Will is a modal auxiliary verb. The forms of will are the same for all persons. The formation is: will + infinitive without to.
Positive and negative
| I | will ('ll) won't |
come. help you. invite Tim. |
| He/She/It | ||
|
We/You/They |
Question
For the creation of the question form we invert the verb and the subject.
| When will | He/She/It | help me? |
| We/You/They |
Short Answers
No, I won't is not common because it's impolite.
A polite way to say 'no' is 'I'm afraid I can't'.
Use
Will is used:
- to express a future decision or intention made at the moment of speaking.
- to express an offer or a promise.
- to express a request.
| Spontaneous intentions | I'll give you my phone number. "It's Jane birthday." "Is it? I'll buy her some flowers." |
| Offers | I'll help you with your homework. I'll carry your suitcase. |
| Promises | I'll always love you. I won't tell anyone. |
| Requests | Will I open the window? Will you answer the phone? |
