Unit 6 Will

1. we use will (‘ll) when we decide to do something at the time of speaking:

• Oh, I’ve left the door open. I’ll go and shut it.
• ‘What would you like to drink?’ ‘I’ll have lemonade, please.’
• ‘Did you phone Ann?’ ‘Oh no, I forgot. I’ll do it now.’

You cannot use the present simple (I do) in these sentences.

• I’ll go and shut it. (not ‘I go and shut it)

Do not use will to say what someone has already decided to do or arranged to do:

• I can’t meet you tomorrow because my parents are coming to see me. (not ‘my parents will come’)

The negative of will is won’t (or will not)
Receptionist: I’m afraid Mr. Wood can’t see you until 4 o’clock.
You : Oh, in that case I won’t wait.

We often use I think I’ll …. Or I don’t think I’ll …. When we decided to do something:

• I think I’ll stay at home this evening.
• I don’t think I’ll go out tonight. I’m too tired.

2. We often use will in these situation:

Offering to do something:

• That bag looks heavy. I’ll help you with it.
• “I need some money.’ ‘Don’t worry. I’ll lend you some.’

Agreeing or refusing to do something:

• I’ve asked John to help me but he won’t.
• The car won’t start. (=the car rfuse to start)

A: you know that book I lent you? Can I have it back?
B: Of course. I’ll bring it back this afternoon.

Promising to do something:

• Thank you for lending me the money. I’ll pay you back on Friday.
• I won’t tell Tom what you said. I promise.
• I promise I’ll phone you as soon as I arrive.

Asking someone to do something:

• Will you shut the door please?
• Will you please be quite? I’m trying to concentrate.

For will see also post 7. for will and going to see post 8

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