SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE (Edit)
SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE (Edit)
SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE (Edit)
A. Definition
Simple future tense is a verb tense used to talk about something that will happen or will be true
in the future. Simple future tenses are tenses to explain an event that has not yet begun and will
occur in the future. Sentences on simple future tense can be characterized by the use of the words
will, shall, and going to. Simple future tense is also used to express a prediction or desire.
Subject +will/Shall+V1+Object
Notes:
- Tomorrow: besok
- Later: nanti
- Next week: minggu depan
- Next month: bulan depan
- Next year: tahun depan
- Soon: segera
- Tonight: malam ini
- By and by: Sebentar lagi
- The day after tomorrow: Lusa
I will take school examination next week (Saya akan mengikuti ujian sekolah pekan
depan)
Danny will be 17 years old next month (Danny akan berusia 17 tahun bulan depan)
We will arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 09.00 a.m (Kita akan tiba di
Bandara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta pukul 09.00 pagi)
They will visit their friends in Solo (Mereka akan mengunjungi teman mereka di Solo)
Will you come to my house tomorrow morning? (Maukah kamu datang ke rumah saya
besok pagi?)
Wait a minute, I will bring you a medicine (Tunggu Sebentar, saya akan membawakanmu
obat)
My mom will love her new car (Ibuku akan menyukai mobil barunya)
Ana will be sad if you say that (Ana akan merasa sedih jika kamu berkata seperti itu)
E. The Differences between Will, Shall and Going to
Broadly, the words will, shall, and going to have the same meaning, which means "will".
However, in some circumstances the word can also differ in meaning based on context.
a. Will/Shall
- Will used to subject I, You, We, They, He, She and It
- Shall be used for subject I, We
- Expressing a desire and insanity (a definite possibility)
- State a common fact or truth
- Declare a promise or offer yourself spontaneously
Example:
I will come to your birthday party tonight (Saya akan pergi ke pesta ulang tahunmu
malam ini)
He will not buy a pencil tomorrow (Dia tidak akan membeli pensil besok)
You look so tired, shall I call the doctor? (Kamu terlihat lelah, perlukan saya
menelpon dokter?)
Family will always be here whenever you need them (Keluarga akan selalu
b. Going to
- Can be used for subject I, You, We, They, He, She and it
She is going to be a teacher (Dia akan menjadi guru) [baru sebatas keinginan]
2. ………………………………………………. (+)
She will not make a simple meal for breakfast (-)
……………………………………………….. (?)
4. ……………………………………………………… (+)
………………………………………………….…… (-)
Shall we read a lot of novels at the library next week (?)
5. ………………………………… (+)
You are not going to be a doctor (-)
………………………………… (?)