Verbs

Will & Shall (Verbs)

1. We use will with the basic form of the verb. We do not use to with the verb after will and we do not add -s, -ing or -ed to the verb after will:

Positive → I/ you/ he/ she/ it/ we/ you/ they will go

Short forms → I/ you/ he/ she/ it/ we/ you/ they'll go

Negative → I/ you/ he/ she/ it/ we/ you/ they will not/ won't go

Questions → Will I/ you/ he/ she/ it/ we/ you/ they go?

Short answers → Yes, I will   No, I won't

Exercise – 1

Put in will ('ll) or won't.

1. Don't drink coffee before you go to bed. You won’t sleep.

2. 'Are you ready yet?' 'Not yet. I ____ be ready in five minutes.'

3. I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I ____ be at home tomorrow.

4. It ____ not rain, so you don't need to take an umbrella.

5. A: I don't feel very well this evening.

B: Well, go to bed early and you ____ feel better in the morning.

6. It's Ravi's birthday next Monday. He ____ be 25.

7. I'm sorry I was late this morning. It ____ happen again.

Exercise – 2

Which is right?

1. We'll ge / We're going to the theatre tonight. We've got tickets. We're going is right

2. I'm sure she'll lend / she's lending us some money. She's very rich.

3. 'Why are you putting your coat on?' 'I'll go / I'm going out.'

4. Do you think Claire will phone / is phoning us tonight?

5. Arun can't meet us on Saturday. He'll work / He's working.

6. Will / Shall you be at home tomorrow evening?

Complete the sentences. Use I think I'll... or I don't think I'll... + one of these verbs:

buy, go, have, play