Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the Future Simple Passive to focus on what will happen to an object, rather than who is doing the action.
- Use 'will be' + the past participle (V3) of the main verb for all subjects.
- To make it negative, use 'will not be' or the contraction 'won't be'.
- For questions, swap the subject and 'will': 'Will the work be finished?'
Overview
the phone will be released(폰이 출시될 것이다)라는 사실이 중요할 뿐이죠.Your ride will be arriving in 5 minutes(차량이 5분 후에 도착할 예정입니다) 같은 우버 알림부터,
Your account will be suspended if you break the rules(규칙을 위반하면 계정이 정지됩니다)라는 인스타그램 이용 약관까지, 이건 시스템과 공지, 그리고 공식 비즈니스의 언어예요. 깔끔하고 효율적이면서 때로는 약간 신비롭기도 하죠. 이름을 일일이 거론하지 않고도 세련된 뉴스 앵커나 하이테크 CEO처럼 들리게 해줘요.
The chores will be done(집안일이 다 되어 있을 거야)라고 말하는 게 훨씬 더 마법처럼 들리니까요.
How This Grammar Works
The chef will cook the dinner(요리사가 저녁을 요리할 것이다) 같은 능동태 문장에서는 요리사가 주인공이죠. 하지만 수동태에서는 저녁 식사가 무대 중앙을 차지해요:
The dinner will be cooked.
the bugs will be fixed(버그가 수정될 것이다)라는 사실만 중요하죠. 이 문법을 쓰면 불필요한 사람들로 문장을 어지럽히지 않고도 미래의 결과에 대해 논할 수 있어요.Taxes will be lowered(세금이 인하될 것입니다)라고 말한다면, 본인이 직접 하겠다는 말은 엄밀히 아니기 때문에 나중에 빠져나갈 구멍이 생기거든요. '누구'보다 '무엇'에 집중하는, 미래의 문법이라고 할 수 있죠.
Formation Pattern
will be는 그대로 유지되거든요. 다음 세 단계를 따라 문장을 만들어 보세요:
will be라는 문구를 넣으세요.
Past Participle(V3)를 추가하세요.
Subject + will be + Past Participle (예: The video will be uploaded.)
Subject + won't be (또는 will not be) + Past Participle (예: The secret won't be shared.)
Will + subject + be + Past Participle? (예: Will the bill be paid?)
The app will be updated | Die App wird aktualisiert werden
The event won't be cancelled | Die Veranstaltung wird nicht abgesagt werden
Will the package be delivered? | Wird das Paket geliefert werden?
When To Use It
- Official Announcements:
The new stadium will be opened next month.
«그들이 경기장을 엽니다»라고 하는 것보다 훨씬 더 전문적으로 들려요. - Automated Processes:
Your password will be reset shortly.
앱들은 비밀번호를 초기화하는 '사람'이 따로 없기 때문에 이런 표현을 아주 좋아해요. - News and Media:
The results will be announced at midnight.
객관적인 거리감을 한 층 더해준답니다. - Instructions:
The medication will be taken twice daily.
(잠깐만요, 문법 가이드에서 진짜로 의학적 조언을 구하시면 안 돼요!) - Social Media & Gaming:
New skins will be added to the shop tomorrow.
- Avoiding Blame:
Mistakes will be made.
자신이나 팀원을 탓하지 않으면서도 뭔가가 잘못되었다는 걸 인정하는 고전적인 방법이죠. 문법 규칙계의 «내 탓이 아니라 상황 탓이야»라고 할 수 있어요.
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting the
be: 가장 흔한 실수예요. 사람들이 흔히The car will fixed라고 말하곤 하는데, 이건 마치 차가 스스로 뭔가를 고치려는 자의식을 가진 마법사처럼 들리게 해요. 수동태를 만들려면 반드시be가 필요해요. - Using the wrong verb form: 많은 학습자가 기본형이나
-ing형태를 써요.The house will be build는 틀렸고, 반드시built라고 해야 해요.Past Participle(V3)는 절대 타협할 수 없는 규칙이랍니다. 불규칙 변화형이 헷갈린다면 구글이 여러분의 가장 친한 친구가 되어줄 거예요! - Overusing it: 격식 있는 글쓰기에는 좋지만, 모든 문장에 쓰면 로봇처럼 들릴 수 있어요.
