In the future simple tense, questions are formed by using the auxiliary verb “will” before the subject, followed by the base form of the main verb.
Here’s how to construct future simple questions:
Structure:
Will + \[ Subject + Base form of the verb + Complements or additional information
Examples:
Will you play football tomorrow?
Will she finish her homework?
Will we go to the stadium next week?
Will they buy a new car?
Will he come back early tomorrow?
Table: Future simple question
| Subject | Future simple interrogative | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | Will + subject + base verb | Will I play the piano in the concert? |
| You | Will + subject + base verb | Will you attend the meeting tomorrow? |
| He/She/It | Will + subject + base verb | Will she complete the assignment on time? |
| We | Will + subject + base verb | Will we go to the party on Saturday? |
| You (plural) | Will + subject + base verb | Will you help with the event preparation? |
| They | Will + subject + base verb | Will they join us for dinner? |
Usage future simple – question:
Asking about future intentions:
Used to inquire about someone’s intention or decision regarding a future action.
Example:
Will you attend the party?
Seeking predictions or assumptions:
Used to ask for predictions or assumptions about future events.
Example:
Will the stock market rise next month?
Inquiring about scheduled events:
Used to ask about events that are part of a schedule or plan in the future.
Example:
Will the concert take place at 7 PM?
Asking for confirmations or offers:
Used to seek confirmation or ask about future offers or promises.
Example:
Will you help me with my project?
Common mistakes to avoid:
Incorrect: You will come to the event?
Correct: Will you come to the event? (Place “will” before the subject.)
Incorrect: Will they will buy a new house?
Correct: Will they buy a new house? (Use “will” only once in the sentence.)
Understanding how to form and use future simple questions allows you to inquire about future intentions, predictions, offers, or scheduled events in English. Practice constructing questions in the future simple tense to enhance your language skills. Happy learning!
