In Episode 4, we talked about some of the uses of

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In Episode 4, we talked about some of the uses of will. Here is some more information.

Definite events in the future

We use will to talk about definite events in the future.

• My face will be on your television every night at 6 o'clock in front of a huge audience.

And also for forecasting the weather.

• It will be hot in the south.

A) Tick these sentences if they refer to things that will definitely happen (or NOT happen) in the future.

1. Hilary Clinton will be the next president of the United States.

2. I will do well at university.

3. The European Cup Final will take place in May next year.  4. Prince Charles will be the next King of England.

5. After Beijing, the next Olympic Games will take place in Paris.  6. It will be warm and sunny in Italy this summer. 

7. Russell Crowe will win an Oscar next year.

8. It will rain every day next month in London.

B) Can you replace will with may in any of the above sentences?

Yes, you can replace will with may in all sentences that you didn’t tick.

Offers

We also use will to make offers, especially when you make an instant decision to do something.

• It’s very hot in here.

I'll open the window.

C) Complete these conversations by offering to do something.

1. It's very cold in here.

__I’ll turn on the heater._________________________

2. There's someone at the door.

__I’ll check who it is._ ____________________________

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3. I'm feeling hungry.

__I’ll cook you some dinner.______________________

4. I'm thirsty.

__I’ll get you some water.________________________

5. I'd like to read a newspaper.

__I’ll bring you one._____________________________

6. I’m late for school.

__I’ll drive you there.____________________________

Predictions

We can use will to predict something in the future. It is commonly used in advertising.

• This chocolate is so smooth it will melt a beautiful lady's heart.

D) Match the advertising slogans on the left with a future prediction on the right.

1. These pizzas are so delicious b) you will want to eat two!

2. This sofa is so comfortable a) you will fall asleep on it!

3. This train is so fast d) you will arrive in half the time!

4. These plane tickets are so cheap e) you will want to take a friend!

5. This shampoo is so smooth c) your hair will feel like silk!