Simple Future Tense Examples: Definition, Structure, Rules, Exercises [PDF Available] 

The tenses of the English language are a category for expressing time. The examples of simple perfect tenses in the blog post below belong to this category of tenses, which includes other sorts of tenses as well. Simple future tense with examples is used to describe events that have not yet happened but are anticipated to do so in the future. For in-depth information on the simple future tense and other important rules, read the blog post below.

What is Simple Future Tense

The simple future tense is a grammatical tense used to describe an action or event that will happen in the future, after the current moment. It is used to express actions that have not occurred yet but are expected to take place at some point in the future. In English, the simple future tense is typically formed using the auxiliary verb “will” or “shall” followed by the base form of the main verb (without “to”).

Simple Future Tense Structure

Rules And Points to Remember When Using Simple Future Tense

When using the simple future tense in English, there are some rules and points to remember to ensure correct usage:

• Structure:

The simple future tense is typically formed using “will” (or “shall”) followed by the base form of the main verb. For example, “I will visit.”

• Use of “Will” vs. “Shall”:

“Will” is the more common and versatile choice for forming the simple future tense. “Shall” is used less frequently and is often considered more formal. In many cases, “shall” is used for suggestions, offers, or when expressing future actions in the first person (I and we).

• Negatives:

To create negative sentences in the simple future tense, add “not” after “will” (e.g., “I will not go”), or use the contraction “won’t” (e.g., “I won’t go”).

• Questions:

To form questions in the simple future tense, invert the subject and “will” (e.g., “Will you come?”).

• Time Expressions:

Use time expressions to indicate when the future action will occur, such as “tomorrow,” “next week,” “in two years,” etc.

• Spelling:

Be aware of some irregular verbs where the base form changes in the simple future tense, such as “go” becoming “will go,” or “have” becoming “will have.”

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Simple Future Tense Exceptions

While the simple future tense in English is generally straightforward, there are a few exceptions or special cases to keep in mind:

• Negative Statements with “Will Not” (Won’t):

In negative sentences, “will” is contracted to “won’t” (will not). For example: “I won’t be home until late.”

• Questions:

When forming questions in the simple future tense, you typically invert the subject and “will.” However, there’s an exception with the question word “what.” Instead of inverting the subject and “will,” you can place “what” before “will” to form a question. For example: “What will you do?” (Correct) or “Will what you do?” (Incorrect).

• First Person Singular:

In the first person singular (I), you can use both “will” and “shall” to form the simple future tense, but “shall” is less commonly used and is often considered more formal. For example: “I will go” (common) or “I shall go” (formal).

• Verb “To Be”:

The verb “to be” has irregular forms in the simple future tense. For example:
“I will be” (Correct) or “I will is” (Incorrect)
“They will be” (Correct) or “They will are” (Incorrect)

How to Make Simple Future Tense Negative

To make sentences in the simple future tense negative, you typically use the word “not” with the auxiliary verb “will.” Here’s how to form negative sentences in the simple future tense:

Structure: Subject + “will not” (or “won’t”) + base form of the verb.

For most subjects: Subject + “will not” (or “won’t”) + base form of the verb.
Here are some examples:

• I will not attend the meeting.
• She won’t visit us next week.

In these sentences, “will not” and “won’t” both serve as negative forms of the auxiliary verb “will.” You can choose to use either “will not” or “won’t” based on your preference and the level of formality you want in your communication. “Won’t” is a contraction of “will not” and is more commonly used in everyday speech.

How to Make Simple Future Tense Positive

To make sentences in the simple future tense positive, you typically use the auxiliary verb “will” followed by the base form of the main verb (without “to”). Here’s how to form positive sentences in the simple future tense:

Structure: Subject + “will” + base form of the verb.

• For most subjects: Subject + “will” + base form of the verb.

Here are some examples:

1. I will visit my grandparents.
2. She will complete her project.

In these sentences, “will” and “shall” are used to indicate the simple future tense, and the base form of the verb follows to describe the action or event that will happen in the future. Most commonly, “will” is used in modern English for forming positive sentences in the simple future tense.

Common Regular Verbs in Simple Future Tense Examples

Here are some common regular verbs in the present perfect tense along with examples:

Regular Verbs	Examples
Walked	She has walked to the store several times this week.
Talked	They have talked about their future plans for hours.
Cleaned	She has cleaned the entire house today.
Cooked	He has cooked dinner for the family.
Played	The children have played in the park all afternoon.
Listened	We have listened to that song many times.

Common Irregular Verbs in Simple Future Tense Examples

Here are some common irregular verbs in the present perfect tense along with examples:

Irregular Verbs	Examples
Go (went, gone)	She has gone to the store.
Drink (drank, drunk)	He has drunk a lot of water today.
Take (took, taken):	I have taken the train to work this week.
Do (did, done)	She has done her homework.
Begin (began, begun)	She has begun the new project.
Spend (spent, spent)	We have spend a lot of time together.

Example Sentences of Simple Future Tense

• She will go to the store tomorrow.
• They will finish their homework before dinner.
• The company will launch a new product next month.
• The sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning.
• Sarah will graduate from college in two years.
• They will buy a new car next year.
• I will start my diet next Monday.

Simple Future Tense Verb Tenses Sample Exercises

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using the simple future tense of the given verbs:

a. She (start) her new job next month.
b. They (visit) their relatives over the weekend.
c. I (study) French in preparation for my trip to Paris.
d. We (have) a family reunion in December.
e. He (finish) reading the book by next week.

Answers:

a. She will start her new job next month.
b. They will visit their relatives over the weekend.
c. I will study French in preparation for my trip to Paris.
d. We will have a family reunion in December.
e. He will finish reading the book by next week.

Simple Future Tense Verb Tenses Sample Exercises PDF

Types of Tenses Chart
Past Tense	Present Tense	Future Tense
Simple Past Tense	Simple Present Tense	Simple Future Tense
Past Continuous Tense	Present Continuous Tense	Future Continuous Tense
Past Perfect Tense	Present Perfect Tense	Future Perfect Tense
Past Perfect Continuous Tense	Present Perfect Continuous Tense	Future Perfect Continuous Tense
Past Unreal (Third Conditional)	Present Unreal (Second Conditional)	Future Unreal (Mixed Conditional)

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