Present Plans for Future Activities ;Using Intend,plan,hope
When discussing future plans, "intend," "plan," and "hope" express different levels of certainty and commitment. Here's a breakdown: Intend: Expresses a firm decision or purpose. It suggests a strong likelihood of the action happening. Structure: intend + to + base verb Examples: "I intend to travel to Japan next year." (This suggests a strong decision and perhaps some initial steps taken.) "She intends to study medicine after high school." (This indicates a clear goal and likely preparation.) Plan: Indicates a more concrete arrangement or preparation for a future event. It implies that some thought and organization have gone into it. Structure: plan + to + base verb OR plan + verb-ing Examples: "We plan to have a party for his birthday." (This suggests arrangements like venue, guests, etc., are being considered.) "They are planning on moving to a new city." (This indicates they are actively mak...