Simple future tense, also known as the future tense with will, is one of the ways to talk about future events in the English language.
Example
Explanation
We will travel to Argentina next month.
Will travel is the verb travel put in the simple future tense.
Construction and Conjunction
Rule 1: To form simple future tense with will, we follow the structure will + infinitive form of the verb. The conjugation of the future simple with will is the same for all forms.
Here's an overview of the positive, negative and interrogative conjugation of the future simple tense in English:
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| all forms are the same for both singular and plural | I will sing | You will not sing | Will they sing? |
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| all forms are the same for both singular and plural | I will sing | You will not sing | Will they sing? |
Note: In spoken and informal written English, we can use contractions in simple future - short forms of pronouns or verbs with the word not. Here's how to create them:
| Long Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
| will | 'll | they'll |
| will not | 'll / won't | they'll not / they won't |
| Long Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
| will | 'll | they'll |
| will not | 'll / won't | they'll not / they won't |
Usage
Rule 2: We can use the simple future tense with will to express a spontaneous decision.
Example
Explanation
Let's go, I will show you the best viewing point in the city.
Here, simple future tense with will is used to express a spontaneous decision to go somewhere.
Rule 3: We can use the simple future tense with will to express an opinion, hope, uncertainty, or assumption regarding the future.
Example
Explanation
You won't finish this essay in one day.
The simple future tense with will is used to express an assumption.
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Rule 4: We can use the simple future tense with will to express a promise.
Example
Explanation
I will finish this essay till tomorrow morning.
The simple future tense with will is used to express a promise.
Rule 5: We can use the simple future tense with will to express an offer or request.
Example
Explanation
Will you help me with cooking?
The simple future tense with will is used to express a request.
Rule 6: We use the simple future tense with will to form the first conditional.
Example
Explanation
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel our picnic.
The simple future tense with will is used to construct the first conditional.
Quiz
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Form the simple future tense with will. I promise I ___ late.
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