Cover of the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Workbook - A job for me for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Revise the Grammar reference and complete the grammar map.

Answer

WILL

FORM

Affirmative

  • I / You / He / She / It / We / They will visit Japan.

Negative

  • I / You / He / She / It / We / They won't (will not) visit Japan.

Interrogative

  • Will I / you / he / she / it / we / they visit Japan?

Short answers

  • Yes, I / you / he / she / it / we / they will.
  • No, I / you / he / she / it / we / they won't.

USE

Predictions or beliefs about the future, often with time expressions with by or in.

Example: 

  • All plastic will become recyclable by 2025.
  • Electric cars will dominate the market in the next decade.

Opinions about the future, especially with phrases using think, be sure, believe, expect, know, and hope.

Example: 

  • I believe he will win the competition.
  • We expect prices will rise next year.

Inevitable future actions.

Example: 

  • Sean will be 17 next Friday! 
  • The sun will rise tomorrow.

Promises and threats.

Example: 

  • I promise I will help you to tidy the house. 
  • If you don't behave, I will take away your privileges.

Offering to do something.

Example: 

  • We will help you with these heavy books. 
  • I will drive you to the airport.

Spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking.

Example: 

  • There's no coffee. I will go buy some.
  • I forgot my umbrella. I will borrow one from my friend.