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Simple Future Tense

Simple Future Tense

We use simple future to talk about the future. Read the following
passage and note that it is talking about a prediction.

The Weather Forecast for Mumbai:

“The past few days have been exceptionally hot, with temperatures rising over 35 degrees Celsius. The weather reporter predicts the weather will start cooling down tomorrow as a cold wave moves into the area. There will be a breeze from Kerala that will help reduce the intensity of the heat. Clouds will begin rolling in overnight, bringing with them colder air. The sky will be generally cloudy in the morning, with sporadic patches of brightness. The temperature will dip down to a high of only 28 degrees tomorrow – a welcome relief after this heat wave. The reporter further said that many parts of Maharashtra will get pre-monsoon rains for the next few days. There will be heavy rains in Ghat & South Maharashtra, and Mumbai will also get a few rain showers. When the southwest monsoons hit Mumbai by mid-June, they will relieve us from the scorching heat of the sun.”.

This story tells us about the routine of Joseph. It talks about the present. Now, we will see all the contexts where we use the simple present tense.

Usage:

We use simple future tense to talk about:

1. Future actions that are not planned or arranged in advance. When
someone takes a spontaneous decision or action, use this tense..

   Wait a minute. Priya will explain it..

    I will message you my address

2. Predictions and assumptions

    Where will she live in 2030

    India will win the match.

3.Promises and threats

    I will help you with your project.

    We will do our best to serve this client.

Structure:

Subject + will + verb I + remaining sentence.
Subject + will not + verb I + remaining sentence.
Will/ Won’t + subject + verb I + remaining sentence?
Question word + Will + Subject + Verb I + remaining sentence??

Examples:

Notice the contractions

Affirmative sentences:

1. The manager will come to the office in the evening.
2. He’ll take his exam tomorrow.
3. She’ll have rice for dinner.
4. The boss will talk to us in some time.
5. We will pick up Neha on our way home.
6. Ravi will complete this work by Saturday.
7. I think Neha will be here at 6 pm.
8. Hang on! I will have a word with you.
9. Mom will get angry if you keep your room dirty.
10. I promise I will clean my room on Sunday.

Negative sentences Interrogative sentences:

1. The manager won’t come to the office tomorrow.
2. He’ll not take his exam in March.
3. Neha will not come with us for the party.
4. Ravi won’t share his work with us.
5. You will achieve nothing by quarreling with them.
6. We won’t tolerate your coming late from Monday.
7. She will not have rice for dinner.
8. They’ll not wait till dinner.
9. The meeting will not be held today.
10. I’ll not be able to come due to some personal reason.

Interrogative sentences:

1. Will Ravi be able to finish his work on time?
2. Will you please fill up this form?
3. Will it rain today?
4. Will he take care of my dog while I’m away?
5. Will you please close the window?
6. Will Neha agree to our plan?
7. Won’t you join us for the party tonight?
8. Won’t we be late if we stop for lunch?
9. Won’t it be helpful for us if we keep provision for more people?
10. Will you not help us?
11. What will we play?
12. When will you leave?
13. Where will they go for a vacation?
14. Who will she ask for help?
15. Why will he write to the Principal?
16. How will I complete it on time?

Note: Read the lesson ‘Special cases in Tense’ to know more ways
of talking about the future.

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