Complete Grammar Syllabus (145 Units)

Grammar Mastery

Comprehensive reference, real-world IELTS band-boosting tips, clear structural formulas, and interactive short quizzes for intermediate to advanced English learners.

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UNIT 22FutureLevel: Intermediate

Future with Will and Shall

Instant decisions, offers, promises, future predictions, and asking for suggestions with shall.

Core Structure & Formula
Instant Decision / Offer: I'll + Infinitive (I'll carry that box for you)
Promise / Refusal: I promise I won't / The printer won't start
Predictions: Subject + will + Infinitive (I'm sure you'll get the internship)
Suggestions: Shall I ... ? / Shall we ... ? (Shall we reschedule?)

ADecisions made at the moment of speaking

We use 'I'll' (will) when announcing a sudden spontaneous decision.

Oh, I forgot to save the document. I'll email it to you now.
'What would you like to drink?' 'I'll have sparkling water, please.'
That suitcase looks heavy. I'll help you with it.

BPredictions & Beliefs about the future

Used with 'probably', 'I think', 'I'm sure', 'I wonder'.

Don't worry about the interview. I'm sure you'll do well.
They've been abroad for a long time. When they return, they'll notice a lot of changes.
I hope Farah passes her driving test. (Note: present simple after 'hope')

CShall I / Shall we

Used only with 'I' and 'we' to ask for suggestions or offer to do something.

Shall I open the window? (= do you want me to open it?)
Where shall we hold the workshop?

IELTS Band 7–9 Exam Impact

Essential in IELTS Writing Task 2 for speculative projections, solutions to problems, and argumentative forecasts.

Common Candidate Errors

I promise I don't tell anyone.
I promise I won't tell anyone.
Promises regarding future behavior use 'won't'.
Will I open the window for you?
Shall I open the window for you?
Use 'Shall I' to politely offer assistance or ask for a preference.

Unit 22 Interactive Short Quiz

Test your understanding with 3 verified practice exercises.

Question 1 of 3
'Did you email the professor?' 'Oh no, I forgot. I ______ her now.'
Question 2 of 3
Why don't you apply for that scholarship? I think you ______ a strong chance.
Question 3 of 3
______ we reschedule the meeting for Friday?