Questions in the will-future

1. Questions without question words in the will-future

Auxiliary Subject Verb Complement Yes/No Subject Auxiliary (+ n't)
Will you lend him the book? Yes,
No,
No,		 I
I
I		 will.
will not.
won't.
Will Jane arrive on time? Yes,
No,
No,		 she
she
she		 will.
will not.
won't.

2. Questions with question words in the will-future

Question word Auxiliary Subject Verb Complement Answer
When will you send me the e-mail? I will send you the e-mail tonight.
What will we need for the party? We will need cola, sandwiches and crisps.

► Use will every time regardless the subject.

The verb is used in the infinitive.

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