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Will in English: Spontaneous Decisions, Predictions, and Promises
Will + base verb never changes form, no matter the subject: I will, she will, they will.
Written by Bryan López, Profesor de inglés · Updated
Will is used for decisions you make at the moment of speaking, predictions based on opinion (without solid evidence), promises, and offers. It never changes form: will is the same for every subject.
Affirmative (same form for every subject)
Negative and questions
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The uses of will
A spontaneous decision, made right at the moment of speaking: "I'm thirsty. I'll get some water." A prediction based on opinion, without solid evidence: "I think it will rain tomorrow." Promises: "I will always love you." Offers: "I'll carry that for you."
Will never changes form
Unlike other verbs, will is exactly the same for every subject: I will, you will, he will, she will, we will, they will. You never say "he wills" or add -s to it.
Common mistakes learners make
Using going to for a spontaneous decision, when it should be will: if you decide something right at the moment of speaking, you use will, not going to (going to is for plans already decided beforehand). It's also common to try to conjugate will like a regular verb, adding -s with he/she/it.
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Frequently asked questions
How is will formed?
Will + the main verb in its base form, the same for every subject: I will go, she will go.
What is will used for?
For spontaneous decisions (made in the moment), predictions based on opinion, promises, and offers.
How do you make will negative?
With won't (will not) + base verb: I won't go, she won't come.
Does will change based on the subject?
No, will is always the same: I will, you will, he will, she will, we will, they will. It never takes -s or changes form.
What are some examples of will?
"I will call you later." "She will probably be late." "I'll help you with that."
Why do learners mix up will and going to?
Because many languages don't always distinguish between a spontaneous decision and a plan already made, while in English that difference determines whether you use will or going to.
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