Lecture 108
: Future Indefinite Tense (also known as the Simple Future Tense)
The future indefinite tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.
These actions are usually planned or expected, but no specific time is mentioned.
Structure:
The basic structure of a sentence in the future indefinite tense is:
Affirmative (Positive):
Subject + will/shall + base form of the verb + object.
Example:
"She will go to school."
Negative:
Subject + will/shall + not + base form of the verb + object.
Example:
"They will not come to the party."
Interrogative (Question):
Will/Shall + subject + base form of the verb + object?
Example:
"Will you attend the meeting?"
Negative Interrogative:
Will/Shall + subject + not + base form of the verb + object?
Example:
"Will she not join the class?"
Usages:
1. To express future actions or plans:
"I will call you tomorrow."
"She will attend the conference next week."
2. For predictions based on opinions or beliefs:
"I think it will rain later."
"They will win the match."
3. To offer or promise something:
"I will help you with your homework."
"We will visit you soon."
4. To express spontaneous decisions:
"I will open the door."
"I’ll make some coffee."
Rules:
1. Use of 'will' or 'shall':
Traditionally, "shall" is used with I and we, while "will" is used with you, he, she, it, and they.
Example:
"I shall be there soon."
"He will travel to London."
However, in modern English, "will" is commonly used for all subjects.
2. Contractions:
In informal speech or writing, 'll is often used as a contraction of will.
Example:
"I’ll call you later."
3. Negative form:
The negative of "will" is "will not" or won’t.
Example:
"I will not (won’t) go to the party."
4. Interrogative form:
To form a question, invert the subject and "will" (or "shall").
Example:
"Will you come to the meeting?"
5. Use of adverbs:
Time expressions like tomorrow, next week, in two days, etc., are often used with the future
indefinite tense.
Example:
"We will leave tomorrow."
Examples:
Affirmative:
"They will complete the project next month."
Negative:
"She will not (won’t) go to the market."
Interrogative:
"Will he be home by 6 p.m.?"
: Future Indefinite Tense sentences, categorized for clarity:
*Affirmative Sentences*
1. I will attend the conference next month.
2. She will graduate in May.
3. They will launch a new product soon.
4. We will travel to Japan next year.
5. He will start his own business.
6. The company will expand its operations.
7. My sister will get married in June.
8. The bus will arrive at 5 pm.
9. The sun will rise at 6:30 am tomorrow.
10. I will learn French.
*Negative Sentences*
1. I will not attend the party tonight.
2. She will not participate in the competition.
3. They will not hire new employees.
4. We will not travel during holidays.
5. He will not play basketball.
6. The company will not offer discounts.
7. My brother will not study abroad.
8. The store will not sell electronics.
9. The train will not stop here.
10. I will not understand complex math.
*Interrogative Sentences*
1. Will you attend the meeting?
2. Will she graduate this year?
3. Will they launch a new product?
4. Will we have a test tomorrow?
5. Will he play guitar?
6. Will the company provide health insurance?
7. Will my sister study medicine?
8. Will the library open on Sundays?
9. Will the plane depart on time?
10. Will I need a visa?
*Interrogative Sentences with Auxiliary Verbs*
1. Will I speak English fluently?
2. Will your brother play football?
3. Will they have children?
4. Will we need reservations?
5. Will she teach mathematics?
6. Will you have a driver's license?
7. Will the hotel offer free Wi-Fi?
8. Will they serve vegetarian food?
9. Will the museum open at 10 am?
10. Will I need to register?
*Tag Questions*
1. You will attend the conference, won't you?
2. She will graduate this year, won't she?
3. They will launch a new product, won't they?
4. We will travel to Japan, won't we?
5. He will start his own business, won't he?
*Negative Tag Questions*
1. You won't attend the party, will you?
2. She won't participate in the competition, will she?
3. They won't hire new employees, will they?
4. We won't travel during holidays, will we?
5. He won't play tennis, will he?
*Wh-Questions*
1. When will the store open?
2. Where will she work?
3. Why will you study English?
4. Who will teach this class?
5. How often will you exercise?
6. What time will the bus arrive?
7. Where will they live?
8. Why will the company hire interns?
9. How much will the ticket cost?
10. What will the weather be like tomorrow?
*Emphasis Sentences*
1. I will attend the conference, and so will you.
2. She won't graduate this year, but he will.
3. They will launch a new product, whereas we won't.
4. I won't travel during holidays, but my brother will.
5. The company will offer scholarships, unlike last year.
Future Possessive Sentences using "will have":
