Future Perfect Tense|Definition, rules, Formula, Examples

When the verb of a sentence is used to show an action, that would be expected to be completed in future time, then this verb shows the action of Future Perfect Tense. It means that such actions would be started in the present time or future time, but they would be completed in the future time. For example:

I shall have spoken.
You will have spoken.
He will have spoken.
We shall have spoken.
They will have spoken.
We shall have played cricket in that playground before you reach.
He will have gone to the canteen to take breakfast before he comes to the class.

Helping Verbs of Future Perfect Tense

Future Perfect Tense uses the following two helping verbs to express the completed actions of the future with their respective number noun and pronouns.

Shall Have
Will Have

“Shall Have” As Helping Verb in Future Perfect Tense

Future Perfect Tense uses “shall have” as a helping verb with only the following two pronouns to express the completed actions of the coming time:

“Will Have” As Helping Verb in Future Perfect Tense

Future Perfect Tense uses “will have” as a helping verb with all number nouns and with the following pronouns:

You
They
He
She
It

"Will Have" As Helping Verb in Future Perfect Tense — “Will Have” As Helping Verb in Future Perfect Tense

Sentences Structure of Future Perfect Tense

Assertive, Negative, Interrogative, and Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense uses “will have/shall have” as helping verbs with 3rd form of the Verb to express the completed actions of the future time.

Assertive Sentence Structure of Future Perfect Tense

Assertive Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with pronouns “I/We” in their subject use “shall have” with 3rd form of a Verb to express the completed actions of the future time. It means that Assertive Sentences that have “I/We” in their subject have the following sentence structure:

I/We+shall+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words

Assertive Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with pronouns “you/they/he/she/it,” or any number noun use “will have” with the 3rd form of Verb to express the completed actions of the future time. Thus, Assertive Sentences with “you/they/he/she/it” and any number of nouns have the following sentence structure:

You/They/He/She/It/Number Noun+will+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words

Assertive Sentence Structure of Future Perfect Tense

Examples of the Assertive Sentences of Future Perfect Tense

Following are some examples of Assertive Sentences of Future Perfect Tense.

I+Shall+Have

I shall have taken a walk by 7’O clock.
I shall have told the class everything about the examination.
I shall have learned my lesson by heart before you.
I shall have written a very strange story for them.
I shall have grown rich one day with the guidance of my teachers.
I shall have won the 1st prize in the race.
I shall have given alms to the poor so that they can afford their daily expenses.
I shall have passed my matriculation by the year 2022.
I shall have won this scholarship.
I shall have captured the pocket-picker.

We+Shall+Have

We shall have taken rest.
We shall have changed the house.
We shall have unlocked the box.
We shall have taught them poems before sunset.
We shall have finished our work before the guest’s arrival.
We shall have heard all the news.
We shall have accepted their invitation.
We shall have informed the police about the robbery.
We shall have fired the gun at dacoits.
We shall have torn his shirt.

You+Will+Have

You will have taken breakfast.
You will have received the money order.
You will have recommended Majeed buy tools.
You will have planted the flowering trees in the garden.
You will have solved all the questions on time.
You will have a house by the end of this year.
You will have fired the gun at birds.
You will have already considered their offer.
You will have to meet him at his Uncle’s house before Saturday.
You will have posted the letters before he brings these envelopes.

They+Will+Have

The guests will have come.
They will have offered the namaz.
Children will have eaten sweets.
The police will have dispersed the crowd.
Robbers will have hidden in the forest.
Hounds will have felled on the rabbit.
The laborers will have gone on strike.
The clerks will have called off the strike.
They will have completed their work.
Several countries will have taken part in this gathering.

He+Will+Have

The watchman will have gone home.
The headmaster will have entered the office.
The servant will have shut the hens in the coop.
He will have locked the door.
The gardener will have made flowerbeds.
Saleem will have helped his brother.
He will have won the 1st prize.
He will have climbed up the tree.
He will have learned everything about the competition.
He will have alighted from the horse.

