Master the Simple Future Tense: Definition, Rules, and Examples Explained

Simple Future Tense Explained: Verbs are the core of communication, expressing actions or states of being. In English grammar, verb tenses are crucial for indicating when an action occurs. The Future Tense specifically denotes actions that will take place in the future. The fundamental structure for constructing sentences in this tense is: Subject + Helping Verb (will) + Base Form of the Verb + Remainder of the Sentence. This tense is also commonly referred to as the Future Indefinite tense. 

Simple Future(Indefinite) Tense

As defined by the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, the simple future tense is “the form of a verb that expresses what will happen in future times.” 

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes the simple future tense as “a verb tense that is used to refer to the future.” 

The Collins Dictionary defines the simple future tense as “A tense of verbs used when the action or event described is to occur after the time of utterance”. 

According to the Macmillan Dictionary, the simple future tense depicts actions or events “expected to exist or happen during the time following the present time.”

Structure of Simple Future(Indefinite) Tense

Structure of Simple/Indefinite Future Tense
Type	Formula & Rule	Examples
Simple Future Tense	Subject + Helping verb (will) + base form of the verb + the rest of the sentence	I will write articles on different topics.

Example of Simple Future(Indefinite)Tense

Here are some illustrative examples of the Simple Future tense:

• I will write articles on different topics. (मैं विभिन्न विषयों पर लेख लिखूंगा।)
• Robert will read various kinds of books. (रॉबर्ट विभिन्न प्रकार की पुस्तकें पढ़ेगा।)
• They will play football on that field. (वे उस मैदान पर फुटबॉल खेलेंगे।)
• April will prefer coffee to tea. (अप्रैल चाय की जगह कॉफी को तरजीह देगा।)
• Bob will go to the library tomorrow. (बॉब कल पुस्तकालय जाएगा।)
• We will go shopping in that market this Monday. (हम इस सोमवार को उस बाजार में खरीदारी करने जाएंगे।)

Tense Chart of Simple Future(Indefinite) Tense In Hindi

	Future
Indefinite	(Indicative phrases often used in Hindi: जाएगा, जाएगी, जाएँगे) The core structure is: Subject + Will/Shall + Verb (base form) + Object

Structure of Sentences in Simple Future(Indefinite) Tense

The Simple Future Tense is employed to express actions or events that are set to occur in the future. Sentences in this tense can be structured in three primary forms: Positive (Affirmative), Negative, and Interrogative. Below, you'll find the structures and examples for each form to enhance your understanding.

Sentence Structure for Affirmative (Positive) Form

Affirmative/Positive Sentence

Subject + Will/Shall + Verb(1st form) + Object

Examples of Affirmative Sentences:

• I will meet him later. (मैं उससे बाद में मिलूंगा। )
• You will come. (आप आओगे।)
• It will rain tomorrow. (कल बरसात होगी।)
• She will be late. (उसे देर हो जाएगी।)
• He will help us later. (वह बाद में हमारी मदद करेगा।)
• We will get married in September. (हम सितंबर में शादी करेंगे।)
• They will cook dinner. (वे रात का खाना बनाएंगे।)

Sentence Structure for Negative Form

Negative Sentence

Subject + Will/Shall not + Verb(1st form) + Object

Examples of Negative Sentences:

• I will not meet him later. (मैं उससे बाद में नहीं मिलूंगा।)
• You will not come. (तुम नहीं आओगे।)
• It will not rain tomorrow. (कल बारिश नहीं होगी)
• She will not be late. (उसे देर नहीं होगी।)
• He will not help us later. (वह बाद में हमारी मदद नहीं करेगा।)
• We will not get married in September. (हम सितंबर में शादी नहीं करेंगे।)
• They will not cool dinner. (वे रात का खाना ठंडा नहीं करेंगे।)

Sentence Structure for Interrogative Form

Interrogative Sentence

Will/Shall + Subject + Verb(1st form) + Object

Examples of Interrogative Sentences:

• Will I go? (क्या मेरा जाना होगा?)
• Will you come early? (क्या तुम जल्दी आओगे?)
• Will it be cold? (क्या यह ठंडा होगा?)
• Will she dance? (क्या वह नाचेगी?)
• Will Mom be mad? (क्या माँ पागल हो जाएगी?)
• Will we cook? (क्या हम खाना बनाएंगे?)
• Will the dog come with us? (क्या कुत्ता हमारे साथ आएगा?)

