Future Froms and Uses

Future Froms and Uses

1. will + infinitive, going to + infinitive

   • We talk about: Predictions and beliefs about future events or situations.
     • Example: After everything the teacher has said, I think the exam will be/is going to be easy
   • We also use will to talk about: A decision or an offer we think of a time we’re speaking.
     • Example: I’m hungry - I think I will make some pasta. I will help you - let me have a look
   • We also use going to to talk about: A decision we have already taken about a plan or an intention.
     • Example: My colleague is worried about his presentation, so I’m going to help him with it tomorrow
   • We also use going to to talk about: a prediction about an event which is based on evidence at the moment of speaking.
     • Example: Usain Bolt is ahead of everyone else. He’s going to win the race.
   • *We don't use will or going to after the adverbs of future time (when, until...)*

2. wil be + ing (future continuous)

   • Affirmative: I/you/he/she/we/they 'll be waiting
   • Negative: I/you/he/she/we/they won'y be waiting
   • Question: Will I/you/he/she/we/they be waiting?
   • Short answer: Yes, I/you/he/she/we/they will. No, I/you/he/she/we/they won't
   • We use it when: an activity that will be in progress at a stated time in the future
     • Example: This time this week, I'll b driving across Europe
   • We use it when: A prediction that will be in progress at a time in the future
     • Example: In twenty years' time, they won't be making cars that run on petrol.
   • *An activity will be in progress or when it will stop*

3. will have + past participle (future perfect)

   • Affirmative: I/you/he/she/we/they 'll hace arrived
   • Negative: I/you/he/she/we/they won'y have arrived
   • Question: Will I/you/he/she/we/they have arrived?
   • Short answer: yes, I/you/he/she/we/they will. No, I/you/he/she/we/they won't
   • We use it to talk about: actions that will be completed before a stated time in te future
     • Example: The interview team will have chosen a candidate by the end of the week
   • To talk about: predictions about actions completed before a stated time in the future
     • Example: It's only Thursday, the manager won't have decided anything yet