Functions of the future simple tense
The simple future refers to a time later than now, and expresses facts or certainty. In this case there is no 'attitude'.The simple future is used:
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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.
I won't leave until I've seen the manager! -
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?
Will you marry me?
Affirmative | Negative | Interrogative | ||||||||
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I will see | I won't see | Will I see? | ||||||||
You will see | You won't see | Will you see? | ||||||||
He will see | He won't see | Will he see? | ||||||||
We will see | We won't see | Will we see? | ||||||||
They will see | They won't see | Will they see? | Exercises to Practise |
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