She+Will+Have

Toba will have disclosed her secret to her friend.
She will have gone to school before I go to her home.
She will have returned your camera.
She will have watered the plants before sunset.
She will have dried their clothes before the rains.
She will have sold her car by the end of this year.
She will have killed many cockroaches.
Marry will have solved all her problems with courage.
She will have pressed the clothes before the customers arrive.
Amina will have posted the letter to say congratulations to her cousin on her great success.

It+Will+Have

The sun will have set.
The dog will have caught the rabbit.
The rainy season will have started before his arrival.
The winter will have come to an end by the end of February.
The sun will have appeared despite the heavy fog.

Negative Sentence Structure of Future Perfect Tense

Negative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with pronouns “I/We” use “shall have” with the addition of “not” to show the negativity of the action. Thus, Negative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with the pronouns “I/We” as the subject, follow the following sentence structure:

I/We+shall+not+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words

Negative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with pronouns “You/They/He/She/it,” and any number nouns use “will not have” as a helping verb to show the negativity of the actions. Thus, Negative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with pronouns “You/They/He/She/It”, and any number nouns as subject follow the following Sentence Structure:

You/They/He/She/It/Number Noun+will+not+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words

Negative Sentence Structure of Future Perfect Tense

Examples of the Negative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense

Following are some examples of Negative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense.

I+Shall+Not+Have

I shall not have opened your letter.
I shall not have visited the whole zoo.
I shall not have listened to his foolish stories.
I shall not have fulfilled his orders.
I shall not have deceived them.
I shall not have gone to university.
I shall not have come before he comes.
I shall not have reached the station before the train comes.
I shall not have planted the trees before summer.
I shall not have reached your school.

We+Shall+Not+Have

We shall not have answered their questions.
We shall not have seen such a beautiful scene.
We shall not have finished our work before sunset.
We shall not have served tea to the guests.
We shall not have reached the station on time.
We shall not have paid your school fee.
We shall not have quarreled with them.
We shall not have read this book by lunchtime.
We shall not have made complaints against his mischiefs.
We shall not have baked cake without you.

You+Will+Not+Have

You will not have taken bath.
You will not have met them before 4’O clock.
You will not have knocked at the door.
You will not have to go to school tomorrow.
You will not have heard his beg.
You will not have to change your clothes before the guests arrive.
You will not have jumped out of the boat before it is overloaded. (Passive Voice)
You will never have seen such a charming scene.
You will not have heard such a strange and foolish story.
You will not have plowed the fields before sunrise.

They+Will+Not+Have

They will not have eaten mangoes.
They will not have sworn in the court.
The boys will not have begged for pardon.
They will not have made this mistake.
They will not have received their pay.
No passenger will have boarded the bus.
The villagers will not have helped themselves.
They will not have joined in the procession.
They will not have read the newspaper.
They will not have reached there before you.

He+Will+Not+Have

The robber will not have tied his hands and feet.
The doctor will not have dressed the injured.
Ali will not have sent the servant to you.
The potter will not have fired the pots.
The bookbinder will not have bound the books.
The hunter will not have caught any bird.
The teacher will not have called the roll.
The headmaster will not have forgiven the boys.
The cook will not have prepared a meal.
The teacher will not have caned the student.

She+Will+Not+Have

She will not have sewn your clothes before Eid.
Marry will not have gone to her office.
She will not have seen such amazing fireworks.
She will not have taken her lunch.
She will not have made a complaint against you.
She will not have caught the train on time.
She will not have broken that jug.
Marry will not have rung the bell before 7’O clock.
She will not have eaten six bananas.
She will not have killed the snack till tomorrow.

It+Will+Not+Have

The sheep will not have grazed yet.
The sun will not have set before 5’O clock tomorrow.
The train will not have streamed in.
The rain will not have stopped in London.
The storm will not have blown in the desert.

