Future Simple
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Future Simple - Exercises and Quiz
We use Future Simple to talk about the future.
How to Form Future Simple
1. Positive Sentences
Subject + will + base verb
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He will travel next week.
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We will finish the project soon.
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They will meet us tonight.
Short form:
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I ’ll help you.
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She ’ll be late.
2. Negative Sentences
Subject + will not + base verb
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I will not forget your birthday.
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She will not come today.
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They will not agree.
Short form:
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will not = won’t
Examples:
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I won’t wait.
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He won’t answer.
3. Questions
Will + subject + base verb?
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Will you join us?
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Will she buy the tickets?
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Will they arrive on time?
Short answers:
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Yes, I will.
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No, I won’t.
Wh-questions:
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Where will you go?
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When will they leave?
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Why will she change her plan?
When Do We Use Future Simple?
1. For future facts
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The exam will begin at 9 a.m.
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Winter will come soon.
2. For decisions made now (spontaneous)
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I’m thirsty. I will get some water.
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It’s cold. I will close the window.
3. For promises and offers
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I will help you with your homework.
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Don’t worry, we will support you.
4. For predictions (what we think will happen)
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I think she will pass the test.
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It will rain later.
Time Expressions
Future Simple is often used with:
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tomorrow
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tonight
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next week / next year
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soon
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later
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in two days
Examples:
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We will see you tomorrow.
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She will call in an hour.
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They will move next year.