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What is the base form of the main verb used in the formation of Future Simple?
What is the base form of the main verb used in the formation of Future Simple?
- past participle
- present perfect
- past simple
- base form of the main verb (correct)
What is the function of Future Simple in the sentence 'I'll meet you at 7 pm'?
What is the function of Future Simple in the sentence 'I'll meet you at 7 pm'?
- making a promise
- talking about a decision made at the moment of speaking (correct)
- predicting the future based on present evidence
- giving advice
Which time expression is often used with Future Simple?
Which time expression is often used with Future Simple?
- last year
- last week
- tomorrow (correct)
- yesterday
What is the main difference between Future Simple and Future Continuous?
What is the main difference between Future Simple and Future Continuous?
What is the function of Future Simple in the sentence 'It'll rain tomorrow, look at those clouds'?
What is the function of Future Simple in the sentence 'It'll rain tomorrow, look at those clouds'?
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Future Form Clauses: Future Simple
Formation:
- Formed using the auxiliary verb "will" + base form of the main verb
- Negative form: will not (won't) + base form of the main verb
- Question form: will + subject + base form of the main verb
Uses:
- Talking about decisions made at the moment of speaking
- "I'll meet you at 7 pm."
- Predicting the future based on present evidence
- "It'll rain tomorrow, look at those clouds."
- Making promises or offers
- "I'll help you with your homework."
- Giving advice or instructions
- "You'll need to take an umbrella."
Time Expressions:
- Used with time expressions like:
- tomorrow
- next week
- in a year
- soon
- later
Contrast with Other Future Forms:
- Future Simple is used for unplanned actions, whereas Future Continuous is used for planned actions
- Future Simple is used for predictions, whereas Future Perfect is used for completed actions
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