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Future Tense

 
The future tense is a verb tense used for a future activity or a future state of being.
 
10.1  Simple Future Tense
 
  This tense usually comes in two forms:  
     
 

will + verb

be + going to + verb

  
     

 
(A) Will
 
  • 'Will' is an auxiliary verb. So, the verbs that follow 'will' must be in the infinitive.
  • 'Will' is used to:

(a) Talk about a prediction.

(b) Express willingness or to talk about an action you want to take immediately after you have mentioned it. 

  • Examples:

(a) She will meet Mr.Adam next week. 

(b) I think it will rain later.

(c) I will help you. 
 
(B) Be + Going to + Verb
 
  • The verb after 'be + going to' should also be an infinitive.
  • 'Be + going to' is often used to:

(a) Talk about plans or decisions that have already been made. 

(b) Predict something in the future, based on the evidence we can see.

  • Examples:

(a) I'm going to be a doctor when I grow up. 

(b) Look at those dark clouds. It is going to rain soon. 
 
(C) Questions in the Simple Future
 
  • For 'Wh-' questions, the subject or pronoun should come after 'will' or the 'be' verb. 
  • For questions that require 'Yes' or 'No' answers, start the sentence with 'will' or the 'be' verb.
  • Examples: 
QUESTION WORD SUBJECT MAIN VERB  
Where will you go after this?
When will the car be  ready for collection?
Will Amy be there tonight?
Will you be a good girl?
 
10.2  Future Continuous Tense
 
  • It is used to:

(a) Show a future action that is not planned or intended, such as a normal event.

(b) Show an action that will be happening at or by some future time. 
 
  The future continuous tense form is as follows:   
     
  will + be + the present participle (the root verb + -ing)  
     

 
  • Examples:

(a) They will be working till midnight.

(b) He will be returning by the time lunch was served.
10.3  Future Perfect Tense
 
  • It is used to:

(a) Show an action that will be completed by a certain time in the future.

(b) Show the passive form. 
 
  The future perfect tense form is as follows:   
     
  will have + past participle  
     

 
  • Examples:

(a) In an hour's time, his brother will have completed his tennis lesson. 

(b) The bus will have left by the time you reach the station. 
 

 

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Future Tense

 
The future tense is a verb tense used for a future activity or a future state of being.
 
10.1  Simple Future Tense
 
  This tense usually comes in two forms:  
     
 

will + verb

be + going to + verb

  
     

 
(A) Will
 
  • 'Will' is an auxiliary verb. So, the verbs that follow 'will' must be in the infinitive.
  • 'Will' is used to:

(a) Talk about a prediction.

(b) Express willingness or to talk about an action you want to take immediately after you have mentioned it. 

  • Examples:

(a) She will meet Mr.Adam next week. 

(b) I think it will rain later.

(c) I will help you. 
 
(B) Be + Going to + Verb
 
  • The verb after 'be + going to' should also be an infinitive.
  • 'Be + going to' is often used to:

(a) Talk about plans or decisions that have already been made. 

(b) Predict something in the future, based on the evidence we can see.

  • Examples:

(a) I'm going to be a doctor when I grow up. 

(b) Look at those dark clouds. It is going to rain soon. 
 
(C) Questions in the Simple Future
 
  • For 'Wh-' questions, the subject or pronoun should come after 'will' or the 'be' verb. 
  • For questions that require 'Yes' or 'No' answers, start the sentence with 'will' or the 'be' verb.
  • Examples: 
QUESTION WORD SUBJECT MAIN VERB  
Where will you go after this?
When will the car be  ready for collection?
Will Amy be there tonight?
Will you be a good girl?
 
10.2  Future Continuous Tense
 
  • It is used to:

(a) Show a future action that is not planned or intended, such as a normal event.

(b) Show an action that will be happening at or by some future time. 
 
  The future continuous tense form is as follows:   
     
  will + be + the present participle (the root verb + -ing)  
     

 
  • Examples:

(a) They will be working till midnight.

(b) He will be returning by the time lunch was served.
10.3  Future Perfect Tense
 
  • It is used to:

(a) Show an action that will be completed by a certain time in the future.

(b) Show the passive form. 
 
  The future perfect tense form is as follows:   
     
  will have + past participle  
     

 
  • Examples:

(a) In an hour's time, his brother will have completed his tennis lesson. 

(b) The bus will have left by the time you reach the station. 
 

 

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of pandai.
Chapter : Reading Skills
Topic : Future Tense
Form 3 English
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