1 Lesson Simple Future: "Will"

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FUTURE WITH WILL

Will is a future which expresses a spontaneous decision, an assumption with regard to the future or an action in the future that cannot be influenced.

FORM:

This form is composed of two elements: 'will' +  the infinitive of the main verb:

Will structure

 

Note: The short form is pronoun + 'll, and won't is the negative short form.

I'll see him next week. ( will )                    I won't see him today (will not)

FUNCTION:

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

The simple future is used:

  • to predict a future event
  • to express willingness
  • to express a spontaneous decision
  • to promise
  • to express an opinion, hope, uncertainty or assumption regarding the future

     

    EXAMPLES:

    Will function

     

     

     

    QUESTION: Complete the following sentence:

    They _____________ at home but they ______________ a long time.