FUTURE WITH WILL (A2 Grammar)

Use 'will' for predictions, spontaneous decisions, offers, and promises about the future.

Quick tip: 'll = will (short form). won't = will not. Always use the base verb after will: will go, will have, will be.

Predictions: I think / I believe

Use 'will' to say what you think or believe about the future.

• I think it will rain tomorrow.
• She will be a great teacher.
• I don't think they will come.
• Do you think he 'll like it?

Spontaneous decisions: deciding now

Use 'will' when you decide something at the moment of speaking.

• I 'll have the coffee, please.
• It's cold. I 'll close the window.
• I'm tired. I think I 'll go to bed.
• This looks nice. I 'll try it.

Offers and promises

Use 'will' to offer help or make a promise.

• I 'll help you carry those bags.
• I 'll call you later, I promise.
• Don't worry, I won't tell anyone.
• I won't forget, I promise.

Form: will + base verb

Always use the base form of the verb after 'will.' Never add -s, -ed, or -ing.

• She will go (NOT goes/going).
• He will have (NOT has/having).
• They will come (NOT comes).

Negative: won't (= will not)

For the negative, use won't (short for will not) + base verb. It's the same for every subject — no -s, no don't/doesn't.

• I won't be late.
• She won't come tonight.
• They won't forget.
• It won't rain tomorrow.

Questions: Will you...?

To ask, put will before the subject + base verb. Short answers: Yes, I will. / No, I won't.

• Will you help me?
• Will she be there?
• What time will they arrive?
• "Will you call me?" "Yes, I will."

Common mistakes

• Not "She will goes to the store." — say "She will go to the store.". Always base form after will (no -s).
• Not "He willn't come." — say "He won't come.". Negative of will is won't (not willn't).
• Not "It will raining tomorrow." — say "It will rain tomorrow.". Base form after will (not -ing).
• Not "You will help me?" — say "Will you help me?". In questions, will goes before the subject.

Practise it

Deciding right now? = will. Making a promise or offer? = will. Predicting the future? = will. Always: will + base verb.