tense

[hanuman_2000]

Sir,

I am six year old on next Sunday.

I am six year old next Sunday.


First of all, should I use "on next Sunady" or "next Sunday"?

Is it ok in "present tense". Should I use it in future tense?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Here are my thoughts;
I am six year old on next Sunday. [incorrect]
I am six years old next Sunday. [Some say this is incorrect because this is not on a time table or a schedule, and some say this is correct because present can be used for near future which is planned or assured.]
I will be six years old next Sunday. [acceptable]
I'm going to be six years old next Sunday. [most natural]

- Am I right, teachers?

[Rusty]

Yes, you have it right, Bear. My only comment is that "I'll be six years old next Saturday" is common and natural. However, at six, a child is more likely to use more words ("I'm going to be") than a shorter version, "I'll be" just in order to hold the listener's attention).