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English Passive Voice: Future Simple (will be done)

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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?'
📦 Object + 🔜 will be + ✅ Verb (Past Participle)

Overview

Talk about things that will happen later. This helps you speak well.

Use this when the thing is more important than the person.

Example: "The work will be done." The work is important.

Use this when you do not know who did it.

How This Grammar Works

Sometimes something happens to a thing. The person is not first.
This helps you talk about results in the future.
You do not need to say who did the action.
Example: "The food will be sold." The food is important.
Use "will be" and an action word ending in "ed".
This helps you talk about what happens to a thing.
Example: "The road will be fixed." We talk about the road.
This helps people know what is most important.
You can also say "is going to be" for a plan.
Both ways help you talk about the future clearly.

Formation Pattern

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It is easy. You only need three parts.
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Basic Affirmative Structure:
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The thing + will + be + the action word.
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| :---------------------------- | :--- | :-- | :------------------- | :---------------------- |
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| The project | will | be | completed | (by the team) |
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| The email | will | be | sent | (by the assistant) |
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The rules + will + be + used.
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The first word is the thing that gets the action.
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Use "will" for everyone. It does not change.
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Use the word "be." Do not use "am" or "is."
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Add "ed" to words. Some words are special and different.
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You can say who did it with the word "by."
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Negative Structure:
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Put "not" after "will." You can also say "won't."
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The thing + will not + be + the action word.
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| :------ | :--- | :---------- | :-- | :------------------- |
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| The report | will | not | be | published |
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| The items | won't | | be | delivered |
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Example: The new app will not be launched until next quarter. (Formal)
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Example: "The letter won't be sent today."
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How to ask questions:
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Put 'Will' at the start. Then put the person or thing.
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| Will | Person/Thing | be | Action word (V3) | ?
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| :--- | :------ | :-- | :------------------- | :- |
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| Will | the package | be | sent | ? |
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| Will | your order | be | ready | ? |
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Example: Will the new bridge be completed by the deadline?
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Example: Will a solution be found for this problem soon?
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Passive with going to:
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Use 'going to' for the future. Use it for plans. Use it for things you see now.
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Structure: Thing + am/is/are + going to + be + Action (V3)
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| Thing | am/is/are | going to | be | Action word (V3) |
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| :------ | :------------- | :------- | :-- | :------------------- |
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| The concert | is | going to | be | cancelled |
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| I | am | going to | be | interviewed |
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Example: The old building is going to be demolished next month. (Clear intention/plan)
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Example: The project is going to be delayed due to unforeseen issues. (Prediction based on current evidence)
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Use 'will' for quick choices. Use 'going to' for plans. Both are good for the future.

When To Use It

Use this when the action is the most important part.
1. Use this when you do not know who did it. Or when the person is not important.
It sounds better than saying 'someone' or 'they'.
  • The results of the survey will be published next quarter. (The specific person or team publishing is often unknown or not relevant to the audience.)
  • Your identity will be protected at all times. (Who protects it, while important, is less the focus than the fact of protection.)
  • The streets will be cleaned after the parade. (It is obvious that the city's sanitation department or similar entity will perform the cleaning, making specific mention redundant.)
2. Use this in business or news. It sounds professional. It shows the facts.
This helps you be fair and honest.
  • New security protocols will be implemented across all departments by year-end. (This phrasing sounds authoritative and focuses on the policy, not on who is imposing it.)
  • All research data will be stored securely in encrypted servers. (Emphasizes the security measure rather than the specific individuals responsible for storage.)
  • The annual report is going to be presented to the stakeholders next month. (Focuses on the event and document, maintaining a formal tone.)
3. Use this to show what happened. The person is less important.
  • The new hospital wing will be opened by the Prime Minister next spring. (The focus is on the hospital wing opening, which is a major event.)
  • Significant changes are going to be made to the company's marketing strategy. (The emphasis is on the changes themselves and their importance.)
4. Use this to be polite. It helps with bad news. It does not blame people.
  • Mistakes will be corrected and lessons will be learned from this incident. (Avoids directly stating You made mistakes or We will correct our mistakes, sounding more constructive and impersonal.)
  • Your request will be processed as quickly as possible. (More polite than We will process your request when there might be a delay.)
5. Use this to talk about the same thing. It makes your story easy to follow.
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Future Simple Passive Conjugation

Subject Auxiliary Passive Marker Past Participle (V3) Example
I
will
be
invited
I will be invited.
You
will
be
informed
You will be informed.
He/She/It
will
be
repaired
It will be repaired.
We
will
be
helped
We will be helped.
They
will
be
chosen
They will be chosen.

