FUTURE
INDEFINITE
1) It is used to denote a pure future action (which is
inevitable and out of anybody‘s control). Reference to the future is indicated
by the adverbials of future time tomorrow,
in a week, next year, etc.
e.g. It will snow a lot in winter. She‘ll be 30 next Friday.
2) It is used to denote decisions taken at the moment of
speaking (an action which is not part of a plan).
= a spontaneous
decision.
e.g. It is cold in
here. I‘ll turn on the heating.
3) It is used to denote actions or predictions (hopes,
fears, threats, offers, promises, warnings, requests, comments, etc.) which may
or may not happen in the future.
= a probable
future action.
e.g. I think they will easily win the match. I‘m sure you‘ll
enjoy your visit to the Zoo.
4) It is used to denote things we are not yet sure about
or we haven‘t decided yet.
e.g. Maybe I‘ll buy a car.
5) It is used in object clauses to denote future actions.
e.g. She is anxious to know if
they will manage to enter the hall
before the performance begins.
6) It is used to denote refusals, resistance, reluctance
to do smth (with will in the negative
form) and typical behaviour (in the affirmative sentences with will for all persons).
e.g. The door won‟t open. She‘ll sit for hours.
Note: Shall is used with I/we in
questions for an instruction, recommendation, advice or to offer help.
e.g. Shall we
do it right now? Shall I send him a fax? Shall I help you? Shall we play
tennis?
but : Will
you be quiet, please? Will you get me a paper?
Ex. 1
Identify the meaning of the
Future Indefinite in each sentence on the left and match it with the
appropriate definition on the right.
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1.
The world will become overpopulated in 50 years. 2.
Christmas will fall on Saturday this year. 3.
I‘m sure you will enjoy your visit to the Zoo. 4.
My father is approaching
his retirement age, so he will probably move to the country. 5.
I‘ll go and sort out some
drinks for the guests. 6.
You can tell me your secret.
I won‟t tell anyone else. 7.
Will
you
call me back later? 8.
What time shall we start off tomorrow? |
a)
An action regarded by the
speaker as probable to happen b)
A prediction based on
analysis c)
A spontaneous decision d)
A request addressed to the
2nd person e)
A promise f)
Reluctance to do something g)
A warning h)
Determination strengthened
at the time of speaking i)
Asking for advice j)
An enquiry for an instruction k)
A fact about the future
which is out of anybody‘s control l)
An offer |
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9.
Be careful! If you tease
the cat, it will scratch you! 10.
I‘ve told her so many
times to tidy her room, but she won‟t do
it. 11.
Shall
I
give you another day or two for the
essay? 12.
What shall I say if she calls? 13.
―I‟ll be a pilot when I grow up‖,
said the little boy. |
m) A prediction based on a person‘s belief |
Ex. 2
Use
the Future Indefinite in the following sentences, identify its meaning.
1.
The climate in the next few
years (get milder).
2.
The weather doesn‘t look
very good. Do you think it (rain)?
3.
Can I speak to Jim, please?
– Just a moment. I (put) him through.
4.
Trains and buses (offer)
more comfort in the near future.
5.
I hear John starts his new
school tomorrow. Are you sure he (enjoy) it?
6.
The future situation is
uncertain. Do you think it (change) for the
worse?
7.
Look! The car has bald
tyres. You (get) into an accident.
8.
I‘m awfully hungry. –
(order) a pizza?
9.
I have a splitting headache.
– I (get) you an aspirin.
10.
Here‘s a form for you to
fill in. – (write) in ink?
11.
The child is no trouble, he
(play) by himself for hours.
12.
I‘m leaving for Mexico on
business. (reserve) a room in a hotel for me?
13.
If you drop a toast, it
(fall) butter side down every time.
