What is the Future Simple?
We use the Future Simple (will/won't) to talk about the future. It's very common! We use it for:
1. Predictions
To say what we think or believe will happen in the future.
e.g., "I think it will rain tomorrow."
2. Spontaneous Decisions
For decisions made at the moment of speaking.
e.g., "The phone is ringing. I'll get it!"
3. Promises, Offers, & Requests
To promise something, offer help, or ask someone to do something.
e.g., "I will help you. (Promise)"
e.g., "Will you open the door? (Request)"
How to Form It
Positive (+)
Subject + will + Verb (base)
"She will go." (She'll go)
Negative (-)
Subject + will not (won't) + Verb (base)
"They won't come."
Question (?)
Will + Subject + Verb (base)?
"Will you call me?"
Future tim expressions
Tomorrow
Next week - Next month - Next Monday, Tuesday... Sunday - Next year
After an hour - After a week, etc
Let's see some examples!
"It's cold in here."
"I will close the window."
Spontaneous Decision"I promise I won't tell anyone your secret."
Promise"Do you think she will like this gift?"
Prediction"Will you help me with this box? It's heavy."
Request"They are very busy, so they won't be at the party tonight."
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