  • Present and present continuous to denote future?
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The present tense is used in many sentences referring to future time.

I'd strongly suggest making a search (top right Search box)
with
present future

 You'll find related threads with many examples, e.g.
Pr
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Could you in few words depict why the present is used in this particular case.
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Read the 1st post by Ryan Smith in the thread I've provided in the above.
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Thank you. I got it now.
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