Future Simple
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Future Simple
The Simple Future Tense in English
1. Short definition
The Simple Future is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. It is commonly formed with the auxiliary will (or, in some formal contexts, shall).
2. Basic structure
• Positive:
○ Subject + will + base form of the verb
○ Examples: I will (I’ll) go; She will (she’ll) come.
○ Sentences: I will study tomorrow. / They will arrive at 8.
• Note: In spoken English will often contracts to ‘ll: I’ll, you’ll, he’ll, etc.
Part 2
3. Negative form
• Structure:
○ Subject + will not (won’t) + base verb
• Examples:
○ I will not (I won’t) go.
○ He will not (He won’t) agree.
• Note: “won’t” is the common contraction of “will not.” Use the full form for emphasis or in formal writing.
Part 3
4. Question form
• Structure:
○ Will + subject + base verb + … ?
• Examples:
○ Will you come tomorrow?
○ Will they finish the project on time?
• Short answers: Yes, I will. / No, I will not. (Yes, I’ll. / No, I won’t.)
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5. Main uses
1. Predictions (without definite evidence):
○ I think it will rain tomorrow.
2. Decisions made at the moment of speaking (spontaneous decisions):
○ “I’m thirsty.” — “I’ll get you some water.”
3. Promises and offers:
○ I will help you with your homework.
4. Offers and polite requests:
○ Will you help me? / I’ll help you.
5. Predictions based on opinion:
○ She will probably win the election.
6. Future facts or scheduled events (sometimes):
○ The sun will rise at 6:10 tomorrow.
○ Note: For timetabled events, we often use the present simple orthe present continuous instead.
Part 5
6. Differences with other future forms (important points)
• will vs. be going to:
○ “be going to” is used for intentions/plans and for predictions based on present evidence:
§ I’m going to visit my mother next week. (plan)
§ Look at those clouds — it’s going to rain. (evidence)
○ “will” is used for spontaneous decisions, promises, and general predictions.
• will vs. present continuous (for arranged future plans):
○ Present continuous is used for definite, arranged plans (often with a time/place):
§ I’m meeting John at 6.
○ “will” is more for predictions or spontaneous decisions.
• will vs. present simple:
○ Present simple is used for scheduled events or timetables (trains, programs):
§ The train leaves at 9 tomorrow.
○ “will” is used for general or informal predictions.
Part 6
7. Negative questions and short answers (examples)
• Negative question: Won’t you come to the party?
• Short responses: No, I won’t. / Yes, I will.
○ Note: Answering negative questions can be tricky; the appropriate short answer depends on the intended meaning.