Simple future tense, also known as the future tense with will, is one of the ways to talk about future events in the English language.
Construction and Conjunction
Rule 1: To form simple future tense with will, we follow the structure will + infinitive form of the verb. The conjugation of the future simple with will is the same for all forms.
Here's an overview of the positive, negative and interrogative conjugation of the future simple tense in English:
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| all forms are the same for both singular and plural | I will sing | You will not sing | Will they sing? |
Note: In spoken and informal written English, we can use contractions in simple future - short forms of pronouns or verbs with the word not. Here's how to create them:
| Long Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
| will | 'll | they'll |
| will not | 'll / won't | they'll not / they won't |
Usage
Rule 2: We can use the simple future tense with will to express a spontaneous decision.
Rule 3: We can use the simple future tense with will to express an opinion, hope, uncertainty, or assumption regarding the future.
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Rule 4: We can use the simple future tense with will to express a promise.
Rule 5: We can use the simple future tense with will to express an offer or request.
Rule 6: We use the simple future tense with will to form the first conditional.
Quiz
1/4Form the simple future tense with will. I promise I ___ late.