Simple Future (will)

PRESENTATION

SIMPLE

FUTURE

USE

To predict a future event: It will rain tomorrow. With I or We, to express a spontaneous decision: I'll pay for the tickets by credit card. To express willingness: I'll do the washing-up. He'll carry your bag for you. In the negative form, to express unwillingness: The baby won't eat his soup.

With I in the interrogative form using "shall", to make an offer: Shall I open the window? With we in the interrogative form using "shall", to make a suggestion: Shall we go to the cinema tonight? With I in the interrogative form using "shall", to ask for advice or instructions: What shall I tell the boss about this money? With you, to give orders: You will do exactly as I say. With you in the interrogative form, to give an invitation: Will you come to the dance with me?

STRUCTURE

AFFIRMATIVE

INTERROGATIVE

NEGATIVE

Subject + WILL + Verb + Complement

Will + Subject + Verb + Complement + ?

Subject + WILL + not + Complement

I will go to your houseAna will open the door You will finish before me

She will not be at school tomorrowI won't leave yet

Will you arrive on time? Will they want dinner?