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The Future for Beginners

Future for Beginners

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Study the following chart to learn the use of the future with 'will'

Will + Verb (base form)

It will snow tomorrow.
She won't win the election.

Used for predictions

Will + Verb (base form)

The concert will begin at 8 o'clock.
When will the train leave?

Used for scheduled events

Will + Verb (base form)

Will you marry me?
I'll help you with your homework after class

Used for promises

Will + Verb (base form)

I'll make you a sandwich.
They'll help you if you want.

Used for offers

Will + Verb (base form)

He will telephone as soon as he arrives.
Will you visit me when you come next week?

Used in combination with time clauses (as soon as, when, before, after)

Structure for ALL Subjects

Future with Will

S + will + verb (base form) positve

I'll ('ll is the short form for 'will') see you tomorrow.

S + will not (won't) + verb (base form) negative

I won't be here tomorrow.

will + S + verb (base form) question

Will she be here tomorrow?

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