The Simple Future tense describes actions that will happen later than now. It’s used for predictions, promises, decisions made at the moment, and forecasts.
- Focuses on events after the present moment.
- Common uses: predictions, promises, spontaneous decisions, and scheduled events.
Simple Future is used for predictions, promises, and spontaneous decisions.
Form
The most common form uses will + base verb:
| Subject | Simple Future |
|---|---|
| I | will + verb (I will go) |
| You | will + verb (You will learn) |
| He/She/It | will + verb (He will arrive) |
| We | will + verb (We will travel) |
| They | will + verb (They will start) |
Negative: Add not after will → subject + will not (won’t) + base verb
Question: Will + subject + base verb?
- Positive: She will call you.
- Negative: They won’t come.
- Question: Will you join us?
The correct form is subject + will + base verb.
Usage & Examples
| Use | Example (Affirmative) | Example (Negative) | Example (Question) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prediction | It will rain tomorrow. | It won’t be easy. | Will she pass the exam? |
| Promise | I will help you. | I won’t tell anyone. | Will you take care of it? |
| Spontaneous Decision | I’ll answer the phone. | I won’t buy that. | Will you eat this? |
| Forecast | They will win the match. | The price won’t rise. | Will sales increase? |
Typical uses include prediction, promise, spontaneous decision, and forecast.
Practice
Convert these to Simple Future (affirmative):
- She (travel) to Japan.
- We (see) the new movie.
- I (call) you later.
Make negatives:
- They (not/attend) the meeting.
- You (not/forget) your keys.
Form questions:
- (you/come) to the party?
- (he/finish) the project on time?
Conclusion
The Simple Future tense is essential for discussing what lies ahead, whether as a prediction, promise, or sudden decision.
- Key form: will + base verb
- Used for future predictions, promises, and spontaneous decisions
- Easy to make negatives and questions with “won’t” and “will”