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In affirmative sentences, the future simple tense uses the structure: Subject + will + ______.
In affirmative sentences, the future simple tense uses the structure: Subject + will + ______.
base form of verb
Will ______ the same regardless of the subject in future simple affirmative sentences.
Will ______ the same regardless of the subject in future simple affirmative sentences.
remains
Instead of I will, a contraction that can be used is ______.
Instead of I will, a contraction that can be used is ______.
I'll
In negative sentences, the future tense structure is: Subject + will not/ ______ + base form of verb.
In negative sentences, the future tense structure is: Subject + will not/ ______ + base form of verb.
We will not go to the party can be contracted to We ______ go to the party.
We will not go to the party can be contracted to We ______ go to the party.
While will not can be used, ______ is more common in spoken English.
While will not can be used, ______ is more common in spoken English.
The structure for future simple interrogative sentences is: Will + subject + ______?
The structure for future simple interrogative sentences is: Will + subject + ______?
The short answer to Will she finish the project on time? could be: Yes, she ______.
The short answer to Will she finish the project on time? could be: Yes, she ______.
To form an information question in the future simple, use a question word before ______.
To form an information question in the future simple, use a question word before ______.
Future simple is generally used for making ______ about the future.
Future simple is generally used for making ______ about the future.
The future simple is often used with expressions like I think, I believe, I ______, etc.
The future simple is often used with expressions like I think, I believe, I ______, etc.
The future simple can also express ______ about the future.
The future simple can also express ______ about the future.
A prediction using the future simple does not need a ______.
A prediction using the future simple does not need a ______.
In affirmative sentences, the word will is placed after the ______ and before the verb.
In affirmative sentences, the word will is placed after the ______ and before the verb.
To form a negative sentence, not is added after ______ in the future simple tense.
To form a negative sentence, not is added after ______ in the future simple tense.
For an interrogative sentence, will is placed before the ______.
For an interrogative sentence, will is placed before the ______.
Using the future simple to say They will arrive tomorrow is an example of an ______.
Using the future simple to say They will arrive tomorrow is an example of an ______.
Asking When will they arrive is an example of an ______ question.
Asking When will they arrive is an example of an ______ question.
I hope they will have a safe trip uses future simple to express a ______ about the future.
I hope they will have a safe trip uses future simple to express a ______ about the future.
In the sentence,The population of the world will grow, the future simple is used to express a ______ about the future.
In the sentence,The population of the world will grow, the future simple is used to express a ______ about the future.
Flashcards
Future Simple Tense
Future Simple Tense
Used to express actions that will occur in the future.
Affirmative Structure
Affirmative Structure
Subject + will + base form of verb.
"Will" Conjugation
"Will" Conjugation
"Will" remains the same regardless of the subject.
Contractions of 'will'
Contractions of 'will'
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Negative Sentence Structure
Negative Sentence Structure
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Interrogative Sentence Structure
Interrogative Sentence Structure
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Predictions
Predictions
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Expressions for Predictions
Expressions for Predictions
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Usage In Hopes/Fears
Usage In Hopes/Fears
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No Time Frame
No Time Frame
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Study Notes
- The future simple tense in English expresses actions that will occur in the future
- It uses the auxiliary verb "will" followed by the base form of the main verb
Affirmative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + will + base form of verb
- Example: I will travel to Japan next year
- "Will" does not change based on the subject (I, you, he, she, it, we, they)
- Contractions are common in spoken and informal writing: "I'll," "you'll," "he'll," "she'll," "it'll," "we'll," and "they'll"
- Example: They will arrive tomorrow becomes They'll arrive tomorrow
Negative Sentences
- Formed using "will not" or "won't" after the subject and before the base form of the verb
- Structure: Subject + will not/won't + base form of verb
- "Won't" is more common in spoken English than "will not"
- Example: We will not go to the party becomes We won't go to the party
- Example: He will not study tonight becomes He won't study tonight
Interrogative Sentences
- Formed by inverting the subject and "will"
- Structure: Will + subject + base form of verb?
- Example: Will you help me with this task?
- Short answers: "Yes, I will" or "No, I won't"
- Example Question: Will she finish the project on time?
- Possible short answers: Yes, she will / No, she won't
- Information questions use question words (who, what, where, when, why, how) before "will"
- Example: When will they arrive?
Usage In Predictions
- Commonly used for predictions based on personal opinions, beliefs, or assumptions, not concrete evidence
- Example: I think it will rain tomorrow
- Often used with expressions like "I think," "I believe," "I expect," "I'm sure" to indicate a prediction
- Example: I believe she will win the competition
- Can express hopes or fears about the future
- Example: I hope they will have a safe trip
- Used without a specific time frame
- Example: The population of the world will grow
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