#103 - Future Perfect - English Grammar


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Future Perfect

The future perfect is used to indicate that something will occur before another action in the future. It can also show that something will happen before or by a specific time in the future. To form the future perfect, use will have + past participle.

Future Perfect- Will have

"Will have + past participle". You can turn the sentences into negative sentences by placing "not" between "will" and "have". "Will + not + have + past participle".
  • Audrey will have played softball for four seasons in 2017.
  • Sophie will have taken Spanish class for three years this fall.
  • They will have built the shed by the time Sam arrives.
  • I will have completed my college education by the time I turn 21.
  • Audrey will not have played softball for four seasons in 2017.
  • Sophie will not have taken Spanish class for three years this fall.
  • They will not have built the shed by the time Sam arrives.
  • I will not have completed my college education by the time I turn 21.

Future Continuous - Yes/No questions with Will have

"Will have" can also be used in questions.
  • Will Audrey have played softball for four seasons in 2017?
  • Will Sophie have taken Spanish class for three years this fall?
  • Will they have built the shed by the time Sam arrives?
  • Will I have completed my college education by the time I turn 21?




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