1. What is the Future Simple Passive tense?
- Future Simple (Passive form)
e.g. will be made, will be spoken, will be sung etc.
Note! (Future Simple form) e.g. will make, will speak, will sing, etc.
2. When to use the Future Simple (Passive form) - Example Sentence
- We use the Future Simple (Passive form) when we want to focus - on the result of an action and not the person/thing that did the action.
3. How do we use the Passive Future Simple? - Example Sentence
1. The school concert will be performed by the students and teachers.
2. This book will be used for the course.
3. The lights in this building will be turned off at 11pm.
4. Rice will be served at dinner.
5. Butter will not be used to make the tofu cake.
Read the following story which uses the Future Simple Passive to describe events that will happen in the future.
It is a useful exercise to identify and practice the Future Simple Passive form.
Look out for examples of the Future Simple (Passive Form) in the story:
The Grand Opening
Next Saturday, a brand-new museum will be opened in the heart of the city. The museum will be dedicated to modern art, and many famous pieces will be displayed. A special exhibit will be organised to showcase the works of emerging artists from around the world.
The invitations have already been sent out, and the opening ceremony will be attended by many important figures.
A large crowd is expected, and special security measures will be taken to ensure everyone’s safety.
The art collection will be carefully curated, and each piece will be accompanied by detailed descriptions. Guided tours will be offered, and visitors will be provided with audio guides to enhance their experience.
After the opening ceremony, a series of workshops will be held, and participants will be taught various artistic techniques.
By the end of the day, a community mural will be created by the attendees, symbolising unity and creativity.
Everyone in the city is excited about the event. It is hoped that the museum will become a cultural hub, where creativity will be celebrated, and the love for art will be nurtured.
Examples of Passive Future Simple (positive form):
will be opened
will be dedicated
will be displayed
will be organised
will be attended
will be taken
will be carefully curated
will be accompanied
will be offered
will be provided
will be held
will be taught
will be created
will be celebrated
will be nurtured
4. How to form the Future Simple Passive - Example Sentence
- Form: (will + be + Past Participle)
e.g. take > taken
i) Future Simple Passive Form - (Positive) + short form
- I / you / we / they will ('ll) be taken
- he/ she / it will ('ll) be taken
ii) Future Simple Passive - (Negative) + short form
- I/ you / we / they will not ('ll not / won't) be taken
- he/ she / it will not ('ll not / won't) be taken
iii) Future Simple Passive - Yes/No Question, Short Answers + (short forms)
yes/no questions
- Will I/ you / we / they be taken...?
- Will he/ she / it be taken...?
iv) Short answers (positive)
- Yes, I/ you / we / they will.
- Yes, he/ she / it will.
v) Short answers (negative) + short form.
- No, I/ you / we / they will not (won't).
- No, he/ she / it will not (won't).
Grammar Point!
Present, Past, Past Participle form for regular/ irregular verbs:
i) Regular verbs
e.g.
- allow > allowed > allowed
- clean > cleaned > cleaned
ii) Irregular verbs
e.g.
speak > spoke > spoken write > wrote > written
For more on Past Participle regular / irregular verbs:
5. What's the difference between Future Simple & Passive Future Simple - Example Sentence
ii) Future Simple (active)
e.g. The workers will make pizzas.
(Subject) (object)
ii) Future Simple (passive)
Form: (will be + past participle + by)
e.g. Pizzas will be made by the workers.
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(subject) (object)
Grammar Point!
- The meaning of both active & passive sentences are the same.
- Passive form is common in news articles and academic writing.
6. Let's recap the Future Simple Passive!
i. We use the Passive Form when:
i) our focus is result of the action (Note: we use 'by" + 'person' who did the
action)
ii) we do not know who did the action
iii) we do not need to mention who / not necessary
7. Uses of the Passive form - More Example Sentences
Situation #1 - Use Passive Form:
- We want to focus on the result - not the person who did the action.
Passive form (Future Simple)
Form - (will + be + Past Participle)
- teach > will be taught
e.g. The new music class will be taught by Ms Clara.
Compare: Future Simple (active)
- Ms Clara will teach the new music class next week.
Situation #2 - Use Passive Form:
- We do not know who caused the action
- remove > removed
e.g. All the chairs will be removed soon.
Compare: Future Simple (active)
- Someone will remove all the chairs soon.
Situation #3 - Use Passive Form:
- We do not need to mention the person or thing causing the action (not necessary)
- conduct > conducted
e.g. All tours will be conducted in English.
(*not necessary to say 'by the tour guides')
Compare > Future Simple (active)
- The tourist guides will conduct all tours in English.
iii) Future Simple Passive vs (Active) - Example Sentence
1. The goods will be delivered the next day. (passive)
> They will deliver the goods the next day. (active)
2. Will the concert be cancelled tomorrow? (passive)
> Will they cancel the concert tomorrow? (active)
3. What will be grown in the garden next spring? (passive)
> What will they grow in the garden next spring? (active)
Grammar Learning Tip!
- We use the Passive Form quite a lot in real life as we may want to focus on different things or which fact is more important - the person or the action
iv) Passive Form (Future Simple) How to Use + More Example Sentence
a) Mina and Cara are checking their to-do lists for their niece's birthday party next weekend:
1. 20 children will be invited to the party.
2. The mermaid themed birthday will be held at noon.
3. Decorations and balloons will be put up around 10 am.
4. The cake will be delivered at 12 pm.
5. Food & drinks will be prepared by Nadia.
6. The dessert table will be set up by Pat.
7. Party favours will be given out to guests.
8. Music and games will be arranged by Kim.
English Learning Tip!
1. When practising or reviewing English grammar on your own, you may want to use personal experience in your everyday situation to make your own original sentences...
v. Let's change the following (active) sentences into the Passive Form.
Example Situation
- An announcement from a new supermarket:
1. We'll open our new store tomorrow.
- Our new store will be opened tomorrow.
2. We will charge 10 cents for a shopping bag.
- 10 cents will be charged for a shopping bag.
3. We will accept cards and cash payment.
- Cards and cash payment will be accepted here.
4. We'll offer free coffee or tea to the first 20 customers.
- Free coffee or tea will be offered to the first 20 customers.
5. Our store will sell many items at very special prices.
- Many items will be sold at very special prices.
6. To celebrate our store's opening we will hold special promotions & performances.
- Special promotions & performances will be held to celebrate our store's opening.
English Speaking Tip!
- Practise speaking using the short forms - 'll / 'll not, won't etc. as much as you can. You'll sound more natural.
7. Time for your practice.
Exercise (A)
Change the following active sentences into the passive form.
Grammar Point!
- Future Simple Form (will + verb (base form)
(active) e.g. They will build a new station soon.
- Passive Future Simple Form (will be + past participle)
(passive) e.g. A new station will be built soon.
1. They will build a new airport in 2 years' time.
2. Security personnel will not allow her to use that exit.
3. This museum will hold a special art exhibition next month.
4. My parents will look after my kids for the summer holidays.
5. Stella and Brian will pick the cherries with their friends at Mim's farm.
Exercise (B)
Change the following verbs into the Past Participle form:
make
tell
steal
run
jog
touch
wear
apply
wear
tear
Grammar Point!
There are (8 Tenses) Passive Voice / Form:
- Present Simple Passive
- Present Continuous Passive
- Past Simple Passive
- Past Continuous Passive
- Present Perfect Passive
- Past Perfect Passive
- Future Simple Passive
- Future Perfect Passive
We hope you've enjoyed reviewing and practising how to use 'future simple in the passive form with the example sentences above.
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