The simple future tense in its negative form is used to express actions that will not happen in the future. We form negative sentences in the future tense using ‘will not’ or its contraction ‘won’t’.
Formation
Structure: Subject + will not/won’t + base form of verb
Examples:
– I will not go to the party tomorrow.
– She won’t finish her homework tonight.
– They will not travel to Paris next summer.
Key Points
- ‘Will not’ can be contracted to ‘won’t’
- The main verb always remains in its base form
- Time expressions commonly used: tomorrow, next week, next month, in the future, later, soon
Examples in Context
– The train won’t arrive before 9 PM tonight.
– My brother will not join us for dinner tomorrow.
– The plants won’t grow without proper sunlight.
– I will not be able to attend the meeting next week.
– The children won’t play outside if it rains.
Tips
- Start with simple sentences before moving to complex ones
- Practice both ‘will not’ and ‘won’t’ forms
- Use real-life examples that children can relate to
- Encourage children to create their own sentences
- Review time expressions commonly used with future tense
- Emphasize the importance of keeping the main verb in base form
