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Simple future- will
Positive form : I'll [I will] post it tomorrow.
We'll arrange a meeting.
Sally'll call me as soon as your taxi is here.
Negative form: I won't [will not] do it tomorrow.
Jasmine won't forget to do it. Paul.
They won't come back.

Questions: Will you do it tomorrow?
Will she order me a taxi?
When will my taxi come?
Long answers: Yes, I'll do it in a minute.
No, I won't do it today.

Short answers : Yes, I will.
No, I won 't.

This tense is used for predictions about the future:
• In the year 2020 we'll all work until we are 75.
• You'll never finish that report before 1.00.

It is also used to give information about the future (that does not involve intentions
or arrangements):
• In ten minutes we'll test the fire alarm.

It m.ust also be used for conditional use, for example in if-sentences:
• If you do not cancel in time, you'll have to pay a fee.

It is also used to announce a decision in offers, promises and threats, requests and
instructions, and suggestions:
That sounds good. I'll have the steak too.
• I'll tell you as soon as the report is ready.
• I promise I'll inform my boss immediately.
• Do that again and I'll complain your boss.
• Will you fill in this form, please?

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