In the future perfect continuous tense, questions are constructed by using the auxiliary verb “will” followed by the subject, “have been“, then the present participle (base form + –ing) of the main verb, and any additional information or complements.
Here’s how to create future perfect continuous questions:
Structure:
Will + subject + have + been + Present participle of the main verb (base form + –ing) + Complements or additional information + ?
Examples:
Will you have been studying for five hours by the time she arrives?
Will he have been working on the project all day?
Will we have been waiting for the train at the station for an hour?
Will they have been playing soccer in the park since morning?
Will he have been living in the city for ten years by next month?
Table: Future perfect continuous – question
| SUBJECT PRONOUN | FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS AFFIRMATIVE | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|---|
| I | Will I have been + present participle + ? | Will I have been studying for an hour by then? |
| You | Will you have been + present participle + ? | Will you have been working on the project all day? |
| He/She/It | Will he/she/it have been + present participle + ? | Will she have been waiting for long by noon? |
| We | Will we have been + present participle + ? | Will we have been practicing the piano for a month by Sunday? |
| You (plural) | Will you have been + present participle + ? | Will you have been living in this city for a year? |
| They | Will they have been + present participle + ? | Will they have been renovating their house for a week? |
Usage of future perfect continuous – question:
Inquiring about continuous duration leading to a future point:
Used to ask about the duration of a continuous action leading up to a specified future moment.
Example:
Will you have been practicing the piano for two hours by the time the guests arrive?
Seeking clarification on prolonged actions or efforts:
Employed to seek confirmation or clarification regarding actions or efforts continuing for an extended period by a certain future moment.
Example:
Will she have been volunteering at the shelter for a year by next week?
Asking about anticipated ongoing activities:
Can be used to inquire about ongoing activities that are anticipated to have taken place in the future.
Example:
Will they have been working on the project for ten hours by the end of the day?
Understanding how to form and use questions in the future perfect continuous tense allows you to inquire about the duration of ongoing actions leading up to a specific future moment. Practice constructing questions in the future perfect continuous tense to enhance your language skills. Happy learning!
