Future Continuous Tense With Examples, Rules, Usage

The Future Continuous Tense is used to talk about actions that will be happening in the future and will be ongoing at a specific time. It’s formed with will be + base verb + -ing.

Examples:

• I will be studying tomorrow.
• I will be working tomorrow afternoon.
• She will be singing at the concert next week.
• They will not be playing soccer in the evening.
• He will not be watching TV at 8 p.m.
• Will you be studying later tonight?
• Will they be traveling to Paris next month?

Usages of the Past Continuous Tense

Ongoing Actions in the Future

It is used to describe actions or events that will be in progress at a specific point in the future.

Examples:

• I will be studying for my exam tomorrow evening.
• They will be hiking in the mountains all day next Saturday.
• She will be cooking dinner at 7 p.m. tomorrow.
• I will not be working on Sunday.
• The children will not be watching TV all afternoon.
• At this time next month, he will not be traveling abroad.
• Will you be attending the conference next week?
• Will they be visiting their grandparents on Saturday?
• Will she be dancing at the party tomorrow night?

Predictions with Evidence

It can be used to make predictions about the future based on present evidence.

Examples:

• Look at those dark clouds. It will be raining soon.
• The weatherman says it will be raining this afternoon.
• Judging by the dark clouds, it looks like it will be snowing soon.
• The clear sky suggests it will not be raining today.
• Given the time, they will not be serving breakfast anymore.
• According to the forecast, it will not be snowing tomorrow.
• Will it be raining later according to the weather report?
• Will they be serving lunch at this time of day?
• Will it be snowing tomorrow based on the forecast?

Polite Inquiries

It can be used to make polite inquiries or offers about someone’s future plans.

Examples:

• Could you let me know if you will be attending the meeting tomorrow?
• Would it be convenient if we will be discussing the project on Friday?
• May I ask if you will be available for a call at 3 p.m.?
• Would it be possible to let me know if you will not be attending the event?
• Could you kindly inform me if you will not be able to make it on time?
• Is there a chance you will not be participating in the workshop?
• Will you be needing any assistance with the presentation?
• Will you be available for a call later this afternoon?
• Will he be attending the conference next week?

Actions Interrupted by Another Future Action

It can be used to describe an action that will be in progress when another future action occurs.

Examples

• She will be cooking dinner when her friend arrives.
• They will be playing outside, but then it will start raining.
• I will be watching TV when the electricity goes out.
• She will not be studying when her sister calls.
• They will not be swimming in the pool when it starts to thunder.
• I will not be shopping when the store closes.
• Will she be reading a book when her friends arrive?
• Will he be playing soccer when it starts to rain?
• Will we be hiking when the trail ends?

Future Continuous Tense Chart

Time Expressions

Time Expressions are words or phrases that indicate when an action or event occurs. They provide context about the timing of an action.

Examples:

• I will be reading a book at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
• They will be playing in the park all afternoon.
• She will be cooking dinner at 7 p.m. tonight.
• I will not be studying at 5 AM next Sunday.
• They won’t be swimming in the lake this afternoon.
• She will not be playing video games by this time tomorrow.
• Will you be working at 8 AM tomorrow?
• Will they be traveling to Paris this weekend?
• Will she be dancing at the party tonight?

Forming the Future Continuous Tense

Affirmative Sentences

Affirmative sentences in Future Continuous Tense are statements that express an action that will be ongoing at a specific point in the future.

Subject + will be/shall be + verb(1st form) ing + object.

Examples:

• I will be reading a story tonight.
• She will be drawing a picture.
• They will be playing with their toys.
• He will be watching his favorite cartoon.
• We will be going for a walk in the garden.
• I will be eating ice cream for dessert.
• She will be singing a song for the talent show.
• They will be building a sandcastle at the beach.
• He will be riding his bike in the park.
• We will be having a picnic this weekend.
• I will be planting flowers in the garden.
• She will be practicing ballet in the afternoon.
• They will be visiting their cousins.

The sentences given above are broken down according to their grammatical structure.

