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The Future with Will

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

Examples Usage
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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