Form
Positive
| Subject | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| All subjects | subject + will + base verb | I will call you later. |
| Contraction: I'll, you'll, he'll, she'll, it'll, we'll, they'll | ||
Negative
| Subject | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| All subjects | subject + won't + base verb | She won't be here tomorrow. |
Questions
| Type | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Yes/No | Will + subject + base verb? | Will you help me? |
| Wh- | Wh- + will + subject + base? | When will you be home? |
Will never changes:
It's the same for all subjects. "He will" — NOT "He wills". After will, always use the base verb: "I will go" (NOT "I will going" or "I will went")
Use
| Use | Examples |
|---|---|
| Predictions about the future (based on opinion) |
I think it will rain tomorrow.
She won't pass the exam — she never studies.
|
| Spontaneous decisions (decided at the moment of speaking) |
"There's no milk." — "Don't worry, I'll buy some."
Hold on, I'll get the door.
|
| Promises |
I won't tell anyone. I promise.
I will always love you.
|
| Offers and requests |
Will you help me with this?
I'll carry that for you.
|
| Facts about the future |
The sun will rise at 6:45 tomorrow.
|
Will vs. Going To:
Use WILL for spontaneous decisions (you decide NOW). Use GOING TO for plans already made (you decided BEFORE). See the comparison page for full details.
Will or Going To? →
Signal words
I think / I believe
probably
perhaps / maybe
tomorrow
next week / month / year
in the future
one day
soon
Exercises
Exercise 1 — Fill in the blank
Use will + the verb in brackets.
1.
I think it (be) cold tomorrow.
2.
Don't worry. I (not / tell) anyone.
3.
(you / help?) me with this bag?
4.
The phone is ringing. (I / answer) it.
5.
She studies every day. I'm sure she (pass) the exam.
Exercise 2 — Will or Going To?
Choose the most natural option.
1. "There's no sugar." — "OK, I _____ get some from the shop." (spontaneous decision)
2. I _____ visit my grandmother this weekend. (already decided)
3. I think electric cars _____ replace petrol cars. (general prediction)