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The simple future tense is very easy to make and is very useful
We use the simple future tense to talk about things that will happen at a time later than now
The future simple tense is often called will, because we make the future
simple tense with the modal auxiliary will.
invariable base
will V1
For negative sentences in the future simple tense, we insert not between
the auxiliary verb and main verb. For question sentences, we exchange
the subject and auxiliary verb. Look at these example sentences with the
future simple tense:
When we use the future simple tense in speaking, we often contract the
subject and auxiliary verb:
I will I'll
he will he'll
she will she'll
it will it'll
we will we'll
For negative sentences in the future simple tense, we contract with won't,
like this:
The simple future tense is very easy to make and is very useful. Click here to
learn how to USE this verb tense.
Here's the positive form (it's just 'will' + infinitive):
The short form: 'll is very, very common, and is almost always used when speaking.
It's really much more natural to say 'I'll' instead of 'I will'. Here's some help with
the pronunciation:
You'll come
She'll be late
Will I go?
Will it be cold?
Will we cook?
'wh' questions: