International TEFL InstituteFuture Functions
Look at these functions of the Future Simple tense (will + bare infinitive)
1. A command or order:
* Will you sit down and listen!
2. A future possibility or prediction:
* It’ll probably be too late to do anything by then.
* I think the weather will improve tomorrow.
3. An offer or promise:
* I’ll help you with the suitcase.
* I will always be your friend.
4. A definite future event:
* The Olympic Games will be held in London.
* Mark will be 7 next spring.
5. A request:
* Will you lend me a hand?
* Will you let me stay with you for a week?
The future form ‘shall’ is often used for suggestions:
Shall we dance?
Occasionally ‘shall’ can perform other functions too.
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