SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE

Definition

Simple future tense is used to denote activities or events that will be done in the future. Among all forms of future tenses, Simple Future is the most common, used in many situations such as when making appointments, predictions or plans.

Function of Simple Future:

The simple future refers to a time later than now, and expresses facts or certainly. In the case there is no ‘attitude’.

The simple future is used:

·         To predict a future event

Example: It will rain tomorrow.

·         To express willingness

Example: I’ll do the washing up.

 He’ll carry your bag for you.

Kind of Simple Future

Simple future divided 2 kinds:

1.        Going to
2.        Will/shall

Formula

·         Going to

Formula:

(+) S + am/is/are + going to + verb I + O

(-) S + am/is/are + not + going to + verb I + O

(?) Am/is/are + S + going to + verb I + O +?

Example:

(+) The students are going to have a test next month.

 (-) The students are not going to have a test next month.

(?) Are the students going to have a test next month?

·         Will

Formula:

(+) S + will + be + Adj/Adv/N

(-) S + will + not + be + Adj/Adv/N

(?) Will + S + be + Adj/Adv/N + ?

Example:

(+) I will be in class tomorrow.

(-) He will not be late.

(?) Will she be back for dinner?