Interrogative Sentence Structure of Future Perfect Tense

Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with Word of Question use “will/shall” after the Word of Questions according to the pronoun and number noun. And “have” comes after the subject of the Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense. So, Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with Word of Question follow the following Sentence Structure:

Word of Question+will/shall+Subject+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words+?

Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense without Word of Question, and have the pronoun “I/We” as subject, use “shall” at the start of the Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense. And “have” comes after the subject of the Interrogative Sentences to show the completeness of future time action. Thus, Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with the pronoun “I/We” as the subject follow the following Sentence Structure:

Shall+I/We+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words+?

Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense without Word of Question, and have pronoun “You/They/He/She/It,” and any number noun as subject, take “will” at the start of the Interrogative Sentences, and “have” comes after the subject of the Interrogative Sentences. Thus, Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with the pronoun “You/They/He/She/It,” and any number of nouns follow the following Sentence Structure:

Will+You/They/He/She/It/Number Noun+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words+?

Interrogative Sentence Structure of Future Perfect Tense

Examples of Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense

Following are some examples of Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with Word of Question and Without Word of Question.

Word of Question+Will/Shall+Have+?

Why will they have left their work incomplete?
When shall we have discouraged them?
When will the officer have put up their demands?
When will the government have brought down the prices of daily commodities?
Why shall I have forgiven him?
Why will the Director have turned down the project?
How will the villagers have decorated the village?
Who will have thrown a stone at the van?
Where will the madman have burnt up the table?
Where will the passengers have stayed for the last night?
When will he have posted the letter?
When will the postmaster have opened the post office?
Where will he have met this accident?

Shall+I+Have+?

Shall I have fulfilled all my promises?
Shall I have sold my property by next month?
Shall I have called them by name?
Shall I have played a cricket match with them?
Shall I have learned my lesson?
Shall I have written letters to all my friends to congratulate them?
Shall I have copied her hairstyle to look modern?
Shall I have buried the dead body in the garden?
Shall I have deceived them?
Shall I have returned your camera by tomorrow?

Shall+We+Have+?

Shall we have collected funds for the orphans?
Shall we have offered our hands in their work?
Shall we have unlocked the lock?
Shall we have overcharged the new customers?
Shall we have spent a lot of money on shopping?
Shall we have seen this movie before sunset?
Shall we have to comb our hair?
Shall we have washed your clothes before sunset?
Shall we do our homework?
Shall we have won the cricket match?

Will+You+Have+?

Will you have gone to the office at the fixed time?
Will your son have won distinction in the competition?
Will you have acted upon my advice?
Will you write a letter to my mother?
Will, you have cooked chicken for dinner?
Will you have shot all these street dogs?
Will you have handed them your car?
Will you have plucked all flowers to make garlands?
Will you have won the 1st prize in tennis?
Will you have baked a delicious cake for them?

Will+They+Have+?

Will women have liked this song?
Will all the birds have flown?
Will my companions have packed the luggage?
Will all the guests have taken their seats?
Will all the members have agreed to this proposal?
Will the engineers have approved this map?
Will the laborers have whitewashed the school?
Will they have obeyed the officer?
Will they have read this book already?
Will they have received their prizes?

Will+He+Have+?

Will he have lost everything in gambling?
Will the murderer have made good his escape?
Will Raddaha have resigned?
Will he have denied the charge?
Will the watchman have watched the house?
Will the painter have painted the doors?
Will the milkman have milked the buffalo?
Will the postman have brought a letter in my name?
Will he have made fun of the poor man?

Will+She+Have+?

Will Marry have accepted his proposal?
Will she have returned his bicycle?
Will the washer-woman have washed all clothes?
Will the landlady have exempted them from house rent?
Will she have cleaned the whole house?
Will Aunt have left her sons?
Will she have taken oath in the ceremony?
Will she have gone to the cinema with them?
Will she have refused to give them her camera?
Will she have died, before the doctor will come?

