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helko

helko

Germany

Hi, I’m not sure how I can build sentence with “will” and “won’t” . In an exercise book I’ve read: In 20 years I’ll probably… (will is before probably), and… I probably won’t ( be married). Here is won’t after probably. Can you help me? Can you explain me the rule?

01:01 PM Jan 01 2014 |

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Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Adverbs of certainty (E.g. certainly, definitely, probably, undoubtedly, surely) are placed between an auxillary verb and a main verb. If you’re using will + main verb, probably will go between the two verbs. However, to form the negative of the future auxillary will, we add will not before the main verb. The complete verb phrase (will not + main verb) cannot be separated. Therefore, any adverbs will go before the negative verb phrase.



Ex: I will definitely go on vacation this summer. // I probably won’t fly to Europe.


Best,


Amy












07:09 PM Jan 03 2014 |

helko

helko

Germany

Hi Amy, Tanks a lot for your reply. I am very happy about you have spent your time to help me.


All the best 


Helmut 

07:44 PM Jan 04 2014 |