The pizza will be eaten by me
는 문법적으로는 맞지만, 친구들이 여러분이 드로이드에게 해킹당했다고 생각할지도 몰라요. 개인적이고 일상적인 행동에는 능동태를 쓰세요. - Confusing it with the Future Continuous:
I will be working(능동태)은The work will be done(수동태)과 달라요. 하나는 진행 중인 동작에 관한 것이고, 다른 하나는 완료된 결과에 관한 것이거든요.
Contrast With Similar Patterns
- Future Simple Active:
The company will launch the app.
(우리는 회사에 관심이 있어요). - Future Simple Passive:
The app will be launched.
(우리는 앱에 관심이 있어요). - Present Simple Passive:
The app is updated every week.
(이건 루틴이나 습관이에요). - Future Passive with 'Going to':
The app is going to be launched.
will be와 거의 똑같지만, 일상 대화에서 더 확실하게 느껴지거나 이미 계획된 일에 자주 쓰여요. - Past Simple Passive:
The app was launched yesterday.
(과거에 끝난 동작에 집중해요).
Quick FAQ
Is won't be the same as will not be?
네! won't be는 축약형이에요. 문자나 채팅을 할 때 딱이죠. will not be는 법적 계약서나 상사의 아주 진지한 이메일에서 볼 수 있는 것처럼 좀 더 격식이 있어요.
Can I use this for people?
당연하죠.
You will be notified when your order is ready.라고 하면 여러분이 물건이라는 뜻이 아니라, 동작이 여러분에게 행해진다는 뜻이에요.
Do I always need to use by to say who did it?
아뇨! 사실 대부분의 수동태 문장은 by 문구를 아예 생략해요.
The mural will be painted by a famous local artist처럼 동작을 하는 사람이 이야기에서 정말 중요할 때만 포함하세요.
Is this rule common in British or American English?
둘 다요! 영어권 세계 전역에서 표준으로 사용돼요. 런던에 있든 로스앤젤레스에 있든, 여러분의 택배는 똑같이 will be delivered 될 거예요.
Future Simple Passive Conjugation
| Subject | Auxiliary | Passive Marker | Past Participle (V3) | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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I
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will
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be
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invited
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I will be invited.
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You
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will
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be
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informed
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You will be informed.
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He/She/It
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will
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be
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repaired
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It will be repaired.
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We
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will
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be
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helped
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We will be helped.
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They
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will
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be
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chosen
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They will be chosen.
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Contractions in Future Passive
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
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I will be
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I'll be
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Informal/Neutral
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It will be
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It'll be
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Informal/Neutral
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Will not be
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Won't be
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Very Common
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Meanings
The Future Simple Passive is used to describe actions that will happen in the future when the person or thing performing the action is unknown, unimportant, or when the focus is on the result.
Formal Announcements
Used in news, business, or official contexts to announce future events.
“The winners will be announced at midnight.”
“The store will be closed for renovations.”
Unknown Agent
Used when we don't know who will perform the action.
“The trash will be collected tomorrow morning.”
“Your package will be delivered shortly.”
Scientific/Technical Processes
Used to describe steps in a future experiment or technical procedure.
“The chemicals will be mixed in a sterile environment.”
“The data will be analyzed by our software.”
Reference Table
| 주어 (행동을 받는 대상) | 능동태 예시 | 수동태 예시 | 강조하는 대상 |
|---|---|---|---|
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The report
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Someone will write the report.
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The report will be written.
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보고서
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The food
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They will prepare the food.
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The food will be prepared.
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음식
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The email
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I will send the email.
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The email will be sent.
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이메일
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The problem
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We will solve the problem.
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The problem will be solved.
