Future simple
We make the Future simple by using: will/shall + infinitive.
Example verb: to do
| First, second and third person singular | First, second and third person plural |
|---|---|
| I will do | We will do |
| You will do | You (guys) will do |
| He/she/it will do | They will do |
We use the future simple to express a promise
- They will allow you to go through it.
- He shall be present tomorrow at the meeting.
- I will do my best.
We use the future simple to express a prediction about the future
- His birthday will bring much happiness to the people.
- Next year will be a great surprise.
- I don’t know what will happen if it doesn’t succeed.
The future simple is used to express a voluntary action at the moment of speaking
Usually, it is used for a spontaneous decision right at the moment as we’re making it.
- Can you help me, please? Yes, I will help you right this instant.
- Could you send me the check, please? Yes, I will send it now.
- He shall prepare your lunch sir.
- He will make the order.
There are many similarities between will and the ‘be going to’ form
For instance, both can mean ‘an intention’, or ‘a prediction’.
An intention:
- ‘I am going on vacation in March’. or ‘I will go on vacation in March’.
A Prediction:
- ‘I think this man is going to be the next president’. or ‘I think this man will be the next president’.