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Formation of Sentences in Simple Future Tense

The negative in simple future is formed by using the auxiliary verb will/shall + not + main verb.
l You will not play tomorrow evening. l I shall not wait for you.

The interrogative (yes/no question) in simple future is formed by using will/shall +
subject + main verb.
l Will you send me the package next week? l Shall we wait for you?

The wh-question in simple future is formed by using the wh-word + will/shall +
subject + main verb.
l How will you react to the news tomorrow? l Why shall I call you?

Test Yourself

IV. Rewrite the following sentences in simple future tense.

1. I agree to your plan.
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2. They do not have a lot of money.
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3. Do you think they need our help?
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4. A strong wind comes in from the north.

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5. She meditates for peace and harmony.

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V. Rewrite the given sentences as instructed in brackets.
1. She sends me the mail after lunch. (simple future)

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2. The taxi does not go beyond the road limits. (simple future)
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3. We shall light earthen lamps on Diwali. (interrogative simple future)
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4. We shall cross the river. (wh-question in simple future)
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5. Deliver this letter for me. (interrogative in simple future)

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