will-future
1. Use of the will-future
1.1. future actions happen without the speaker's intention
The sun will shine tomorrow.
1.2. predictions, assumptions
I think Sue will arrive in Paris at 6 pm.
1.3. promises, threats
I promise I will learn the poem by heart.
1.4. spontaneous actions
Hang on! I'll have a word with you.
2. Signal words
no unambiguous ones
3. Form
will + infinitive
4. Examples
4.1. Affirmative sentences in the will-future
Long forms | Contracted forms |
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I will win the match. | I'll win the match. |
You will win the match. | You'll win the match. |
He will win the match. | He'll win the match. |
4.2. Negative sentences in the will-future
Long forms | Contracted forms |
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I will not win the match. | I won't win the match. |
I'll not win the match.* | |
You will not win the match. | You won't win the match. |
You'll not win the match.* | |
He will not win the match. | He won't win the match. |
He'll not win the match.* |
* This form is rarely used.
4.3. Questions in the will-future
Long forms | Contracted forms |
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Will I win the match? | not possible |
Will you win the match? | |
Will he win the match? |