Contractions in Future Passive

Full Form Contraction Usage
I will be
I'll be
Informal/Neutral
It will be
It'll be
Informal/Neutral
Will not be
Won't be
Very Common

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.

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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.”

2

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.”

3

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

Reference table for English Passive Voice: Future Simple (will be done)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Subject + will be + V3
The car will be fixed.
Negative
Subject + won't be + V3
The car won't be fixed.
Question
Will + subject + be + V3?
Will the car be fixed?
Short Answer (+)
Yes, [subject] will.
Yes, it will.
Short Answer (-)
No, [subject] won't.
No, it won't.
Wh- Question
Wh- + will + subject + be + V3?
When will the car be fixed?

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Your order will be dispatched within twenty-four hours.

Your order will be dispatched within twenty-four hours. (Shipping)

Neutral
Your package will be sent tomorrow.

Your package will be sent tomorrow. (Shipping)

Informal
It'll be sent soon.

It'll be sent soon. (Shipping)

Slang
It's gonna be dropped off tomorrow.

It's gonna be dropped off tomorrow. (Shipping)

The Passive Shift

Future Passive

Focus

  • Object The receiver

Structure

  • Will Be Future Marker
  • V3 Past Participle

Active vs. Passive

Active
They will build it. Focus on 'They'
Passive
It will be built. Focus on 'It'

How to make it passive?

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Is the focus on the object?

YES
Use Passive
NO
Use Active
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Is it in the future?

YES
Add 'Will Be'
NO
Use other tense
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Examples by Level

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The shop will be closed.

2

The car will be washed.

3

The food will be hot.

4

The game will be played.

1

The letters will be sent tomorrow.

2

The room will be cleaned by the maid.

3

Will the bill be paid today?

4

The cake won't be eaten yet.

1

The new software will be installed on all computers.

2

The results will be published in the morning paper.

3

The meeting will be held in the conference room.

4

Your application will be reviewed by our team.

1

The environmental impact will be assessed by experts.

2

Strict measures will be taken to ensure safety.

3

The data will be encrypted for security purposes.

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No exceptions will be made to this rule.

1

The long-term consequences will be felt for generations.

2

The proposal will be scrutinized by the committee.

3

The ancient ruins will be preserved for the public.

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The budget will be allocated based on performance.

1

The inherent flaws in the system will be rectified.

2

The nuances of the text will be explored in the seminar.

3

The verdict will be handed down by the high court.

4

The legacy of this era will be debated by historians.

Easily Confused

English Passive Voice: Future Simple (will be done) vs Future Continuous Passive

Learners try to use 'will be being done'.

Common Mistakes

✗

The car will fixed.

✓

The car will be fixed.

You forgot the 'be'. Passive voice always needs a form of 'to be'.
✗

The food will be cook.

✓

The food will be cooked.

You used the base verb. You must use the past participle (V3).
✗

Will be the house sold?

✓

Will the house be sold?

In questions, 'will' comes before the subject, and 'be' comes after.
✗

The work will be finish by tomorrow.

✓

The work will be finished by tomorrow.

Even at B1, forgetting the -ed on regular verbs is common in fast speech.
✗

The data will be being analyzed.

✓

The data will be analyzed.

Learners sometimes over-complicate it by trying to use the Future Continuous Passive, which is very rare.

Sentence Patterns

The ___ will be ___ by ___.

Real World Usage

News Headlines constant

New tax laws will be introduced next year.

Texting occasional

The pizza will be delivered in 10 mins!

Job Interviews common

Training will be provided for all new staff.

Travel Announcements very common

The gate number will be displayed shortly.

Weather Forecasts common

Heavy rain will be felt across the region.

Online Shopping constant

Your card will be charged upon shipment.

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The 'By' Test

If you can add 'by zombies' to the end of your sentence and it still makes sense grammatically, it's passive! (e.g., 'The city will be destroyed... by zombies.')
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Don't Overuse It

While useful, too much passive voice can make your writing sound dry or boring. Use it only when the object is truly the focus.
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Irregular Verbs

Keep a list of V3 forms (done, seen, taken, written) nearby. These are the only parts that change in this rule.
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Politeness

Use the passive to be polite. 'The window will be closed' sounds less bossy than 'You will close the window.'

Smart Tips

Use the passive voice to sound more professional. Instead of 'I will solve the problem,' use 'The problem will be solved.'

I will fix the error soon. → The error will be fixed shortly.

Check if it's an irregular verb. If it's 'will be taked', change it to 'will be taken'.

The photo will be taked. → The photo will be taken.

Use the passive voice! It hides the person who made the mistake.

I will break the news to him. → The news will be broken to him.

Always use 'Will it be...?'

Will the food deliver soon? → Will the food be delivered soon?

