Simple Future
Definition
The Simple Future Tense describes actions that will happen in the future. It is used for predictions, decisions, and promises about the future.
Formula: Subject + will + Verb (base form) + Object
Tip: Use “shall” with I or We for formal situations, but “will” is common in everyday English.
Uses of Simple Future Tense
| # | Use | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Predictions | To talk about what we think will happen in the future. | It will rain tomorrow. He will be a great leader. |
| 2 | Decisions | When we decide to do something at the moment of speaking. | I will answer the phone. We will visit him today. |
| 3 | Promises and Offers | To make promises, offers, or requests. | I will help you with your homework. We will bring the food. |
Sentence Structures
Positive Structure
Subject + will + Verb (base form) + Object
1) She will go to school.
2) I will play football.
3) They will visit London.
Negative Structure
Subject + will not (won’t) + Verb (base form) + Object
1) She won’t go to school.
2) I won’t play football.
3) They won’t visit London.
Interrogative Structure
Will + Subject + Verb (base form) + Object?
1) Will she go to school?
2) Will you play football?
3) Will they visit London?
Negative Interrogative Structure
Won’t + Subject + Verb (base form) + Object?
1) Won’t she go to school?
2) Won’t you play football?
3) Won’t they visit London?
Common Signal Words
Here are some signal words that commonly appear with the Simple Future Tense:
- tomorrow
- next week / next month / next year
- soon
- later
- in the future
Examples in Context
- 1) I will finish my homework tomorrow. (Positive)
- 2) She won’t come to school next week. (Negative)
- 3) Will you join us tomorrow? (Interrogative)
- 4) Won’t he attend the meeting next Monday? (Negative Interrogative)
- 5) They will go on vacation next month. (Positive)
- 6) I won’t eat junk food again. (Negative)
- 7) Will she participate in the competition next year? (Interrogative)
- 8) Won’t we see him tomorrow? (Negative Interrogative)
- 9) We will buy a new car soon. (Positive)
- 10) He won’t sleep early tonight. (Negative)
- 11) Will you study for your test tomorrow? (Interrogative)
- 12) Won’t they arrive next Friday? (Negative Interrogative)
- 13) She will call her mother later. (Positive)
- 14) I won’t forget your birthday again. (Negative)
- 15) Will it rain tomorrow? (Interrogative)