In summary, the Simple Future Tense can be understood as follows:

	Subject	Auxiliary Verb		Auxiliary Verb	Object
Positive Form	I	Will		open	the door.
Positive Form	You	Will		finish	before me.
Negative Form	She	Will	not	be	at school tomorrow.
Negative Form	We	Will	not	leave	yet.
Interrogative Form	Will	you		arrive	on time?
Interrogative Form	Will	they		want	dinner?

Example of “To See” in Simple Future(Indefinite) Tense 

Affirmative	Negative	Interrogative
I will see.	I won't see	Will I see?
I shall see.		Shall I see?
You will see.	You won't see	Will you see?
He will see.	He won't see	Will he see?
We will see.	We won't see	Will we see?
We shall see		Shall we see?
They will see	They won't see	Will they see?

Contraction With Simple Future(Indefinite) Tense

In spoken English, it's common to use contractions for the subject and auxiliary verb in the Simple Future tense. Here are some examples:

I will	I'll
You Will	You'll
He will She will It will	He'll She'll It'll
We will	We'll
They will	They'll

 Uses of Simple Future(Indefinite) Tense

Explore the various applications of the Simple Future tense:

1. The Simple Future tense is used to talk about things which we cannot control, It expresses the future as fact.
2. We use this tense to talk about what we think or believe will happen in the future.
3. We use this tense when we decide to do something at the time of speaking.

Examples of Uses of Simple Future(Indefinite)Tense 

Here are some practical examples of the Simple Future Tense in use:

1. Expressing Future Facts: The Simple Future tense is used to state events that are certain to happen and are beyond our control.

For instance:

• It shall be twenty next Saturday. (अगले शनिवार को बीस होंगे।)
• It will be Diwali in a week. (एक हफ्ते में दिवाली होगी।)
• We will know our exam results in May. (हम अपने परीक्षा परिणाम मई में जानेंगे)

2. Expressing Beliefs and Predictions: This tense is used to share our thoughts or beliefs about future occurrences.

For instance:

• I think Pakistan will win the match. (मुझे लगता है कि पाकिस्तान मैच जीत जाएगा।)
• I'm sure Helen will get the first class. (मुझे यकीन है कि हेलेन को प्रथम श्रेणी मिलेगी।)

3. Expressing Spontaneous Decisions: We utilize this tense when making a decision to act at the moment of speaking.

For instance:

• It is raining. I will take an umbrella. (बारिश हो रही है। मैं एक छाता लूंगा।)
  “Mr Sinha is very busy at the moment”- “All right. I'll wait”. ("श्री सिन्हा इस समय बहुत व्यस्त हैं" - "ठीक है। मैं इंतजार करूँगा"।)

Exercise1:  

Translate Simple Future(Indefinite)Tense sentences from English to Hindi-
We will meet him in the Library	हम उनसे लाइब्रेरी में मिलेंगे
She will wear new silk sarees.	वह नई सिल्क साड़ियां पहनेंगी।
Tomorrow we will go to the zoo.	कल हम चिड़ियाघर जाएंगे।
I will write him a formal letter.	मैं उसे एक औपचारिक पत्र लिखूंगा।
She wiil sing a melodiois song.	वह एक मधुर गीत गाती है।
Riddhima will solve the problem.	रिद्धिमा समस्या का समाधान करेंगी।
Rohan will not play cricket.	रोहन क्रिकेट नहीं खेलेगा।
Ratan will host the party tonight.	रतन आज रात पार्टी की मेजबानी करेंगे।
Apurva will come tomorrow.	अपूर्वा कल आएगी।

Exercise2:  

Translate Simple Future(Indefinite)Tense sentences from Hindi to English-
We will go to the club tomorrow.	हम कल क्लब जाएंगे।
They will be in the room next door.	वे बगल के कमरे में होंगे।
The baby will be three years old next week.	अगले हफ्ते बच्चा तीन साल का हो जाएगा।
I will get the tickets for you the day after tomorrow.	मैं परसों आपके लिए टिकट लूंगा।
My parents will buy a house in Columbia next year.	मेरे माता-पिता अगले साल कोलंबिया में एक घर खरीदेंगे।
Sheena will be here for Christmas this year.	शीना इस साल क्रिसमस के लिए यहां आएंगी।
I will see you on Wednesday.	मैं आपको बुधवार को देखूंगा।
She will get married in February this year.	वह इसी साल फरवरी में शादी करेंगी।
She will be here for the winter.	वह यहां सर्दियों के लिए रहेगी।
I will be back very soon.	मैं बहुत जल्द वापस आऊंगा।