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What does the term 'spontaneous decision' mean in the context of using the future simple tense?
What does the term 'spontaneous decision' mean in the context of using the future simple tense?
Which of the following phrases describes a promise or commitment effectively?
Which of the following phrases describes a promise or commitment effectively?
What is the correct future simple form to express a prediction based on belief?
What is the correct future simple form to express a prediction based on belief?
In conversations about making commitments, which word can be used interchangeably with 'fulfill'?
In conversations about making commitments, which word can be used interchangeably with 'fulfill'?
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Which situation best fits the use of 'will' for a spontaneous decision?
Which situation best fits the use of 'will' for a spontaneous decision?
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What does the expression 'with flying colors' imply?
What does the expression 'with flying colors' imply?
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Which of the following is an example of a prediction about a future event?
Which of the following is an example of a prediction about a future event?
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What is one way to express that a commitment has been made?
What is one way to express that a commitment has been made?
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In the context of sports predictions, which phrase suggests a confident outlook?
In the context of sports predictions, which phrase suggests a confident outlook?
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Which phrase suggests an understanding of the future simple usage as a prediction?
Which phrase suggests an understanding of the future simple usage as a prediction?
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What does 'I will help my mom' represent in terms of grammatical function?
What does 'I will help my mom' represent in terms of grammatical function?
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What would be an appropriate response to a request indicating a spontaneous decision?
What would be an appropriate response to a request indicating a spontaneous decision?
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In the context discussed, what does 'fulfill a promise' mean?
In the context discussed, what does 'fulfill a promise' mean?
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What is the basic structure of the future simple tense?
What is the basic structure of the future simple tense?
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the future simple tense?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the future simple tense?
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What is one of the specific times when the future simple tense is used?
What is one of the specific times when the future simple tense is used?
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What is a common mistake students make when using the future simple tense?
What is a common mistake students make when using the future simple tense?
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How can you express a commitment using the future simple tense?
How can you express a commitment using the future simple tense?
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Which sentence illustrates the use of a time reference with the future simple?
Which sentence illustrates the use of a time reference with the future simple?
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What does the term 'collocation' refer to in the context of promises?
What does the term 'collocation' refer to in the context of promises?
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Which of the following is true about contractions in spoken English?
Which of the following is true about contractions in spoken English?
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Which of the following sentences uses the negative form of the future simple tense?
Which of the following sentences uses the negative form of the future simple tense?
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Which personal pronoun can be used without changing verb conjugation in the future simple?
Which personal pronoun can be used without changing verb conjugation in the future simple?
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What is the correct form of the base verb in this sentence: 'They will ___ to the concert'?
What is the correct form of the base verb in this sentence: 'They will ___ to the concert'?
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What example illustrates a future simple commitment without a time reference?
What example illustrates a future simple commitment without a time reference?
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What is implied by the use of the phrase 'I won't break my promise'?
What is implied by the use of the phrase 'I won't break my promise'?
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What future simple structure may indicate a definite action?
What future simple structure may indicate a definite action?
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Study Notes
Using the Future Simple Tense
- The future simple tense uses the same structure for all subjects: subject + will + base verb.
- It is used to talk about future events, promises, commitments, and predictions.
- The contraction for "will" is "’ll" (e.g., “I’ll” “he’ll”). The contracted form is common in spoken English.
- When using the future simple for promises or commitments, it indicates a statement or intention about a future action.
Examples:
- Promises and Commitments:
- "I will improve my English"
- "I will review the documents every Monday"
- "I will read this book by Monday"
- "I'll get it soon"
Other Useful Notes
- When making promises about things you are doing often, use the present simple tense when discussing your routine (e.g., "I review the documents every Monday.")
- When using the future simple, you can add a timeline to clarify when the action will happen (e.g., "I will read this book by Monday").
- The contraction "’ll" can sound strange to students, but native speakers do not stress the sound.
Future Tense
- Future Tense is used for making predictions and commitments
- The future tense is formed by using "will" followed by the base form of the verb.
- "will" is often contracted to "ll" in spoken English.
- "Shall" is a more formal and outdated way to say "will", and is not considered modern usage.
- The future simple can be used for spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking.
- The future simple can also be used for predictions based on belief.
How to Form Future Simple Sentences
- The future simple is formed using the subject + "will" + the base form of the verb + object.
- The future simple is also used with expressions of belief, such as "I think", "I bet", and "I figure".
- To form a negative sentence, use the subject + "will" + "not" + the base form of the verb + object.
- To form a question, use the auxiliary verb "will" before the subject + the base form of the verb + object?
- When using "will" or "shall" with "you" in a question, modern, contemporary english uses "will"
Expressions of Belief
- "I think", "I bet", "I figure", and "I guess" can all be used to express predictions based on belief.
- "I figure" can also be used to express "I think".
- When expressing belief, the word "think" is usually followed by the full clause (subject + verb + object).
Interesting Collocations
- To "set the table" means to place dishes, utensils, and other items on the table for a meal.
- "I'll fix a light meal" means "I will prepare a light meal".
- "I'll take a break" can also be used to express a spontaneous decision.
- To "cost an arm and a leg" means to be very expensive.
- To "get stung by a wasp" means to be bitten by a wasp.
- To "dominate" means to perform significantly better than the other team.
- "With flying colors" means that you are successful, and easily accomplish something.
- To "sail through" means to effortlessly complete a task.
Sports Terms
- American football is sometimes called "football", and soccer is sometimes called "football" in North America.
- "Dominate" means to perform a lot better than the other team and to be considered a strong competitor.
- "Boring" is the emotion that you feel if a match is dull.
- "To score" is used to discuss the actions in a sporting game, most often of a player.
- "Team" is used when speaking of a group of people who compete in a game or sporting competition.
Job Interview Terms
- The "interviewer" conducting a job interview is the one who is hiring.
- The "interviewee" is the person attending the job interview to try and be hired.
- To "get hired" means to get a job at a company, organization, or business.
Robot Terms
- A robot is a machine.
- "Autonomously assemble" means to assemble oneself, without human intervention.
- "Robotic competition" is a competition that features robots.
- "AI system" stands for "artificial intelligence" system.
- To "take off" means to be successful.
- To" bring more troubles than benefits" means to be more negative than positive.
- To "cost an arm and a leg" means to be very expensive.
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Test your understanding of the future simple tense! This quiz covers its structure, usage in promises and commitments, as well as common contractions used in spoken English. Challenge yourself with various examples to solidify your knowledge of talking about future events.
