Which verb tense expresses something that will happen?
The verb tense that expresses something that will happen in the future is called the future tense. To form the future tense in English, we typically use the helping verb "will" or "shall" followed by the base form of the main verb. For example:
- "I will go to the store tomorrow."
- "She shall arrive at noon."
When using "will," it is used for all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they). "Shall" is mainly used with "I" and "we" but can also be used with other subjects for emphasis or in formal contexts.
It's important to note that English also has other ways of expressing the future, such as using the present continuous tense ("I am going to the store tomorrow") or modal verbs like "going to" ("I am going to go to the store tomorrow"). However, the simple future tense using "will" or "shall" is the most commonly used form.