Subject	Will be/Shall be	Verb (1st Form) + ing	Object	Complement.
I	will be	reading	a story	tonight.
She	will be	drawing	a picture	.
They	will be	playing	with their toys	.
He	will be	watching	his favorite cartoon	.
We	will be	going	for a walk	in the garden.
I	will be	eating	ice cream	for dessert.
She	will be	singing	a song	for the talent show.
They	will be	building	a sandcastle	at the beach.
He	will be	riding	his bike	in the park.
We	will be	having	a picnic	this weekend.
I	will be	planting	flowers	in the garden.
She	will be	practicing	ballet	in the afternoon.
They	will be	visiting	their cousins	.
He	will be	playing	video games	with his friends.
We	will be	going	to the zoo	next month.
I	will be	helping	Mom	in the kitchen.
She	will be	learning	a new dance routine	.
They	will be	going	on a camping trip	.
He	will be	watching	a magic show	.
We	will be	visiting	the museum	on Saturday.

Negative Sentences

Negative sentences are statements that express the opposite of something being true or an action not taking place. In English, negative sentences often involve the use of words like not or contractions like isn’t, aren’t, won’t,  etc.

Subject + (will/shall) not + be + verb(1st form) ing + object.

Examples:

• I will not be watching TV tonight.
• She will not be swimming at the pool.
• They will not be playing video games.
• He will not be eating candy before dinner.
• We will not be going to the amusement park.
• I will not be visiting the zoo on Sunday.
• She will not be playing with her toys.
• They will not be having pizza for dinner.
• He will not be going to the movies.
• We will not be having a sleepover this weekend.
• I will not be painting a picture.

The sentences given above are broken down according to their grammatical structure.

Subject	(Will/Shall) Not	Be	Verb (1st Form) + ing	Object	Complement.
I	will not	be	watching	TV	tonight.
She	will not	be	swimming	at the pool	.
They	will not	be	playing	video games	.
He	will not	be	eating	candy	before dinner.
We	will not	be	going	to the amusement park	.
I	will not	be	visiting	the zoo	on Sunday.
She	will not	be	playing	with her toys	.
They	will not	be	having	pizza	for dinner.
He	will not	be	going	to the movies	.
We	will not	be	having	a sleepover	this weekend.
I	will not	be	painting	a picture	.
She	will not	be	playing	soccer	with friends.
They	will not	be	visiting	the theme park	.
He	will not	be	going	to the library	.
We	will not	be	having	a picnic	on Sunday.
I	will not	be	riding	my bike	.
She	will not	be	playing	with her pet cat	.
They	will not	be	watching	a movie	at home.
He	will not	be	going	to the amusement park	.
We	will not	be	visiting	Grandma	this week.

Interrogative Sentences

Interrogative sentences are questions that seek information. They start with question words like who, what, when, where, why, how, or with auxiliary verbs like is, are, do, can, will, etc. They’re used to gather information or engage in conversation.

Will/Shall + Subject + be + verb(1st form) ing + object?

Examples:

• Will I be going to the park tomorrow?
• Will she be reading a book later?
• Will they be playing at the playground?
• Will he be watching a cartoon on TV?
• Will we be visiting the zoo next week?
• Will I be having spaghetti for dinner?
• Will she be singing a song for the talent show?
• Will they be going on a nature hike?
• Will he be playing video games with friends?
• Will we be going to the museum on Saturday?
• Will I be helping Mom in the garden?

The sentences given above are broken down according to their grammatical structure.

Will/Shall	Subject	Be	Verb (1st Form) + ing	Object	Complement?
Will	I	be	going	to the park	tomorrow?
Will	she	be	reading	a book	later?
Will	they	be	playing	at the playground	?
Will	he	be	watching	a cartoon on TV
Will	we	be	visiting	the zoo	next week?
Will	I	be	having	spaghetti	for dinner?
Will	she	be	singing	a song	for the talent show?
Will	they	be	going	on a nature hike	?
Will	he	be	playing	video games	with friends?
Will	we	be	going	to the museum	on Saturday?
Will	I	be	helping	Mom	in the garden?
Will	she	be	learning	a new dance routine	?
Will	they	be	visiting	their grandparents	?
Will	he	be	playing	basketball	after school?
Will	we	be	shopping	for groceries	tomorrow?
Will	I	be	riding	my bike	in the evening?
Will	she	be	baking	cookies	in the kitchen?
Will	they	be	watching	a movie	at the cinema?
Will	he	be	building	a model airplane	?
Will	we	be	having	a family dinner	tonight?

