By Mary Morel
Future tenses are often used for predictions or planning ahead.
Simple future
The simple future is an action/event in the future.
I will meet you tomorrow.
Future progressive
The future progressive is used for continuing action that will occur in the future.
This time next week I will be sitting on a plane.
Future perfect
The future perfect is used for an action that will be completed by a specified time in the future.
I will have written three chapters by the end of the month.
Future perfect progressive
The future perfect progressive is used for continuing action that will be completed at a specified time in the future.
I will have been walking for days by the time I reach my destination.
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