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:
The pro forma invoice will be a close match to the final invoice.
Don't worry. I'll ask Lumbergh for the flowchart.
Positive Form:
Subject + will + verb + (object(s))
Lawrence will keep track of the floor stock and expense them as they're received.
Negative Form:
Subject + will + not (won't) + verb + (object(s))
The flow production schedule won't meet our shipping needs.
Question Form:
How will you set the rate of personnel turnover?
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:
Don't worry. I'll make sure there is an incentive and hire the workers on a piece-work basis.
Don't worry. I'll blame Milton for the forecast error.
2. The future with 'will' is used to make predictions:
Example:
Process manufacturing will replace boutique manufacturing completely by 2012.
The pro forma invoice will be a close match to the final invoice.
3. The future with 'will' is used with scheduled public events:
Example:
We will affix the price tag before shipment.
The TPS report planning meeting will be held in the goods elevator at 3am.
4. The future with 'will' is used to make promises:
Example:
We'll work in the foreign trade zone.
You'll drive the forklift!