...ing form as future

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...ing form as future

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Dear teacher Alan,
is it possible to say:" I am being there next Sunday" ( Future- arrangements ) or can I only say :" I will be there next Sunday" ?

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Re: ...ing form as future

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No. The verb 'be' cannot (normally) be used in the progressive form.
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