English Grammar: Lesson 4-Talk About Future Events

Talk About Future Events With “WILL”

I desire no future that will break the ties of the past.

~George Eliot, author

Lesson 4 in the FUTURE series is already here and we are almost at the end of the week!

Today, you will learn how to use “WILL”, one of my favourite Modal Verbs, to talk about future events.

Things to remember about Modal Verbs:

  • They are auxiliary or helping verbs and they come before the main verb in affirmative sentences. (E.g. I will visit South Africa next year.)
  • They cannot be placed next to another modal verb in the same sentence. (E.g. I will must go.)
  • They always remain the same when conjugated. (E.g. I/You/ He/She/It/We/You/They will)
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How can we use WILL to talk about future events?

We can make predictions

  • I will be a doctor one day.
  • We will pass our exams with flying colours.
  • I’ll probably meet him there.
  • I won’t arrive there on time.
  • We will not stop using technology.

We can make rapid or spontaneous decisions

  • I think I will call you.
  • We will pass by your office on our way out.
  • I‘ll definitely buy this shirt.
  • I won’t eat this tasteless food.
  • We will not work like horses.

We can make offers

  • I‘ll help you with your homework.
  • We will give you a ten percent discount.
  • I will marry you.
  • We will come with you.
  • We‘ll get it for you.

We can make promises

  • I promise I won’t forget you.
  • I‘ll work harder this year.
  • We will read more.
  • I will always love you.
  • We‘ll do our homework.

YOUR TURN: Find at least three examples for each category. Have fun!

Here is more help:

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The past is where you learned the lesson. The future is where you apply the lesson.

~Anonymous

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