Functions of the simple
future tense
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:
It will rain tomorrow. - With I or We, to express a
spontaneous decision:
I'll pay for the tickets by credit card. - To express willingness:
I'll do the washing-up.
He'll carry your bag for you. - In the negative form, to express
unwillingness:
The baby won't eat his soup.
I won't leave until I've seen the manager! - With I in the interrogative form
using "shall", to make an offer:
Shall I open the window? - With we in the interrogative form
using "shall", to make a suggestion:
Shall we go to the cinema tonight? - With I in the interrogative form
using "shall", to ask for advice or instructions:
What shall I tell the boss about this money? - With you, to give orders:
You will do exactly as I say. - With you in the interrogative
form, to give an invitation:
Will you come to the dance with me?
Will you marry me?
Note:In
modern English will is
preferred to shall. Shall is
mainly used with I and we to
make an offer or suggestion, or to ask for advice (see examples above). With
the other persons (you, he, she, they) shall is only used in literary or poetic
situations, e.g. "With rings on her fingers
and bells on her toes, She shall have music wherever she
goes."
Contractions
I will = I'll
We will = we'll
You will = you'll
He will = he'll
She will = she'll
They will = they'll
Will not = won't
Contractions
I will = I'll
We will = we'll
You will = you'll
He will = he'll
She will = she'll
They will = they'll
Will not = won't
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