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Simple Future

Definition

In English grammar, the simple future is a form of the verb that refers to an action
or event that has not yet begun. As illustrated below (in Examples and
Observations), the simple future is also used to make a prediction or to show
ability, intention, or determination. Also called the future simple.

The simple future is expressed by placing the helping verb will or shall (or
a contracted form of will or shall) in front of the base form of a verb (e.g., "I will
arrive tomorrow"; "I won't leave on Wednesday").

Functions of the simple future tense


The simple future refers to a time later than now, and expresses facts or certainty.
In this case there is no 'attitude'.

USES OF SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE

The simple future is used for an action that has to take place:
Examples
I shall /will see him tomorrow.
Tomorrow will be Sunday.

When the future in colored with intention, the going to + infinitive


construction is preferred:
Examples
He is going to build a new house.
She is going to sold an old car.

We often use the future simple tense with the verb to think before it:
Examples
I don't think I will buy that car.
I think I will have a holiday next year.
I think I will go to the gym tomorrow.

We often use the future simple tense to make a prediction about the future:
Examples
It will rain tomorrow.
Who do you think will get the job?
People won't (=will not) go to Marsh before the 22nd
century.

When the main verb is be, we can use the future simple tense even if we have a
firm plan or decision before speaking:
Examples
Will you be at office tomorrow?
I will be in Canada tomorrow.
I am going shopping. I won't (=will not) be very long.

We use the future simple tense when there is no plan or decision to do


something before we speak. We make the decision spontaneously at the time of
speaking:
Examples
Hold on. I will get a paper.
We will see what we can do to help you.
Maybe we will stay in and watch movie tonight.

The structure of simple future

 Positive Sentence

Subject Auxiliary Verb Rest of the sentence.

I, We, You, They, He, She, It will Present Rest of the sentence.

I, We shall Present Rest of the sentence.

Subject Auxiliary Verb Rest of the sentence

I will/shall work on my website tomorrow.

You will learn English at home.

We will/shall see a movie tomorrow.


Subject Auxiliary Verb Rest of the sentence

He will go to Chennai next week.

She will cook dinner.

It will destroy you.

They will help us later.

Rules:
For positive sentences, we must use the auxiliary will or shall.

 Negative Sentence

Subject Auxiliary +Not Verb Rest of the sentence.

I, We, You, They, He, She, It will + not Present Rest of the sentence.

I, We shall + not Present Rest of the sentence.

Subject Auxiliary + Not Verb (Present Tense) Rest of the sentence

on my website
I will/shall not work tomorrow.

You will not learn English at home.

We will/shall not see a movie tomorrow.

He will not go to Chennai next week.

She will not cook dinner.

It will not destroy you

They will not help us later.

Rules:
 Auxiliary verb “will not (won’t) or shall not (shan’t)” and simple form of the verb is used.
 I, We , You, They, He, She, It – shall or will

 Yes/No type Question

Auxiliary Subject Verb Rest of the sentence?

Will I, We, You, They, He, She, It Present Rest of the sentence?

Shall I, We Present Rest of the sentence?

Auxiliary Subject Verb (Present Tense) Rest of the sentence?

on my website
Will/Shall I work tomorrow?

Will you learn English at home?

Will/Shall we see a movie tomorrow?

Will he go to Chennai next week?

Will She cook dinner?

Will it destroy me?

Will they help us later?

Will Naren wait for me?

Rules:
 The Auxiliary verb Will or shall is used in the beginning of the sentences.
 I, We , You, They, He, She, It – Will I, We – Shall
 The verb is used in its simple form. It ends with question mark (?).

 Information Question?

QW Auxiliary Subject Verb Rest of the sentence?


QW Auxiliary Subject Verb Rest of the sentence?

I, We, You, They, He, She,


QW will It Verb Rest of the sentence?

QW shall I, We Verb Rest of the sentence?

Rest of the
Question Word Auxiliary Subject Verb(Present) sentence?

on my
When will/Shall I work website?

Where will you learn English?

When will/shall we see a movie?

How will he go to Chennai?

What will she cook dinner?

How will it destroy me?

How will they help us later?

How long will Naren wait for me?

Rules:

 Question words are used in the beginning of the sentences.


 I, We , You, They, He, She, It – will I/We – Shall.
 The verb is used in its simple form. It ends with question mark (?).
The Differences between Will and Be Going To

Will Be Going To + - ?
We use "will" We use She is going She is not Is she going to
when we "going to" to to watch a going to watch a movie
decide to do talk about a movie tonight. watch a movie tonight?
something at planned tonight.
the time of activity for Sinta will take Sinta will not Will sinta take
speaking. future. a drink for take a drink a drink for
me. for me. me?
When we When there Its 21-18, Its 18-21, Are
think or are definite Indonesian Indonesian Indonesian
believe signs that team are team are not team going to
something something is going to win. going to win. win?
about the going to The bridge The bridge Will the
future. happen. will break will not break bridge break
(Prediction) (Evidence) down one day. down one day. down one
day?

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