Will

Will – Form

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will – form

Will is an auxiliary verb. This means that:

we use will + infinitive: I‘ll be (or will be) at home next Saturday.
will has a negative form: I won’t be (or will not be) at home next Saturday.
we put will before the subject in questions: Will you be at home next Saturday?
we use will in short answers: Yes, I will. / No, I won’t (or No, I will not).

Will – Use

We use will to talk about things that we think will happen in the future.

He will love your new coat.
They won’t win this match.

Note that it’s common to use will with the expressions I think, I don’t think, I hope, etc. or also with I’m sure, I’m not sure, perhaps, etc.

I hope they will arrive soon.
I don’t think they‘ll win.
I’m sure you‘ll be fine.
Perhaps I‘ll be late.

We use will for promises or refusals.

I will lend her the money.
I won’t help you.

We use will when we make decisions at the moment of speaking (instant decisions).

A: There’s no milk in the fridge. B: I’ll go to the shop to buy some more.
A: This box is very heavy. B: Don’t worry. I’ll help you.

Examples of Positives Sentences:

I will make sure to call you back as soon as possible.
She will definitely ace the exam if she studies hard.
They will host a fantastic party next weekend.
We will go on an amazing adventure next summer.
The company will launch a new product that will revolutionize the industry.

Examples of Negatives Sentences:

I won't be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
She won't be able to finish the project on time.
They won't be able to find a solution to the problem.
We won'tbe able to go to the beach this weekend due to the weather.
The company won't be able to meet its targets this quarter.

Examples of Questions:

Will you be joining us for dinner tonight?
Will they be arriving at the airport on time?
Will you be able to help me with the project later?
Will it rain tomorrow?
Will we be able to see the fireworks from the park?

Final Uses of Will:

Future predictions or intentions: "I will go to the store later."
Voluntary actions: "I will help you with the dishes."
Offers, promises, or threats: "I will give you a ride home."
Deductions based on evidence or past experience: "It will rain tomorrow."
Requests or demands: "Will you pass the salt, please?"
Spontaneous decisions: "I've decided, I will take the job."
Expressions of willingness: "I will do my best."