The simple present used for the future

This tense can be used with a time expression for a definite future arrangement: e.g.  The boys start school on Monday. / e.g. I leave tonight. instead of the more normal present continuous tense: e.g. The boys are going to start school on Monday. / e.g. I’m leaving tonight. The difference betwee them is:

Future tenses

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