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Hany Freedom Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Why "is coming" instead of "will come" ?

Next Saturday John __________ (come) to visit his friends.

Why we should say "is coming" instead of "will come" ???
  

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Hi, The Present Continuous is often used to state plans that have already been made. eg I am visiting China next year. This sounds like maybe I have already bought a plane ticket, booked a hotel, etc.

— Clive

  • Hi, The Present Continuous is often used to state plans that have already been made.
  • eg I am visiting China next year.
  • This sounds like maybe I have already bought a plane ticket, booked a hotel, etc.
  • Clive
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Hi,

The Present Continuous is often used to state plans that have already been made.

eg I am visiting China next year. This sounds like maybe I have already bought a plane ticket, booked a hotel, etc.

Clive
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"John is coming to visit next Saturday."

As clive stated, this plan sounds very definite, and there is little doubt that John will arrive.

"John will come visit next Saturday."

This has the same literal meaning, but it sounds to us like John doesn't have a very good plan, and you shouldn't count on him being there on time.

"John said he will come next Saturday."
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no, but I also have the problem. need help.
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Hany FreedomWhy we should say "is coming" instead of "will come" ???
Because "will come" sounds like you're directing the action. "will come" belongs in a list of activities that you have planned for John as if you were his tour director.

John will take the plane next Friday. When he arrives next Saturday, he will come to visit his
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