EGrammar Unit 21 will(2)

英語学習 はてなDUO

We do not use "will" to say what somebody has already arranged or decided to do in the future.

But often, when we talk about the future, we are not talking about what somebody has decided to do. When we predict a future happening or situation, we use "will/won't".

willはこの先すると、すでに決めたことにたいしては使いません。だけど、起こるあるいは起こらないと予想できる未来のことに対してはwill/won'tを使います。

Ann is working next week. (not will work)
Are you going to watch TV this evening? (not Will you watch)
Jill has lived abroad a long time. When she comes back, she will find a lot of changes.
That plate is very hot. If you touch it, you'll burn yourself.
Tom won't pass the exam. He has not studied hard enough.

We often use will with;

  • probably
    • I'll probably be home late tonight
  • sure
    • Don't worry about the exam. I'm sure you'll pass.
  • think
    • Do you think Sarah will like the present we bought her?
  • don't think
    • I don't think the exam will be very difficult.
  • guess
    • I guess your parents will be tired after their trip.
  • suppose
    • When do you suppose Jan and Mark will get married?
  • doubt
    • I doubt you'll need a heavy coat in Las Vegas.
  • I wonder
    • I wonder what will happen.

After hope, we generally use the present

I hope Carol calls tonight.
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

単語

find out about something/ find something out

discover a fact

find someone out

detect a person's offensive or immoral

offend

[trans.] (often "be offended") cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful
[intrans.]commit an illegal act

get in

arrive at its destination
arrive at one's destination
(of a political party or candidate) be elected