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Grammar · Tenses

Future continuous tense

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Future continuous tense

Four forms of Future tense

Simple future tense

Future continuous tense

Future perfect tense

Future perfect 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.

simple future tense Simple future tense
Grammar · Tenses

Simple future tense

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Simple future tense

Four forms of Future tense

Simple future tense

Future continuous tense

Future perfect tense

Future perfect continuous tense

Simple future tense definition

Simple future tense refers to events, or actions or states that will begin and end in the future.

future tense formula
For positive form, before the verb.
For negative form, before the verb.
Simple future tense formula
To form a question with simple future tense, followed by the subject and then the base form of the verb.
Simple future tense formula

When and how to use Simple future tense?

The instances of when to use simple future tense.
What we believe or think will happen in future.

I am sure I will get an A grade.

I think you will get it done.

I believe you will help me.

For events which we cannot control.

We will know our project details in December.

I shall be thirty five next Monday.

It will be Christmas in a month.

When we have decided to do something before talking about it.

“be going to + base form of the verb”.

I am going to schedule the exam dates.

She is going to buy a car. 

 

When we decide to do something at the time of speaking.

The Chief is in a meeting, so I’ll wait.

I am expecting a friend, I will make her the best coffee.

It is snowing, I will not go out.

When there is something in the present which tells us about the future.

She is going to have a baby.

The plates are at the edge, they are going to fall.

"about to + base" is used for immediate future.

Do not talk, the exam is about to start.

Let’s get ready, the party is about to begin.

Simple future tense highlights

Simple future tense is used for instant decisions.

The going to is used for events already been decided upon and preparations have been made.