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Subject Helping Verb Root Form of the

Main Verb

I , we shall play.

He, she, it, you, they and any
other subject (Nowadays, will is will go.
common for all subjects.)

Use of the Simple Future Tense

This tense expresses the actions that will take place in a future time.

My brother will come from London tomorrow.
O
I shall learn English next year.
O

This tense expresses new actions in a future time. The simple present tense is used
with the simple future. The new action usually puts a condition.

I will bring a gift for you when I go to Shimla.

simple future simple present

If it rains, the peacock will dance.

Simple Future Tense
simple present simple future

As a rule, in simple or complex sentence the future tense, the word like will or shall is

used only once complemented by simple present tense if required.

The simple present tense, used with the future tense, gives the sense of a future time

in that sentence.

Practice Time

A. Fill in the blanks with the simple future form of the verbs given in the help box.

teach solve take watch wrap attend

1. The shopkeeper ________________ the chapattis in foil if you ask him.

2. We ________________ all the questions before you come.
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