Verb tenses - Simple future

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How to form it: (will) + (verb). Examples: I will run; she will play. THE BIG PICTURE:
Use this tense to:

1. Talk about actions or conditions that will occur in the future.
   Example: Paul will graduate from Harvard in 2010.
2. To express a promise or intention.
   Example 1: We’ll call you when we get to the airport.
   Example 2: I’ll see if I have any helpful contacts for your job search.
3. To volunteer to do something.
   Example: I’ll make chocolate chip cookies for the bake sale.
4. To command somebody to do something.
   Example: You’ll clean up your room right now!

NOTE: When forming questions, use “shall” instead of “will” for (I/we) sentences. Examples:

• Shall we dance?
• Shall I go to the store and pick up something for dinner?