Will-future

                     will-future

1. Use of the will-future

1.1. future actions happen without the speaker's intention

The sun will shine tomorrow.

1.2. predictions, assumptions

I think Sue will arrive in Paris at 6 pm.

1.3. spontaneous actions

Hang on! I'll have a word with you.

2. Signal words

no unambiguous ones

3. Form

will + infinitive

4. Examples

4.1. Affirmative sentences in the will-future

Long forms	Contracted forms
I will win the match.	I'll win the match.
You will win the match.	You'll win the match.
He will win the match.	He'll win the match.

4.2. Negative sentences in the will-future

Long forms	Contracted forms
I will not win the match.	I'll not win the match.
	I won't win the match.
You will not win the match..	You'll not win the match.
	You won't win the match.
He will not win the match.	He'll not win the match.
	He won't win the match.

4.3. Questions in the will-future

Long forms	Contracted forms
Will I win the match?	not possible
Will you win the match?
Will he win the match?