Use will plus the base verb for predictions based on opinion, spontaneous decisions, promises, and offers, such as I think it will rain tomorrow or I’ll call you later, I promise. Will stays exactly the same for every subject and never changes form.
Grammar Rule
Will + base verb is the same for all subjects, with no -s or changes.
Will: Rules and Examples
| Use | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Prediction (opinion) | will + base verb | I think it will rain tomorrow. |
| Spontaneous decision | will + base verb | I’m thirsty. I will drink some water. |
| Promise / offer | will + base verb | I’ll call you later, I promise. |
| Question / negative | Will…? / won’t | Will you marry me? They won’t be able to come. |
Remember: the verb after will is always in the base form, no matter the subject.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below forming the correct sentence with will. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Future with Will – Predictions, Decisions, Promises, Offers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you form sentences with will?
Use will plus the base verb for every subject, as in I will drink some water, without adding -s or changing the verb form.
When do you use will instead of going to?
Use will for spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking, opinion-based predictions, promises, and offers, rather than for decided plans.
How do you make the negative and question forms with will?
Use won’t for the negative, as in they won’t be able to come, and put will before the subject for questions, as in will you marry me.
Can will express a promise or an offer?
Yes, will is commonly used for promises and offers, as in I’ll call you later, I promise, or I’ll help you with that.