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05.09Core
Future Simple
A decision, a promise, a prediction about the future.
The structure
Positive
Subject + will + V1
Negative
Subject + will not (won't) + V1
Question
Will + subject + V1 ?
When you use it
- A decision made while speaking: The phone is ringing, so I will answer it.
- A promise or an offer: I will help you with your application.
- A prediction based on opinion: I think she will pass.
- For a plan already decided, English usually prefers going to: I am going to apply in September.
Words that signal this tense
tomorrownext weeknext yearsoonin futureI thinkprobably
Examples
- I will call you tomorrow morning.میں تمہیں کل صبح فون کروں گا۔
- She will not come to the party.وہ پارٹی میں نہیں آئے گی۔
- Will you help me with this form?کیا تم اس فارم میں میری مدد کرو گے؟
- It will probably rain tonight.آج رات غالباً بارش ہوگی۔
- I am going to apply for a UK visa in September.میں ستمبر میں برطانیہ کے ویزے کے لیے درخواست دوں گا۔
The mistake almost everyone makes
I will to call you.
I will call you.
Never put to after will. Modal verbs (will, can, may, must, should) are followed by the bare V1.