The future simple tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. It is formed by using the base form of the verb with the auxiliary verb "will" or "shall". For example, "I will go to the store tomorrow" or "She shall finish her homework before dinner."
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Google Gemini AI
Jun 27
Future Simple Tense
The future simple tense is used to express actions or events that will take place in the future.
Form:
will + base form of the verb
Examples:
- I will go to the store. - They will travel to France. - He will finish his homework.
Uses:
- Predictions: To express predictions about future events. - Intentions: To express intentions or plans for the future. - Scheduled events: To indicate scheduled or planned events. - Promises: To make promises or give assurances. - Requests: To make polite requests.
Negative Form:
will not (won't) + base form of the verb
Examples:
- I will not go to the store. - They will not travel to France. - He will not finish his homework.
Question Form:
Will + subject + base form of the verb?
Examples:
- Will you go to the store? - Will they travel to France? - Will he finish his homework?
Usage Notes:
- The future simple can be used with adverbs of time, such as tomorrow, next week, or in the future. - It can also be used with time expressions that refer to a specific time, such as at 8 o'clock or on Saturday. - The future simple is often interchangeable with the present continuous tense when talking about scheduled events. - In informal speech, the contracted form ('ll) is often used.