*Possessive Verbs:*
1. Will have (singular and plural)
*Affirmative Sentences:*
1. I will have a car.
2. She will have a nice phone.
3. They will have two dogs.
4. He will have a laptop.
5. We will have a big house.
6. It will have four wheels.
7. My family will have a vacation home.
8. The company will have 500 employees.
9. The city will have a population of 1 million.
10. I will have a degree.
*Negative Sentences:*
1. I will not have a car.
2. She will not have a nice phone.
3. They will not have two dogs.
4. He will not have a laptop.
5. We will not have a big house.
6. It will not have four wheels.
7. My family will not have a vacation home.
8. The company will not have 500 employees.
9. The city will not have a population of 1 million.
10. I will not have a degree.
*Interrogative Sentences:*
1. Will I have a car?
2. Will she have a nice phone?
3. Will they have two dogs?
4. Will he have a laptop?
5. Will we have a big house?
6. Will it have four wheels?
7. Will my family have a vacation home?
8. Will the company have 500 employees?
9. Will the city have a population of 1 million?
10. Will I have a degree?
*Interrogative Sentences with Auxiliary Verbs:*
1. Will I have any siblings?
2. Will your friend have a car?
3. Will they have children?
4. Will she have a husband?
5. Will the hotel have a pool?
*Tag Questions:*
1. I will have a car, won't I?
2. She will have a nice phone, won't she?
3. They will have two dogs, won't they?
4. He will have a laptop, won't he?
5. We will have a big house, won't we?
*Negative Tag Questions:*
1. I will not have a car, will I?
2. She will not have a nice phone, will she?
3. They will not have two dogs, will they?
4. He will not have a laptop, will he?
5. We will not have a big house, will we?
*Wh-Questions:*
1. What will you have in your bag?
2. How many siblings will you have?
3. What kind of car will he have?
4. How many employees will the company have?
5. What will the city have to offer?
*Emphasis Sentences:*
1. I will have a car, and so will you.
2. She will have a nice phone, but I won't.
3. They will have two dogs, whereas we will have one.
4. He will have a laptop, but I prefer desktops.
5. The company will have 500 employees, including me.
*Possessive Adjectives:*
1. My
2. Your
3. His
4. Her
5. Its
6. Our
7. Their
*Examples with Possessive Adjectives:*
1. My car will be red.
2. Your phone will be nice.
3. His laptop will be expensive.
4. Her hair will be long.
5. Its wheels will be broken.
6. Our house will be big.
7. Their children will be smart.
: State of being sentences in the future indefinite tense using "will be":
*Affirmative Sentences*
1. I will be happy.
2. She will be a doctor.
3. They will be students.
4. He will be tall.
5. We will be friends.
6. It will be cold outside.
7. My mother will be a teacher.
8. The book will be interesting.
9. The city will be crowded.
10. I will be a student.
*Negative Sentences*
1. I will not be happy.
2. She will not be a doctor.
3. They will not be students.
4. He will not be tall.
5. We will not be friends.
6. It will not be cold outside.
7. My mother will not be a teacher.
8. The book will not be interesting.
9. The city will not be crowded.
10. I will not be a teacher.
*Interrogative Sentences*
1. Will I be happy?
2. Will she be a doctor?
3. Will they be students?
4. Will he be tall?
5. Will we be friends?
6. Will it be cold outside?
7. Will my mother be a teacher?
8. Will the book be interesting?
9. Will the city be crowded?
10. Will I be a student?
*Interrogative Sentences with Auxiliary Verbs*
1. Will I be a good singer?
2. Will your father be a lawyer?
3. Will they be married?
4. Will she be a good cook?
5. Will we be late?
*Tag Questions*
1. I will be happy, won't I?
2. She will be a doctor, won't she?
3. They will be students, won't they?
4. He will be tall, won't he?
5. We will be friends, won't we?
*Negative Tag Questions*
1. I will not be happy, will I?
2. She will not be a doctor, will she?
3. They will not be students, will they?
4. He will not be tall, will he?
5. We will not be friends, will we?
*Wh-Questions*
1. What will I be?
2. Who will she be?
3. What will they be?
4. Where will he be?
5. Why will we be there?
*Emphasis Sentences*
1. I will be happy, and so will you.
2. She will be a doctor, but I won't.
3. They will be students, whereas we will be teachers.
4. He will be tall, but I won't.
5. We will be friends, and that's what will matter.
*State of Being Verbs*
1. will be (singular and plural)
*Examples with State of Being Verbs*
1. I will seem happy.
2. She will appear tired.
3. They will feel cold.
4. He will look sick.
5. We will sound good.
6. It will taste delicious.
7. The rose will smell beautiful.
8. The music will sound nice.
9. The view will appear stunning.
10. The food will feel hot.
Note: "Will be" is used for both singular and plural subjects.
