English grammar
Will + base verb, for every verb
Talk about future plans using will with tricky verbs.
From the scene I'll have, I'll be able to, I'll leave
In short
Will works with every verb: will + plain verb. Can has no will form, so say I'll be able to.
Your turn
Which one goes with can → be able to?
Options: I'll be able to / I won't be able to (not "I will can") · I'll have them in a minute · I'll queue
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can → be able to → I'll be able to / I won't be able to (not "I will can")
How it works
Will works the same way with every verb: will + the plain verb, with no other change.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
OK. And (blank) go and buy some water.
Options: I will going · I'll · I will to
Show answer
OK. And I'll go and buy some water.
Vale. Y yo saldré a comprar agua.
Good to know
I'll have, I'll come, I'll queue. Can has no form after will, so say I'll be able to, never "I will can".
have I'll have them in a minute
Nuria
Not yet. I'll have them in a minute.
Todavía no. Los tendré en un minuto.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Not yet. (blank).
Options: I'll queue · I'll have them in a minute · I won't be able to
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Nuria
Not yet. I'll have them in a minute.
Todavía no. Los tendré en un minuto.
can → be able to I'll be able to / I won't be able to (not "I will can")
Nuria
No, I won't be able to. What have you got in there?
No, no podré. ¿Qué llevas ahí?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
No, (blank). What have you got in there?
Options: I'll queue · I won't be able to · I'll have them in a minute
Show answer
Nuria
No, I won't be able to. What have you got in there?
No, no podré. ¿Qué llevas ahí?
queue I'll queue
Nuria
OK. I'll queue at the ticket office.
Vale. Yo haré cola en la taquilla.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
OK. (blank) at the ticket office.
Options: I'll be able to · I'll queue · I'll have them in a minute
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Nuria
OK. I'll queue at the ticket office.
Vale. Yo haré cola en la taquilla.
come I'll come running
Javi
Of course. I'll come running if I have to.
Claro. Vendré corriendo si es necesario.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Of course. (blank) if I have to.
Options: I'll come running · I'll have them in a minute · I'll be able to
Show answer
Javi
Of course. I'll come running if I have to.
Claro. Vendré corriendo si es necesario.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| have | I'll have them in a minute |
|---|---|
| can → be able to | I'll be able to / I won't be able to (not "I will can") |
| queue | I'll queue |
| come | I'll come running |
More lines from the story
- JaviOK. And I'll go and buy some water.Vale. Y yo saldré a comprar agua.
- JaviNothing... Just twenty presents for your mum.Nada... Solo veinte regalos para tu madre.