Sep 3, 2023
SIMPLE FUTURE: TAG4
0- Introduction
The Future Simple tense, also known as the Simple Future, is used to describe actions or events that will happen at some point in the future. It's one of the ways to talk about the future in English.
1- How is the Future Simple tense formed?
1- The Future Simple tense is formed by taking the base form of the verb (the infinitive form without "to") and combining it with the appropriate auxiliary verb
2- We sometimes use shall instead of will, especially for I and we.
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1- I shall call you as soon as I arrive.
2-She will finish her project by next Friday.
3- Will you come to the meeting?
4- She won't have any free time tomorrow.
5- Where will you go for your holiday?
2- Contractions in the Future Simple Tense
Positive Contractions:
- I will = I'll
- You will = You'll
- "He will = He'll
- She will = She'll
- It will = It'll
- We will = We'll
- They will = They'll
Negative Contractions:
I will not = I won't
You will not = You won't
He will not = He won't
She will not = She won't
It will not = It won't
We will not = We won't
They will not = They won't
3- How is the future simple tense used?
1. They'll probably arrive late due to traffic. ()
2. I'll call her to apologize for the misunderstanding. ()
3. I'll visit the museum on Saturday. ()
4. Our flight will depart from Gate 5. ()
5. I'll lend you my umbrella; it's raining outside. ()
6. I'll take the day off to relax. ()
7. He'll help with the presentation; he's good at it. ()
8. The store will be closed on Sundays. ()
9. She'll probably win the race; she's a fast runner. ()
10. Shall I bring dessert for the potluck dinner? ()
11. They'll go to the beach this weekend. ()
12. I think it will snow heavily tomorrow. ()
13. I'll do the dishes after dinner. ()
14. We'll explore the city during our vacation. ()
15. The concert will start at 8 PM. ()
16. I just realized I'm out of milk; I'll buy some now. ()
4- dialogue: Omar and Rina are planning their weekend.
O: (No Plan) Hey, Rina, what should we do this weekend?
R: (No Plan) Hmm, I don't know. How about we go for a hike on Saturday morning?
O: (Prediction) That sounds great! But I heard it will rain tomorrow. What if we get wet?
R: (Prediction) You're right; it will probably rain. In that case, we can visit the new museum downtown on Sunday instead.
O: (Future Facts) Oh, right! The museum opens at 10 AM, doesn't it?
R: (Future Facts) Yes, it does. And it closes at 6 PM.
O: (Decisions Made at the Moment of Speaking) Perfect! I just remembered I have some free passes for the museum. I'll bring them.
R: (Decisions Made at the Moment of Speaking) Great! I'll make a reservation for lunch at the cafe nearby.
O: (Offers) By the way, if you need a ride, I'll pick you up on Sunday.
R: (Offers) That's so kind of you! I'll take you up on that offer. Thanks, Omar.
O: (Requests) One more thing, Rina. (Offers) Shall I bring some snacks for our hike tomorrow?
R: (Requests) That's a good idea! (Promises) Yes, please do. I won't have time to prepare them tonight.
O: (Refusals - Won't) No problem! (Promises) I won't forget to bring some delicious snacks.
R: (Refusals - Won't) Thanks, Omar! This weekend is going to be fantastic.
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