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 certainty. In this case there is no 'attitude’.

The simple future is used:

To predict a future event

Example : It will rain tomorrow.

To express willingness:
I'll do the washing-up. He'll carry your bag for you.

      Simple Future Divided 2 kinds :

1.       Going To

Function:

•       Used in pronouncing an action plan that was created long before delivered.

•       Used to express a prediction based on signs at this time (likely inevitable).

•       Going to well known in the word "gonna" is often used in informal situations. 

•       Avoid using the word "gonna" in the English language exam or formal atmosphere.

2.       Will/Shall

Function:

-          Used in pronouncing a plan of action that you just think of / have not planned / spontaneity when delivered.

-          Used to express the forecast will happen based on calculations or feeling (not necessarily the certainty).

      Formula :

-          Going To :

Formula  (going to):

Positive (+)                 :  Subject + am/is/are + going to + verb I + object + .

Negative (-)                :  Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + verb I + object + .

Interrogative (?)       :  Am/is/are + subject + going to + verb I + object + ?

Example Sentence :

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

 

Example Sentence :

(+)I will be in class tomorrow.
(-)He will not be late.
(?)Will she be back for dinner?