Reactions and Promises
Future with 'Will'
Future with 'Will' - Make future predictions or express a decision about the future made at the moment with 'will + verb'
Example:
The information technology industry will continue to grow
We will overnight your package to you at your expense.
Positive Form:
Subject + will + verb + (object(s))
There will be a combined statement available next week.
Negative Form:
Subject + will + not (won't) + verb + (object(s))
They won't be able to extend the date of credit rating for a longer period.
Question Form:
When will the financial statement for the quarter be ready?
How to Use the Future with 'Will'
1. The future with 'will' is used to make spontaneous decisions. These are decisions made at the moment of speaking.
Example:
I'll sign the voucher since you've asked so nicely.
I'm sure Kim will account for the market capitalization when she updates the report.
2. The future with 'will' is used to make predictions:
Example:
The market value will decrease in the future.
Our operating profits will increase over the next five years.
3. The future with 'will' is used with scheduled public events:
Example:
This will sell lower than the value at market price.
The information technology personnel will process information to customers by use of computers at the end of the month.
4. The future with 'will' is used to make promises:
Example:
The proxy vote will ensure that the CEO won't be at his post this time next week.
We will overnight your package to you at your expense.