未來進行式
型態
未來進行式是由兩個要素組成：
Be 動詞的未來簡單式 + 現在分詞（動詞原型+ing）
| 主詞 | Be 動詞未來簡單式 | 現在分詞 |
|---|---|---|
| You | will be | watching |
| I | will be | staying |
未來進行式，以 to stay 為例
| 肯定句 | 否定句 | 疑問句 | 否定疑問句 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I will be staying. | I won't be staying. | Will I be staying? | Won't I be staying? |
| You will be staying. | You won't be staying. | Will you be staying? | Won't you be staying? |
| He will be staying. | He won't be staying. | Will he be staying? | Won't he be staying? |
| She will be staying. | She won't be staying. | Will she be staying? | Won't she be staying? |
| It will be staying. | It won't be staying. | Will it be staying? | Won't it be staying? |
| We will be staying. | We won't be staying. | Will we be staying? | Won't we be staying? |
| They will be staying. | They won't be staying. | Will they be staying? | Won't they be staying? |
作用
未來進行式涉及一個未完成的動作，而這個動作會在未來某個時間持續進行著。會用到未來進行式的情況很少。
用未來進行式表達預期自己在未來的狀況。
舉例
- This time next week I will be sun-bathing in Bali.
- By Christmas I will be skiing like a pro.
- Just think, next Monday you will be working in your new job.
用未來進行式表達對未來動作的預測或猜測。
例句
- He'll be coming to the meeting, I expect.
- I guess you'll be feeling thirsty after working in the sun.
- You'll be missing the sunshine once you're back in England.
用未來進行式疑問句來詢問有關未來的資訊，口氣上較禮貌。
舉例
- Will you be bringing your friend to the pub tonight?
- Will Jim be coming with us?
- Will she be going to the party tonight?
- Will I be sleeping in this room?
未來進行式可以意指我們預期在未來會發生的連續性動作。
舉例
- I'll be seeing Jim at the conference next week.
- When he is in Australia he will be staying with friends.
- I'll be eating with Jane this evening so I can tell her.
當未來進行式與 still 連用時，意指某件事現在已正在發生，而且我們預期這件事還會持續到未來某個時間點。
舉例
- In an hour I'll still be ironing my clothes.
- Tomorrow he'll still be suffering from his cold.
- Next year will she still be wearing a size six?
- Won't stock prices still be falling in the morning?
- Unfortunately, sea levels will still be rising in 20 years.