Pronunciation

It'll be /ɪtəl bi/

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.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Remember 'W.B.D.' — Will Be Done. It rhymes and covers the three parts of the verb phrase.

Visual Association

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

willbedonefinishedsentdeliveredannouncedrepaired

Challenge

Look around your room. Name three things that 'will be moved' or 'will be cleaned' by this time tomorrow.

Cultural Notes

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.

Conversation Starters

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What changes will be made to your city in the next five years?

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When will your next project be finished?

Journal Prompts

Write about a future space mission. What will be discovered? How will the astronauts be trained?

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

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Incorrect

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Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the Future Simple Passive form of the verb in brackets.

The results of the test ___ (announce) next Monday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will be announced
We need 'will be' + the past participle 'announced'.
Choose the correct passive sentence. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The package will be delivered tomorrow.
Passive requires 'will be' and the V3 'delivered'.
Find the mistake in this sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The meeting will being held at 2 PM.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will being
It should be 'will be held', not 'will being held'.
Change this active sentence to passive: 'They will build a new school.' Sentence Transformation

A new school ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will be built
'Built' is the irregular past participle of 'build'.
Is this statement true or false? True False Rule

In the Future Simple Passive, 'will' changes to 'wills' if the subject is 'he' or 'she'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
'Will' is a modal verb and never changes form.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: When can I pick up my car? B: It ___ by 5 o'clock.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will be repaired
The car receives the action of being repaired in the future.
Identify the passive sentence. Grammar Sorting

Which of these is in the Future Simple Passive?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The movie will be seen by millions.
It follows the 'will be + V3' pattern.
Match the active sentence to its passive equivalent. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The email will be sent.
'Sent' is the V3 of 'send'.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Complete the sentence with the Future Simple Passive form of the verb in brackets.

The results of the test ___ (announce) next Monday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will be announced
We need 'will be' + the past participle 'announced'.
Choose the correct passive sentence. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The package will be delivered tomorrow.
Passive requires 'will be' and the V3 'delivered'.
Find the mistake in this sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The meeting will being held at 2 PM.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will being
It should be 'will be held', not 'will being held'.
Change this active sentence to passive: 'They will build a new school.' Sentence Transformation

A new school ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will be built
'Built' is the irregular past participle of 'build'.
Is this statement true or false? True False Rule

In the Future Simple Passive, 'will' changes to 'wills' if the subject is 'he' or 'she'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
'Will' is a modal verb and never changes form.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: When can I pick up my car? B: It ___ by 5 o'clock.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will be repaired
The car receives the action of being repaired in the future.
Identify the passive sentence. Grammar Sorting

Which of these is in the Future Simple Passive?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The movie will be seen by millions.
It follows the 'will be + V3' pattern.
Match the active sentence to its passive equivalent. Match Pairs

Match 'We will send the email' with its passive form.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The email will be sent.
'Sent' is the V3 of 'send'.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence. Fill in the Blank

The new album ___ released next month.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will be released
Find and fix the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

All tickets will book online.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: All tickets will be booked online.
Which sentence correctly uses the Future Simple Passive? Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The documents will be prepared by noon.
Type the correct English sentence. Translation

Translate into English: 'El mensaje será enviado mañana.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["The message will be sent tomorrow."]
Put the words in order to form a correct passive sentence. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The project will be completed next month.
Match the beginning of the sentence with the correct Future Simple Passive ending. Match Pairs

Match the beginnings with the correct endings:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Complete the sentence with the correct passive form. Fill in the Blank

The criminal ___ caught eventually.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will be caught
Identify the error and select the correct sentence. Error Correction

The decision will be make by the committee.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The decision will be made by the committee.
Select the sentence that uses the Future Simple Passive correctly. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The work will be finished by Friday.
Translate the sentence into English, using the passive voice. Translation

Translate into English: 'La cena será preparada por mi hermana.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["The dinner will be prepared by my sister."]
Rearrange the words to form a coherent passive sentence. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The car will be cleaned tomorrow.
Match the subjects with the correct future passive verb phrases. Match Pairs

Match the subjects with their passive actions:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

FAQ (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'.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

será + participio

English always uses 'will be', while Spanish has a choice between 'será' and 'se'.

French high

sera + participe passé

English participles never change for gender or number.

German moderate

wird ... werden

German puts the second auxiliary at the very end of the sentence.

Japanese low

〜れる / 〜られる (~reru / ~rareru)

Japanese uses suffixes on the verb rather than auxiliary words like 'will be'.

Arabic low

Passive voice via vowel changes

Arabic does not use a separate word for 'be' in the passive.

Chinese low

被 (bèi) + Verb

The 'bèi' construction in Chinese often carries a negative connotation (something bad happened), whereas English passive is neutral.

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