Future Simple (Will): Predictions Practice Tests with A2 Grammar Rules & Examples

Future Simple (Will): Predictions

Sometimes we want to talk about what we think will happen in the future. We call this making a prediction. A prediction is when you say what you believe will happen — but you are not 100% sure.

We use will to make predictions in English. Look at these simple examples:

• I think it will rain tomorrow.
• She will probably be a great teacher one day.
• I don't think they will win the match.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use Future Simple (will) to make predictions in English — step by step.

What Is a Prediction?

A prediction is a sentence where you say what you think will happen in the future. You are using your opinion or your knowledge to guess.

Look at this mini-situation:

Marco looks at the sky. The clouds are very dark. He says: "I think it will rain soon."

Marco does not know for certain. He is making a prediction based on what he sees. This is a perfect situation to use will.

Common words and phrases that appear with predictions using will:

• I think …
• I don't think …
• I believe …
• probably
• maybe / perhaps

Rule Breakdown: How to Form Future Simple (Will)

The grammar rule is simple. We use:

Subject + will + base verb

The subject is the person or thing doing the action (for example: I, you, she, the team).
Will is the helping word (we call it an auxiliary verb — a verb that helps another verb).
The base verb is the main verb in its simplest form, with no -s, -ing, or -ed ending.

Examples:

• I will travel to Spain one day.
• She will become a doctor.
• They will win the game.

Important: Will is the same for all subjects. You do NOT change it. There is no "wills" or "willing" in this structure.

Positive Sentences (Affirmative)

To make a positive prediction, use this pattern:

Subject + will + base verb + (rest of sentence)

Subject	Will	Base Verb	Example Sentence
I	will	be	I will be happy tomorrow.
You	will	pass	You will pass the exam.
He	will	win	He will win the race.
She	will	become	She will become a nurse.
It	will	rain	It will rain tonight.
We	will	travel	We will travel next summer.
They	will	arrive	They will arrive late.

Negative Sentences

To make a negative prediction (when you think something will NOT happen), use this pattern:

Subject + will + not + base verb + (rest of sentence)

We often use the short form (called a contraction): will not = won't

Subject	Will Not / Won't	Base Verb	Example Sentence
I	will not / won't	be	I won't be late.
You	will not / won't	fail	You won't fail the test.
He	will not / won't	come	He won't come to the party.
She	will not / won't	win	She won't win the competition.
It	will not / won't	snow	It won't snow in July.
We	will not / won't	move	We won't move to another city.
They	will not / won't	lose	They won't lose the match.

Question Sentences

To ask a question about the future, we move will to the beginning of the sentence, before the subject.

Will + subject + base verb + (rest of sentence)?

Will	Subject	Base Verb	Example Question
Will	I	be	Will I be okay?
Will	you	pass	Will you pass the exam?
Will	he	win	Will he win the race?
Will	she	become	Will she become a doctor?
Will	it	rain	Will it rain tomorrow?
Will	we	travel	Will we travel this year?
Will	they	arrive	Will they arrive on time?

Short answers to will questions:

• Yes → Yes, I/you/he/she/it/we/they will.
• No → No, I/you/he/she/it/we/they won't.

Contractions With Will

In speaking and informal writing, we often make contractions. A contraction is when two words are joined together and we use an apostrophe (') to replace the missing letters.

Full Form	Contraction	Example
I will	I'll	I'll be there soon.
You will	You'll	You'll do well.
He will	He'll	He'll win the prize.
She will	She'll	She'll become famous.
It will	It'll	It'll rain later.
We will	We'll	We'll travel next year.
They will	They'll	They'll arrive tomorrow.
Will not	Won't	It won't snow today.

Note: The negative contraction is won't — this spelling can look surprising! It is NOT "willn't". Remember: will not = won't.

Using Prediction Words With Will

We often add special words to show how sure we are about a prediction. Here are the most common ones at A2 level:

Word / Phrase	Meaning	Example
I think …	I believe this will happen	I think it will be sunny.
I don't think …	I believe this will NOT happen	I don't think she will come.
probably	very likely	He will probably pass.
maybe / perhaps	possible, but not sure	Maybe they will win.
I believe …	I am fairly sure	I believe she will succeed.

Where to put "probably": Place probably after will in positive sentences, and before won't in negative sentences.

• ✅ She will probably pass the exam.
• ✅ She probably won't pass the exam.

Important Differences: Will for Predictions vs. Will for Decisions

Will has more than one use in English. At this level, it is important to know the difference between a prediction and a spontaneous decision (a decision made at the moment of speaking).

Look at these two sentences:

• I think robots will do many jobs in the future. → This is a prediction about the future.
• The phone is ringing. I 'll answer it! → This is a spontaneous decision — the speaker decides right now.

In this lesson, we focus only on predictions. You will learn about decisions with will in another lesson.

Common Mistakes

Here are some mistakes that learners often make with Future Simple (will) predictions. Study them carefully!

❌ She wills become a teacher.
✅ She will become a teacher.
(Will does not change — never add -s!)

❌ I will to study tomorrow.
✅ I will study tomorrow.
(Do not use "to" after will. Use the base verb directly.)

❌ I think she won't to pass.
✅ I think she won't pass.
(No "to" after won't either.)

❌ I don't think she will not come.
✅ I don't think she will come.
(Do not use "I don't think" and "will not" together. Choose one negative only.)

❌ It will raining tomorrow.
✅ It will rain tomorrow.
(Use the base verb after will — never add -ing.)

❌ Will it rains tomorrow?
✅ Will it rain tomorrow?
(Do not add -s to the verb after will in questions.)

❌ She will probably won't pass.
✅ She probably won't pass.
(Don't use "will" and "won't" in the same verb phrase. Choose one.)

Real-Life Examples of Predictions With Will

Here are some everyday prediction sentences to help you remember how to use Future Simple (will):

• I think the weather will be nice at the weekend.
• She will probably get the job — she is very talented.
• I don't think this film will be very good.
• Maybe they won't come to the party.
• I believe electric cars will be very common in the future.
• Do you think it will snow this winter?
• He probably won't remember my name.

Future Simple (Will): Predictions — Quick Summary

Let's look at the key rules for using Future Simple (will) for predictions:

• Use will + base verb to predict what you think will happen in the future.
• Will is the same for all subjects — I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
• For positive sentences: Subject + will + base verb. Example: It will rain.
• For negative sentences: Subject + will not / won't + base verb. Example: It won't rain.
• For questions: Will + subject + base verb? Example: Will it rain?
• Use prediction words like I think, probably, maybe, I believe to show how sure you are.
• probably goes after will in positive sentences: She will probably come.
• probably goes before won't in negative sentences: She probably won't come.
• Never add -s, -ing, or to after will.
• The negative contraction is won't (not "willn't").

Now practise Future Simple (will) predictions in the exercises below.