Reactions and Promises
Future with 'Will'
Future with 'Will' - Make future predictions or express a decision about the future made at the moment with 'will + verb'
Example:
I will pay off my short-term debt within 90 days.
The value of the current assets will rise next quarter.
Positive Form:
Subject + will + verb + (object(s))
The balance of the account will be subject to collection within 15 days if payment is not received.
Negative Form:
Subject + will + not (won't) + verb + (object(s))
They won't have the full results from the year-end inventory for another week.
Question Form:
When will the promised money order arrive in the mail?
How to Use the Future with 'Will'
1. The future with 'will' is used to make spontaneous decisions. These are decisions made at the moment of speaking.
Example:
Wait just a moment, and I will have those net assets values ready for you.
I'll sign the voucher since you've asked so nicely.
2. The future with 'will' is used to make predictions:
Example:
Employee participation in this monthly review will be to our mutual benefit.
The market value will decrease in the future.
3. The future with 'will' is used with scheduled public events:
Example:
The discussion will revolve around the date of issue.
The information technology personnel will process information to customers by use of computers at the end of the month.
4. The future with 'will' is used to make promises:
Example:
You're base rate will never increase for the entire life of the account.
You will be able to confirm the deferred payments.