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문제
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The meeting
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The manager will schedule the meeting.
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The meeting will be scheduled.
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회의
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The rules
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Authorities will enforce the rules.
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The rules will be enforced.
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규칙
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New software
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They will install new software.
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New software will be installed.
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새 소프트웨어
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
Your order will be dispatched within twenty-four hours. (Shipping)
Your package will be sent tomorrow. (Shipping)
It'll be sent soon. (Shipping)
It's gonna be dropped off tomorrow. (Shipping)
미래 단순 수동태: 핵심 개념
구성
- Will 미래를 나타내는 조동사
- Be 필수 동사 'to be'
- Past Participle 동사의 V3 형태
사용 시점
- Unknown Doer 행위자를 모를 때
- Unimportant Doer 행위자보다 행동에 초점
- Formal Tone 보고서, 발표
- General Predictions 어떤 일이 일어날지 예측
흔한 실수
- Missing 'be' 예: 'will done'
- Wrong Verb Form V3가 아닌 형태, 예: 'will be do'
미래 단순 능동태 vs. 수동태
미래 단순 수동태 결정하기
행동이 미래에 일어나나요?
행위자(doer)가 알려지지 않았거나, 중요하지 않거나, 명백한가요?
행동을 받는 대상(receiver)을 강조하고 싶나요?
상황별 미래 단순 수동태
공식 발표
- • New policies will be implemented.
- • The results will be published.
일반적인 예측
- • The climate will be affected.
- • More jobs will be created.
과정 설명
- • The parts will be assembled.
- • Instructions will be followed.
일상적인 업데이트
- • The groceries will be picked up.
- • The party will be organized.
수준별 예문
The shop will be closed.
The shop will be closed.
The car will be washed.
The car will be washed.
The food will be hot.
The food will be hot.
The game will be played.
The game will be played.
The letters will be sent tomorrow.
The letters will be sent tomorrow.
The room will be cleaned by the maid.
The room will be cleaned by the maid.
Will the bill be paid today?
Will the bill be paid today?
The cake won't be eaten yet.
The cake won't be eaten yet.
The new software will be installed on all computers.
The new software will be installed on all computers.
The results will be published in the morning paper.
The results will be published in the morning paper.
The meeting will be held in the conference room.
The meeting will be held in the conference room.
Your application will be reviewed by our team.
Your application will be reviewed by our team.
The environmental impact will be assessed by experts.
The environmental impact will be assessed by experts.
Strict measures will be taken to ensure safety.
Strict measures will be taken to ensure safety.
The data will be encrypted for security purposes.
The data will be encrypted for security purposes.
No exceptions will be made to this rule.
No exceptions will be made to this rule.
The long-term consequences will be felt for generations.
The long-term consequences will be felt for generations.
The proposal will be scrutinized by the committee.
The proposal will be scrutinized by the committee.
The ancient ruins will be preserved for the public.
The ancient ruins will be preserved for the public.
The budget will be allocated based on performance.
The budget will be allocated based on performance.
The inherent flaws in the system will be rectified.
The inherent flaws in the system will be rectified.
The nuances of the text will be explored in the seminar.
The nuances of the text will be explored in the seminar.
The verdict will be handed down by the high court.
The verdict will be handed down by the high court.
The legacy of this era will be debated by historians.
The legacy of this era will be debated by historians.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners try to use 'will be being done'.
자주 하는 실수
The car will fixed.
The car will be fixed.
The food will be cook.
The food will be cooked.
Will be the house sold?
Will the house be sold?
The work will be finish by tomorrow.
The work will be finished by tomorrow.
The data will be being analyzed.
The data will be analyzed.
문장 패턴
The ___ will be ___ by ___.
Real World Usage
New tax laws will be introduced next year.
The pizza will be delivered in 10 mins!
Training will be provided for all new staff.
The gate number will be displayed shortly.
Heavy rain will be felt across the region.
Your card will be charged upon shipment.
'Will Be'를 찾아보세요
The package will be delivered.
