How do we form the will-future?

How do we form the will-future?

We form the will-future with the auxiliary will and the infinitive of the verb.

We use the the same form of the verb every time regardless the subject.

In British English we sometimes use shall instead of will for the first persons (I/we).

will + infinitive

1. Affirmative sentences in the will-future

• I will win the match.
• You will win the match.
• He will win the match.
• She will win the match.
• It will win the match.
• We will win the match.
• You will win the match.
• They will win the match.

2. Negative sentences in the will-future

• I will not win the match.
• You will not win the match.
• He will not win the match.
• She will not win the match.
• It will not win the match.
• We will not win the match.
• You will not win the match.
• They will not win the match.

"Will" is used with promises or voluntary actions that take place in the future. "Will" can also be used to make predictions about the future. For more information on using "will" and associated exercises, visit the Simple Future section of our Verb Tense Tutorial.

Examples:

• I promise that I will write you every single day. promise
• I will make dinner tonight. voluntary action
• He thinks it will rain tomorrow. prediction

More Examples of "Will"

Modal Use	Positive Forms	Negative Forms	Also use:
will future action, prediction	The marketing director will be replaced by someone from the New York office.Fred will be there by 8:00.	The marketing director will not be replaced after all.Fred will not be there. He has a previous obligation.	shall
will volunteering, promising	I will take care of everything for you.I will make the travel arrangements. There's no need to worry.	I will never forget you.I will never give up the fight for freedom.	shall