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The simple future tense refers to a time later than now, and expresses facts
or certainty.

Uses

We use the simple future tense

1. to express an action that will take place in
the future. For example, Note

y I shall return your dictionary tomorrow. We use words like tomorrow,
next week, next month, to show
y They will come again next month. future action.

2. to talk about unplanned actions. For example,
y I’ll help you with your homework.

y It’s raining. I will close the window.

3. to make predictions. For example,

y It will rain tomorrow.
y The trek will be difficult for you.

Let us study the uses of will.

Uses

1. We use will + verb to talk about actions that are not planned. The speaker decides to
do the action at the time of speaking.
For example,

y We will go to Iqbal’s party tomorrow.

y If you sit down to study, I will help you complete your homework.

2. We use will + verb to predict a future event.

For example,
y It will rain tomorrow.

y The ice cream will melt if you don’t eat it quickly.

3. We use will + verb to talk about promises or commands.

For example,
y You will not move from your seat.

y I will take you to the fair tomorrow.

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