Gramma Notes

Will for Future Tense


Point 1: We use will to talk about things happening in the future.

  1. I will see you tomorrow.
  2. The meeting will start soon.
  3. She will not be here next week.
  4. It will not be easy to pass the exam


Point 2: The negative form of will is will not, but we often contract this to won't in spoken English. However, do not use contractions in formal writing.

  1. We won't have enough money.
  2. She won't get home until six.
  3. The test won't be easy.
  4. I won't travel this year.


Point 3: We use will to express a future action that is immediate.

  1. Who will be at the meeting?
  2. Everyone will be there.
  3. When will it end?
  4. I will end at noon, just before lunch.


Point 4: We often use the contraction of will ('ll) in spoken English. However, do not use contractions in formal writing.

  1. I'll call you tomorrow.
  2. She'll be here soon.
  3. They'll give you a call this week.
  4. Arnold always says, "I'll be back" in his movies.

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