In the future perfect simple tense, questions are constructed by using the auxiliary verb “will“, followed by the subject, “have“, then the past participle of the main verb, and any additional information or complements.
Here’s how to create future perfect simple questions:
Structure:
Will + Subject + have + Past participle of the main verb + Complements or additional information + ?
Examples:
Will you have completed the assignment by next Monday?
Will she have submitted her report by the deadline?
Will we have finished our project by the time they arrive?
Will they have graduated from college by the end of the semester?
Will he have visited all the museums by the time he leaves?
Table: Future perfect simple – question
| SUBJECT PRONOUN | FUTURE PERFECT INTERROGATIVE | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|---|
| I | will I have + past participle? | Will I have finished my work by tomorrow? |
| You | will you have + past participle? | Will you have completed the assignment by then? |
| He/She/It | will he/she/it have + past participle? | Will she have cooked dinner by 7 PM? |
| We | will we have + past participle? | Will we have reached the destination by noon? |
| You (plural) | will you have + past participle? | Will you have solved the problem by morning? |
| They | will they have + past participle? | Will they have finalized the deal by Friday? |
Usage of future perfect simple – question:
Inquiring about anticipated completion of an action:
Used to ask about the completion of an action anticipated to happen before a specific point or period in the future.
Example:
Will you have read the entire series by next month?
Seeking confirmation on achievements:
Employed to seek confirmation or clarification regarding anticipated achievements or accomplishments by a certain future moment.
Example:
Will she have achieved her career goals by the age of 30?
Asking about future experiences:
Can be used to inquire about experiences or events anticipated to have occurred by a particular future time.
Example:
Will they have traveled to all the continents by the end of the year?
When NOT to use future perfect (question):
Avoid using the future perfect (question) tense unless the action you ask about will be completed before a specific future deadline. If there’s no mention of a deadline, opt for the simple future tense.
Correct: Will Linda depart?
Incorrect: Will Linda have departed?
Understanding how to form and use questions in the future perfect simple tense allows you to inquire about completed actions or achievements anticipated to occur before a specified future moment. Practice constructing questions in the future perfect simple tense to enhance your language skills. Happy learning!
