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The future verb phrase is formed with will or shall plus the main verb.
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SINGULAR
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PLURAL
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Will or Shall + Main Verb
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Will or Shall + Main verb
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I shall (will)
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see
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We shall (will)
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see
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You will
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learn
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You will
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learn
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He
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She will
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be
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They will
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be
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It
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Note: The locution “we shall see” sometimes has a special idiomatic application It then implies skepticism. Example: He says that he is a changed man, and that from now on he intends to be a model husband. We shall see!
Usage of the future verb phrase.
The future verb phrase is used to express an action that will take place in the future. In American English will is used for all persons; however, shall may be used for first person singular and plural in formal speech and writing. The contraction I’ll is commonly used for shall and will.
Examples:
- He will see you tomorrow at eight o’clock.
- They will be late if they don’t hurry.
- I’ll do my best to help you.
- We’ll discuss that later.
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