Will and Shall: Future 🔮

Will is one of the most useful words in English. We use it to talk about the future, make predictions, offers, and promises. Shall is used in a smaller number of situations, mainly for offers and suggestions. 🎯

1. Forms at a Glance 📋

Form	Structure	Example
Positive	subject + will + base verb	I will call you tomorrow.
Contraction	subject + 'll + base verb	I'll call you tomorrow.
Negative	subject + won't + base verb	She won't be late.
Question	Will + subject + base verb?	Will you be there?
Short answers	Yes, I will. / No, I won't.	Will she come? Yes, she will.

2. Four Uses of Will 🎯

Use	Example
Predictions about the future	I think it will rain tomorrow.
Promises	I won't tell anyone. I promise.
Offers (I'll...)	That looks heavy. I'll carry it for you.
Instant decisions	A: We have no milk. B: Don't worry, I'll buy some.

3. Shall: Offers and Suggestions 🙋

We use Shall I...? to offer to do something for someone, and Shall we...? to suggest doing something together:

• Shall I open the window? It is very warm in here. (offer) ✅
• Shall I make some tea? (offer) ✅
• Shall we go for a walk? (suggestion) ✅
• Shall we meet at 8? (suggestion) ✅

4. Common Expressions with Will 💬

Will is often used after these expressions:

• I think she will love it. ✅
• I don't think they'll come. ✅
• I hope it won't be cold. ✅
• I'm sure you'll do well. ✅
• Perhaps I'll stay home tonight. ✅

5. Key Rules to Remember ⚠️

✅ Correct	❌ Wrong
She will come tomorrow.	She will comes tomorrow. (no -s after will)
I won't tell anyone.	I willn't tell anyone. (wrong negative form)
Will you help me?	Do you will help me? (no do/does with will)
Shall we go?	Shall we to go? (no 'to' after shall)

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