The future tense is used to express actions that will happen in the future. It is also used to express plans, intentions, and expectations.

Forms of Future Tense

  • Simple Future: This form is used to talk about actions that will happen at a specific time in the future or actions that are planned or intended to happen. It is formed with the modal verb "will" followed by the base form of the verb.

    • Examples:
      • I will go to the store later.
      • They will visit their grandparents next weekend.

  • Future Continuous: This form is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. It is formed with "will be" followed by the present participle of the verb.

    • Examples:
      • By this time tomorrow, I will be sleeping.
      • They will be watching a movie when you arrive.

  • Future Perfect: This form is used to talk about actions that will be completed at some point in the future, before another point in the future. It is formed with "will have" followed by the past participle of the verb.

    • Examples:
      • By next year, I will have finished my studies.
      • They will have traveled to ten countries by the time they turn 30.

Practice

To practice using the future tense, try completing the following sentences:

  • I ___________ (go) to the gym tomorrow morning.
  • By the end of the month, I ___________ (finish) my project.
  • When you arrive, we ___________ (be) in the middle of the meeting.

For more information on English grammar, visit our Grammar Guide.

Future Tense

Keep practicing, and you'll master the future tense in no time!