Future Perfect

Future perfect

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Why do we use the future perfect?

We use this tense to talk about something that will be completed before a specific time in the future.

structure

Subject + will have + past participle

contractions

In speaking with the Future Perfect tense, we often contract the subject and will. Sometimes, we may contract the subject, will and have all together.

negative contractions

In negative sentences, we may contract with won't or won't've, like this:

Anthony won't have arrived by then. They won't've finished the car tomorrow.

Video explanation

Using the Future Perfect with plans and schedules:

Consider this example:

The train will leave the station at 9am. You will arrive at the station at 9:15am. When you arrive, the train will have left.

Practice

• By the time you arrive, I will have finished cooking dinner. (finish)
• She will have completed her assignment before the deadline. (complete)
• They will have built a new bridge by next year. (build)
• By the end of the month, he will have saved enough money for a vacation. (save)
• I will have read all the books in the series by the time the new one comes out. (read)
• She will have graduated from college in five years. (graduate)
• By tomorrow morning, we will have traveled 500 miles. (travel)
• They will have planted the entire garden by the weekend. (plant)
• He will have learned to play the piano by the time he turns 18. (learn)
• By the time the movie starts, I will have bought the tickets. (buy)

Practice

• By the time you arrive, I will have finished cooking dinner.
• She will have completed her assignment before the deadline.
• They will have built a new bridge by next year.
• By the end of the month, he will have saved enough money for a vacation.
• I will have read all the books in the series by the time the new one comes out.
• She will have graduated from college in five years.
• By tomorrow morning, we will have traveled 500 miles.
• They will have planted the entire garden by the weekend.
• He will have learned to play the piano by the time he turns 18.
• By the time the movie starts, I will have bought the tickets.

Match the sentences

She will have baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies

they will have finished grilling the burgers and hotdogs.

By lunchtime,

prepared a hearty breakfast before we start our hiking trip.

I will have

mastered the art of making sushi.

By the weekend, he will have perfected

will have prepared a delicious lasagna for everyone.

By the end of the cooking class, they will have

his homemade pizza recipe.

By dinner time, I

by the time the guests arrive.

Match the sentences

By dinner time, I

will have prepared a delicious lasagna for everyone.

She will have baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies

by the time the guests arrive.

mastered the art of making sushi.

By the end of the cooking class, they will have

By the weekend, he will have perfected

his homemade pizza recipe.

By lunchtime,

they will have finished grilling the burgers and hotdogs.

prepared a hearty breakfast before we start our hiking trip.

I will have

Answer the questions:

Will you have achieved your financial goals for retirement when you retire, or will you need to keep working?

Will you have saved enough money for retirement by the time you turn 65?

Will you have traveled to all the destinations on your retirement bucket list by the age of 70?

Will you have paid off your mortgage before you retire?

Will you have taken any retirement courses or workshops to prepare for your golden years?

Answer the questions:

I will have worked toward achieving my financial goals for retirement so that I can comfortably retire when the time comes.

Will you have achieved your financial goals for retirement when you retire, or will you need to keep working?

I will have contributed to my retirement accounts, such as my 401(k) and IRA, and seeking professional financial advice to create a sound retirement plan.

Will you have saved enough money for retirement by the time you turn 65?

I will have traveled to most of the destinations on my retirement bucket list by the age of 70.

Will you have traveled to all the destinations on your retirement bucket list by the age of 70?

Yes, I will have paid off my mortgage before I retire, which will free up a significant portion of my monthly expenses.

Will you have paid off your mortgage before you retire?

Will you have taken any retirement courses or workshops to prepare for your golden years?

Yes, I will have already started retirement courses and workshops to ensure I am well-prepared for my golden years. It's never too early to learn.

Create your own sentences!

By the time the alarm rings tomorrow morning, I will have already slept for eight hours.

She will have had the most restful night's sleep of her life by the time she wakes up.

By the time the sun rises, he will have enjoyed a deep, uninterrupted sleep.

By the end of this month, I will have slept through at least five thunderstorms.

After the long flight, I will have slept for most of the journey.

Questions?