Future Tense Grammar Rules

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What is the primary function of the future tense?

To express actions that will occur in the future (correct)

To express past actions

To express hypothetical situations

To express present actions

What is the correct form of the simple future tense?

Subject + base form of the main verb

Subject + be going to + base form of the main verb

Subject + would + base form of the main verb

Subject + will + base form of the main verb (correct)

What is the correct form of the future continuous tense?

Subject + be going to + present participle of the main verb

Subject + would + present participle of the main verb

Subject + will be + present participle of the main verb (correct)

Subject + will + base form of the main verb

When can 'be going to' be used instead of 'will'?

When expressing future plans or intentions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adverbs of time in future tense sentences?

To indicate when the future action will take place Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a common mistake to avoid in future tense sentences?

Using 'will' with another future auxiliary verb Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the future perfect tense?

Subject + will have + past participle of the main verb Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a future perfect continuous sentence?

I will have been learning French for three years by next summer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the future tense in general?

To express actions that will occur in the future Signup and view all the answers

By next year, I ______ my graduation.

will have completed Signup and view all the answers

If it rains, we ______ our plans for the picnic tomorrow.

will change Signup and view all the answers

By the time I arrive, they ______ their homework.

will have finished Signup and view all the answers

Next month, I ______ my driving test for the third time.

will take Signup and view all the answers

By the end of this year, I ______ learning French for three years.

will have been studying Signup and view all the answers

By next year, I __________ my graduation.

will have finished Signup and view all the answers

If it rains, we __________ our plans for the picnic tomorrow.

will cancel Signup and view all the answers

By the time I arrive, they __________ their homework.

will have finished Signup and view all the answers

Next month, I __________ my driving test for the third time.

will take Signup and view all the answers

By the end of this year, I __________ learning French for three years.

will have been Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Writing Future Tense Sentences

Introduction

The future tense is used to express actions that will occur in the future.
It is formed using the auxiliary verb "will" or "be going to" with the base form of the main verb.

Forming Future Tense Sentences

Simple Future
- Form: Subject + will + base form of the main verb
- Example: I will eat breakfast at 8am.
Future Continuous
- Form: Subject + will be + present participle of the main verb
- Example: I will be studying for my exam at 9pm.
Future Perfect
- Form: Subject + will have + past participle of the main verb
- Example: I will have finished my project by next week.
Future Perfect Continuous
- Form: Subject + will have been + present participle of the main verb
- Example: I will have been learning French for three years by next summer.

Using "Be Going To" Instead of "Will"

"Be going to" can be used instead of "will" to express future plans or intentions.
It is often used to talk about plans that are already decided or arranged.
Example: I'm going to visit my parents next weekend.

Expressing Future Time

Adverbs of time such as "tomorrow", "next week", "in two months" can be used to indicate when the future action will take place.
Example: I will graduate in two years.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Do not use "will" with another future auxiliary verb.
Do not use "will" with the present perfect tense.
Make sure to use the correct form of the main verb with the auxiliary verb.

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Learn how to form and use the future tense in English grammar, including simple future, future continuous, future perfect, and future perfect continuous. Understand the differences and examples of each, and common mistakes to avoid.