Will is used for giving information about the future talking about offers, promises, predictions.
- Decisions
To tell some about a decision as we make it:
The phone is ringing, I’ll answer it.
- Promises and threats
I promise I’ll call you tonight.
I’ll hit you if you say that again.
11. will
| Use | Examples |
|---|---|
| wish, request, demand, order (less polite than would) | Will you please shut the door? |
| prediction, assumption | I think it will rain on Friday. |
| promise | I will stop smoking. |
| spontaneous decision | Can somebody drive me to the station? – I will. |
| habits | She’s strange, she‘ll sit for hours without talking. |
12. would
| Use | Examples |
|---|---|
| wish, request (more polite than will) | Would you shut the door, please? |
| habits in the past | Sometimes he would bring me some flowers. |