2. TENSES FUTURE TENSE Simple Future Tense Definition: The Simple Future Tense is used for indicating those actions that we think will happen in the future. In other words, we predict the future. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 2
3. TENSES For example: I think India will win this match. Do you think he will join us for dinner? We shall wait for the bell to ring. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 3
5. TENSES Note: The verb ‘will’ can be used with all the persons. We can also use ‘shall’ instead of ‘will’ with I and We. Negative of will = won’t Negative of shall = shan’t 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 5
6. TENSES Uses of the Simple Future Tense: 1. When we forecast or predict actions in the future, we often use verbs and expressions like think, expect, believe, hope, be sure etc. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 6
7. TENSES For example: They think they will be able to come. I am sure she will refuse this offer. He believes he will be able to stand first. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 7
8. TENSES 2. We also use the Simple Future Tense with will when we decide to do something at the moment of speaking. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 8
10. TENSES For example: Will you like something to drink? Yes, I will have some coffee. Someone is knocking at the door, so I will see who it is. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 10
11. TENSES 2. Future Continuous Tense Definition: We use the Future Continuous Tense to talk about an action or a situation that we think will be continuing at a particular time of the future. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 11
12. TENSES For example: I will be watching TV at 8 o’clock. They will be hosting a party tomorrow. I shall be visiting my grandparents next week. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 12
14. TENSES Uses of Future Continuous Tense: 1. We use the Future Continuous Tense to talk about such actions and situations which have been already planned, or which are a part of a regular routine. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 14
15. TENSES For example: I will be attending the concert tonight. We shall be seeing each other next week. She will be taking the final exam next month. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 15
17. TENSES 2. Future Continuous Tense is often used as a polite way of asking about someone’s plans, especially when we want someone to something for us, i.e. a favour. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 17
18. TENSES For example: Will you be going to the market? If yes, could you get me a pen? Will you be using the car this Sunday? I wondered if I could borrow it. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 18
21. TENSES 3. Future Perfect Tense Definition: The Future Perfect Tense is used to indicate those actions that will be completed by a certain time in the future, but not later than the specified time. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 21
22. TENSES Let us understand this with the help of a figure Past time Present timeFuture time 5 o’clock 6 o’clock 9 o’clock I will have finished dinner by 9 o’clock. Above sentence makes clear that at a specific time in the future a definite action will get over. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 22
25. TENSES Use of Future Perfect Tense: When we use the Future Perfect Tense, we think of a future time and anticipate, that at that particular time, the action will get completed, or over. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 25
26. TENSES For example: We will have reached Mumbai by 6 o’clock tomorrow. You will have graduated in the year 2012. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 26
27. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 27 “By the time this video is finished, You will have learned how to use the future perfect tense.”
28. TENSES 4. Future Perfect Continuous Tense Definition: The Future Perfect Continuous Tense indicates an action which we think will be going on continuously for a given time period of the future. Note: This Tense type is not used very commonly for daily conversations. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 28
29. TENSES For example: They will get tired as they will have been travelling all day. I will have been writing this report for the entire day tomorrow. 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 29
30. TENSES Structure: For all the persons, the structure in this Tense type will remain same. subject + will have been + verb + ing + object 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 30
34. TENSES FEED BACK harbhadrasinh@gmail.com http://harbhadrasinh.blogspot.com/ 3/18/2011 prepared and presented by - h i sarvaiya 34 A BIG THANK YOU - h i sarvaiya
Editor's Notes
Earlier piece from english instructor 3 video
The future continuous tense last part esp
Future cont. in two parts if possible two slides lernen structure part specially
Future cont second part exercise part
Episode 17
Will+have video from the begining
Episode 20
Last summing up video in two parts two slides in continuation ‘tenses overview’