why is there no future tense in english

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1. Emma

   1 yıl önce

   English technically doesn’t have a future tense in the same way that it has a past tense. Here’s why:

   No verb conjugation for future: Unlike the past tense (walked, talked), English verbs don’t change their base form to indicate the future (not “walkwill” or “talkwill”).

   We rely on helper verbs: We use modal verbs like “will,” “shall,” “be going to,” or adverbs like “tomorrow” to express the future.

   So, instead of a single future tense, English uses various tools to convey future meaning.

   Here’s a breakdown:

   “Will” and “shall” express general predictions or intentions.

   “Be going to” indicates a planned future action.

   Adverbs like “tomorrow” or “next week” simply place the action in the future.

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