'Be'를 잊지 마세요
The work will done은 틀렸고, 꼭
The work will be done이어야 해요.행위자는 선택 사항
The decision will be made by the manager.
격식 vs. 비격식
New regulations will be enforced.
Smart Tips
Use the passive voice to sound more professional. Instead of 'I will solve the problem,' use 'The problem will be solved.'
Check if it's an irregular verb. If it's 'will be taked', change it to 'will be taken'.
Use the passive voice! It hides the person who made the mistake.
Always use 'Will it be...?'
발음
Contraction of Will
In spoken English, 'will be' is often shortened to /əl bi/.
Emphasis on the Participle
The work will be FINISHED.
Emphasizes that the action will definitely be completed.
암기하기
기억법
Remember 'W.B.D.' — Will Be Done. It rhymes and covers the three parts of the verb phrase.
시각적 연상
Imagine a robot arm (the future) painting a house (the object). The house is being changed, but we don't care about the robot's name.
Rhyme
If the future is the plan, and the object is the star, 'will be done' will take you far!
Story
A chef is planning a banquet. He says, 'The fish will be caught, the wine will be poured, and the guests will be served.' He doesn't say who does it, just that it happens.
Word Web
챌린지
Look around your room. Name three things that 'will be moved' or 'will be cleaned' by this time tomorrow.
문화 노트
In very formal British English, 'shall' is sometimes used instead of 'will' for the first person (I/We), though 'will' is now standard.
The passive voice is used in business to avoid blaming individuals. Instead of 'You will be fired,' a manager might say 'Positions will be eliminated.'
The word 'will' comes from Old English 'willan', meaning to wish or desire.
대화 시작하기
What changes will be made to your city in the next five years?
When will your next project be finished?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
The new rules ___ announced next week.
Find and fix the mistake:
The report will send by tomorrow.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
연습 문제
8 exercisesThe results of the test ___ (announce) next Monday.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
The meeting will being held at 2 PM.
A new school ___.
In the Future Simple Passive, 'will' changes to 'wills' if the subject is 'he' or 'she'.
A: When can I pick up my car? B: It ___ by 5 o'clock.
Which of these is in the Future Simple Passive?
Match 'We will send the email' with its passive form.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe new album ___ released next month.
All tickets will book online.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'El mensaje será enviado mañana.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the beginnings with the correct endings:
The criminal ___ caught eventually.
The decision will be make by the committee.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Translate into English: 'La cena será preparada por mi hermana.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the subjects with their passive actions:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
Yes! You can say 'The house is going to be painted.' It follows the same logic: `be going to` + `be` + `V3`.
Not always, but it is *more* common in formal writing. In conversation, we use it for things like deliveries or services: 'My car will be fixed tomorrow.'
No. In fact, we usually omit 'by' if we don't know who did the action or if it's not important. 'The mail will be delivered' is better than 'The mail will be delivered by the mailman.'
'Will be done' is Future Simple Passive. 'Will have been done' is Future Perfect Passive, used for actions finished *before* a certain time.
No. Only 'transitive' verbs (verbs that take an object) can be passive. You cannot say 'The accident will be happened' because 'happen' has no object.
You can say 'Who will be invited?' or 'By whom will the decision be made?' (though the latter is very formal).
Yes, 'won't' is just the contraction of 'will not'. It is very common in both speaking and writing.
Because 'will' is a modal verb, and modal verbs are always followed by the base form of the next verb. The base form of 'is/am/are' is 'be'.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
será + participio
English always uses 'will be', while Spanish has a choice between 'será' and 'se'.
sera + participe passé
English participles never change for gender or number.
wird ... werden
German puts the second auxiliary at the very end of the sentence.
〜れる / 〜られる (~reru / ~rareru)
Japanese uses suffixes on the verb rather than auxiliary words like 'will be'.
Passive voice via vowel changes
Arabic does not use a separate word for 'be' in the passive.
被 (bèi) + Verb
The 'bèi' construction in Chinese often carries a negative connotation (something bad happened), whereas English passive is neutral.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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