Grammar · Tenses

Future continuous tense

Future continuous tense definition

Future continuous tense refers to events, or actions or states will occur in the future and continue for a specific period of time.

Future continuous tense formula

future tense formula
For positive form, + be + verb(ing)
For negative form, + be + verb(ing)
Future continuous tense formula for positive form, negative form and question form of sentences.
To form a question with future continuous tense, followed by the subject + be + verb(ing).
Future continuous tense formula for positive form, negative form and question form of sentences.

When and how to use Future continuous tense?

The instances of when to use future continuous tense.

To talk about actions in the future which are already planned or which are expected to happen in the normal course of things.

I will be joining next week.

This time next month I will be writing my exams.

The food delivery man will be coming soon.

 

To talk about actions that will be in progress at a time in the future.

“Can I call you at 1?” – “No I will be eating my lunch”.

This time tomorrow I will be going to the library.

We will be shopping here next week.

 

Particulars and details.

To talk about official plans and arrangements.

be to + base form of the verb.

The meeting is to discuss exam results.

The Chief is to visit the grounds next month.