Unit 14

Future actions and Predictions

Objective: To learn about expressing future actions and predictions in English.

Simple Future tense
We use simple future tense to express future actions.
Usage:
Future actions
Predictions
Voluntary actions
Promises
Requests
Examples:
Campbell will join next week. (Future action)
I think it will rain tonight. (Prediction)
I will do it for you. (Voluntary action)
I will certainly bring the book. (Promise)
Will you please collect the cheque? (Request)

Structures:
S =Subject; M.V =Main Verb; O.W =Other Words
Positive statement:

S + will + M.V + O.W
Examples:
Jackson will call her.
Abigail will complain about them.

Negative statement:

S + will not + M.V + O.W
S + wont + M.V + O.W
Examples:
Benjamin will not cry for the loss.
Ava and Mia wont confess their guilt.

Yes/ No Positive question:

Will + S + M.V + O.W?
Examples:
Will Lucas challenge him?
Will Lily confuse the teacher?

Yes/ No Negative question:

Will + S + not + M.V + O.W?
Wont + S + M.V + O.W?
Examples:
Will James not clean the cupboard?
Wont Avery cheer for her team?

Wh Positive question:

Wh + will + S + M.V + O.W?
Examples:
How will William concentrate on his studies?
When will Owen consider the offer?


Wh(y) Negative question:

Why + will + S + not + M.V + O.W?
Why + wont + S + M.V + O.W?
Examples:
Why will Emily not deliver the material?
Why wont Charlotte dress right for the occasion?