Present Continuous with future meaning

What are you doing on Monday night?
I’m working late.

Are you doing anything on Tuesday?
No, I’m not doing anything.

Is your brother coming on Saturday?
Yes, he is.

Message with statements and imperatives

Message with statements
The meeting is on Monday
Requests;
- Please tell Susi the meeting is on Monday
- Would you tell her...?
- Could you tell her...?

Message with imperatives
Phone me this afternoon
Requests;
- Please ask him to phone me this afternoon
- Would you ask him to...?
- Could you tell him to...?

Comparisons with adjectives

Is New York bigger than Miami?
Yes, New York is bigger.
No, Miami is bigger.

Which is warmer, Miami or New York?
Miami is warmer.

Is New York more expensive than Miami?
Yes, New York is more expensive.
No, Miami is more expensive.

Which is more crowded, New York or Miami?
New York is more crowded.

Modal verbs would and will

What would you like to eat?
I would like a hotdog.
I’d like a pizza.

What kind of dressing would you like?
I’d like italian, please.

Would you like anyting else?
Yes, please. I’d like some water

What will you have to drink?
I will have a soda.
I’ll have tea.

What kind of ice cream will you have?
I’ll have chocolate, please.

Will you have anything else?
No, thank you.

Modal verbs can, could, may, would

Can I have a bottle of milk?
Could I have something for a sore throat?
May I have a package of chocolate?

I would like some vitamin C, please.
I’d like a bottle of honey.

Modal verb should

What should I do there?
You should go to London City.
You shouldn’t miss the beautiful view at London.

When should I go there?
You should go in the summer or fall.
You shouldn’t go in the winter or spring.

Similar Expressions

I, We, You, They, He, She, it (+)
be able to do it.
be going to do it.
be supposed to do it.
be to do it.
have to do it.
have got to do it.
used to do it.