Future tenses

"Will" and "will continuous" are two future tenses in English, each used to describe different aspects of future actions or events. 

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• Future Simple (Will):

  • Usage: The future simple, often referred to as "will," is used to express a simple prediction, decision, promise, or spontaneous intention for actions or events that will happen in the future. It is also used for offers, requests, and polite expressions.

  • Examples:

    • I will call you tomorrow. (Future action)

    • She will probably win the competition. (Prediction)

    • I promise I will help you. (Promise)

    • Will you pass me the salt, please? (Request)

    • I'll pick you up at the airport. (Offer)

• Future Continuous (Will Continuous or Will Be Doing):

  • Usage: The future continuous tense, formed with "will be" + the base form of the verb + "ing" (e.g., will be eating, will be studying), is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time or during a future event. It emphasizes the duration of the action.

  • Examples:

    • I will be working late tonight. (Indicates the ongoing nature of the future action)

    • They will be celebrating their anniversary at 8 PM. (Ongoing action during a specific future time)