Future Simple

Exercises

Forms

Future Simple is formed with will + the base verb. In older English, shall was used with I and we, but today we usually use will for all persons.

Affirmative

Subject + will + verb

• I will work tomorrow.

• She will travel next week.

• They will find the key tomorrow.

Short form: I’ll, you’ll, he’ll, etc.

Negative

Subject + will not (won’t) + verb

• I will not go for a walk tomorrow. - I won’t go for a walk tomorrow.

• He won’t buy this ring.

• We won’t be late.

Questions

Will + subject + verb … ?

• Will I go for a walk tomorrow?

• Will my husband buy this ring?

• Will we find the key tomorrow?

Wh- questions:

• Where will I go tomorrow?

• What will he buy?

• When will we meet?

Usage of Future Simple

General future actions. To describe actions that will happen once, repeatedly, or in sequence.

• He will come here tomorrow.

• They will go to the cinema, buy snacks, and watch a movie.

Predictions and assumptions. To say what we think, believe, or expect will happen.

• I think he will win the competition.

• I’m afraid she won’t come on time.

• Probably they will find a solution.

Promises, hopes, and threats

• I promise I will help you tomorrow.

• We hope he will enter the university.

• She swears she will be home in time.

Future facts (things we cannot change)

• The sun will rise at 6 a.m.

• The storm will start tomorrow.

• Spring will come soon.

Spontaneous decisions. Decisions made at the moment of speaking.

• I’ll take this dress.

• We’ll go there right now!

• I’ll paint this table.

Time Expressions with Future Simple

• tomorrow

• the day after tomorrow

• tonight

• soon / later / as soon as …

• next week / next month / next year

• in two days / in a week / in three years