Future Simple

When do I use this tense?

We use the Future Simple for future actions, even if they are only a few seconds in the future.

Special rules:

Don’t forget the "will".

How do I make the tense?

The Future Simple is formed with the helping verb will and the first form of the verb.

Which helping verb do I use?

will

Here are examples of the forms:

 

Statements:

  • I will (I’ll) work.
  • You will (You’ll) work.
  • She will (She’ll) work.
  • He will (He’ll) work.
  • It will (It’ll) work.
  • We will (We’ll) work.
  • You will (You’ll) work.
  • They will (They’ll) work.

Questions:

  • Will I work?
  • Will you work?
  • Will she work?
  • Will he work?
  • Will it work?
  • Will we work?
  • Will you work?
  • Will they work?

Negatives:

  • I will not (won’t) work.
  • You will not (won’t) work.
  • She will not (won’t) work.
  • He will not (won’t) work.
  • It will not (won’t) work.
  • We will not (won’t) work.
  • You will not (won’t) work.
  • They will not (won’t) work.

Short Answers:

  • Yes, I will.
  • No, I won’t
  • No, I will not.