Future Continuous Tense Example Sentences

Affirmative Sentences

1. Pakistan will be progressing.
2. He will be shivering with cold.
3. The wrestlers will be wrestling.
4. We shall be listening to the news.
5. They will be visiting the zoo.
6. The beggar will be begging.
7. The pilgrims (Haji) will be performing pilgrimage (Haji).
8. The Muslims will be saying Eid prayers.
9. We shall be serving our country.
10. Our army will be defending the country.
11. I will be playing with my pet dog.
12. She will be baking cookies in the kitchen.
13. They will be watching a movie at the cinema.
14. He will be building a model airplane.
15. We will be having a family dinner tonight.
16. I will be doing a puzzle in the afternoon.
17. She will be attending a painting class.
18. They will be going to a birthday party.
19. He will be playing basketball with his team.
20. We will be shopping for groceries tomorrow.

Negative Sentences

1. They will not be talking.
2. The rich man will not be giving alms.
3. The Bucher will not be slaughtering the cow.
4. Horses will not be grazing in the field.
5. The old man will not be dozing in the room.
6. The students will not be making a noise.
7. The smoke will not be rising from the hearth.
8. The stars will not be shining in the day.
9. He hasn’t finished his homework yet.
10. I am not going to the party.
11. I will not be baking cookies.
12. She will not be practicing the piano.
13. They will not be going on a field trip.
14. He will not be watching a magic show.
15. We will not be having a family dinner tonight.
16. I will not be playing board games.
17. She will not be taking a dance class.
18. They will not be attending a birthday party.
19. He will not be playing football with friends.
20. We will not be going to the beach this weekend.

Interrogative Sentences

1. Will Sana be writing a letter?
2. Will Ali be sleeping?
3. Will they be taking part in games?
4. When will the postman be delivering the post?
5. Whom will he be telling the secret to?
6. Will the Mason be building a new house?
7. Will the rich be helping the poor?
8. Will she be drawing the map of Pakistan?
9. How did you learn to swim?
10. Can you pass me the salt, please?
11. Will I be doing a puzzle this weekend?
12. Will she be attending an art class?
13. Will they be going to a birthday party?
14. Will he be playing soccer with his team?
15. Will we be going on a road trip next month?
16. Will I be playing with my pet dog?
17. Will she be cooking dinner in the kitchen?
18. Will they be watching a movie at home?
19. Will he be going to the amusement park?
20. Will we be visiting Grandma this Sunday?

Quiz:

1. Tomorrow, I _____ (be) studying for my final exams.
   • a) will be
   • b) will been
   • c) will being
2. At this time next week, she _____ (perform) on stage.
   • a) will be performing
   • b) will performs
   • c) will perform
3. They _____ (not, play) video games all night.
   • a) will not play
   • b) will not be playing
   • c) will not playing
4. What _____ you _____ (do) this time next year?
   • a) will, do
   • b) will, be doing
   • c) will be, doing
5. He _____ (be) traveling to Europe in June.
   • a) will be
   • b) will being
   • c) will beed
6. By 8 PM tonight, we _____ (have) dinner at the restaurant.
   • a) will have been
   • b) will have
   • c) will has
7. I’m sorry, but I _____ (not, be) available at that time.
   • a) will not be
   • b) will not being
   • c) will not being
8. At this time tomorrow, they _____ (sit) on the beach, watching the sunset.
   • a) will sit
   • b) will be sitting
   • c) will sitting
9. She _____ (read) a novel when I call her later.
   • a) will be read
   • b) will be reading
   • c) will read
10. We _____ (not, work) on weekends.

• • a) will not be working
  • b) will not work
  • c) will not working

11. By the time you arrive, I _____ (wait) for over an hour.

• • a) will be wait
  • b) will have been waiting
  • c) will have waiting

12. What _____ you _____ (watch) on TV tonight?

• • a) will, watch
  • b) will, be watching
  • c) will be, watching

Answers:

1. a) will be
2. a) will be performing
3. b) will not be playing
4. b) will, be doing
5. a) will be
6. b) will have
7. a) will not be
8. b) will be sitting
9. b) will be reading
10. a) will not be working
11. b) will have been waiting
12. c) will be, watching

FAQS:

What is the structure of the Future Continuous Tense?

•  The structure of the Future Continuous Tense is “will/shall + be + base form of the verb + -ing”.

Are there any specific time expressions commonly used with Future Continuous Tense?

•  Yes, common time expressions include “tomorrow,” “at this time next week,” “by 8 PM tonight,” etc.

How do we use the Future Continuous Tense for predictions with evidence?

• This tense can be used to make educated guesses about the future based on current evidence or circumstances. For example, “The team will be celebrating tonight; they have been practicing so hard.”

Is there a difference between “will” and “shall” in Future Continuous Tense?

•  Both “will” and “shall” can be used interchangeably. “Shall” is less common in modern English and is often used in formal or British English.

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