Simple Future
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- Promises (Use 1)
- Unplanned actions (spontaneous decisions) (Use 2)
- Predictions based on experience or intuition * (Use 3)
- Habits
* Use Going to form to express predictions based on observing the present situation.
** Sometimes you may encounter the form gonna, which is a contraction of going to.
Gonna is informal so be careful while using it!
In positive sentences:
CAUTION
Remember, you should never use will to say what somebody has already arrange or decided to do in the future:
- Mike is moving to New Jersey next month ( not "Mike will move")
More
 I think he will regret his choice (Use 3)
I will come back at 10 p.m. (Use 1)
When I'm 60 years old, I will be totally bald (Use 3) |
I will go to Mary (Use 1)
(the speaker decided to go to Mary in the moment of speaking.)
Let's buy the snacks at the supermarket - they will be cheaper (Use 3)
In questions:
*events that were in progress when another event happened. We often use when to link these two events.
Remember
We often use will with:
| probably, most likely |
I'll probably drop in on uncle. |
| I think |
This gift is great. I think we'll love it. |
| I'm sure |
It's not going to be boring there. I'm sure there will be a lot of boys at your age |
| I wonder (if, what, when, etc.) |
It's a bit late. I wonder if he'll come. |
| I expect |
I haven't seen Matthew today. I expect he'll call today. |
Will he be angry when he sees me? (Use 3).
What do you think - will Mark arrive at 10 or 9? (Use 3)
In negative sentences:
I won't take any equipment with me (Use 2).
Mmmm... you know what? I won't be able to help you with your English today (Use 2)
(The speaker didn't know you woudn't be able to help his or her friend with English - that's why it's Use 2.)
Check your understanding!
Will or Going to Form (Intention vs spontaneous decisions)
Simple Future or Going to for Predictions
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