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Outrageous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

will start or start?

The show starts in ten minutes.
The show will start in ten minutes.

I wonder is the second sentence correct? Since the first sentence is correct, then the "will" is not necessary?
  

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Both sentences are correct. You need not use the future tense if the show is scheduled to start in ten minutes. CB

— Cool Breeze

  • Both sentences are correct.
  • You need not use the future tense if the show is scheduled to start in ten minutes.
  • CB
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Both sentences are correct. You need not use the future tense if the show is scheduled to start in ten minutes.

CB
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Is this one also possible? The show is starting in ten minutes.
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Yes, it is commonly used.

Here are the various ways to say the same thing:

The show is starting in ten minutes.
The show starts in ten minutes.
The show will start in ten minutes.
The show will be starting in ten minutes.
The show is going to start in ten minutes.
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Thank you, Cool Breeze.
AlpheccaStarsThe show is starting in ten minutes.The show starts in ten minutes.The show will start in ten minutes.The show will be starting in ten minutes.The show is going to start in ten minutes.
Thank you for showing all options.

Thank you, Anonymous too.
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