Will+It+Have+?

Will the bees have stung them?
Will they have eaten the deer?
Will the moon have disappeared?
Will the dog have stolen a piece of meat from the butcher shop?
Will the mountains have wholly covered with snow?

Negative-Interrogative Sentence Structure of Future Perfect Tense:

Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with Word of Question use “will/shall” after the Word of Questions according to the pronoun and number noun. And “not have” comes after the subject of the Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense to show the negativity of the action. So, Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with Word of Question follow the following Sentence Structure:

Word of Question+will/shall+Subject+not+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words+?

Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense without Word of Question, and have the pronoun “I/We” as subject, use “shall” at the start of the Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense. And “not have” comes after the subject of the Negative-Interrogative Sentences to show the completeness of future time action. Thus, Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with the pronoun “I/We” as the subject follow the following Sentence Structure:

Shall+I/We+not+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words+?

Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense without Word of Question, and have pronoun “You/They/He/She/It,” and any number noun as subject, take “will” at the start of the Negative-Interrogative Sentences, and “not have” comes after the subject of the Negative-Interrogative Sentences. Thus, Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with the pronoun “You/They/He/She/It,” and any number nouns follow the following Sentence Structure:

Will+You/They/He/She/It/Number Noun+not+have+3rd form of Verb+Object+Remaining Words+?

Negative-Interrogative Sentence Structure of Future Perfect Continuous Tense

Examples of the Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense

Following are some examples of Negative-Interrogative Sentences of Future Perfect Tense with Word of Question and Without Word of Question.

Word of Question+Will/Shall+Not+Have+?

Why will they not have left their work incomplete?
When shall we not have discouraged them?
When will the officer not have put up their demands?
When will the government not have brought down the prices?
Why shall I not have forgiven him?
Why will the Director not have turned down the project?
Why will the villagers not have decorated the village?
Who will not have thrown a stone at the van?
When will the madman not have burnt up the table?
Where will the passengers not have stayed for the last night?
When will he not have posted the letter?
Why will the postmaster not have opened the post office?
Where will he not have met this accident?

Shall+I+Not+Have+?

Shall I not have fulfilled all my promises?
Shall I not have sold my property till next month?
Shall I not have called them by names?
Shall I not have played a cricket match with them?
Shall I not have learned my lesson?
Shall I not have written letters to all my friends to congratulate them?
Shall I not have copied her hairstyle to look modern?
Shall I not have buried the dead body in the garden?
Shall I not have deceived them?
Shall I not have to return your camera till tomorrow?

Shall+We+Not+Have+?

Shall we not have collected funds for the orphans?
Shall we not have offered our hands in their work?
Shall we not have unlocked the lock?
Shall we not have overcharged the new customers?
Shall we not have spent a lot of money on shopping?
Shall we not have seen this movie before sunset?
Shall we not have to comb our hair?
Shall we not have washed your clothes before sunset?
Shall we not have done our homework?
Shall we not have won the cricket match?

Will+You+Not+Have+?

Will you not have to go to the office at a fixed time?
Will your son not have won distinction in the competition?
Will you not have acted upon my advice?
Will you not have written a letter to my mother?
Will, you not have cooked chicken for dinner?
Will you not have to shoot all these street dogs?
Will you not have handed them your car?
Will you not have plucked all flowers to make garlands?
Will you not have won the 1st prize in tennis?
Will you not have baked a delicious cake for them?

Will+They+Not+Have+?

Will women not have liked this song?
Will all the birds not have flown?
Will my companions not have packed the luggage?
Will all the guests not have taken their seats?
Will all the members not have agreed to this proposal?
Will the engineers not have approved this map?
Will the laborers not have whitewashed the school?
Will they not have obeyed the officer?
Will they not have read this book already?
Will they not have received their prizes?

Will+He+Not+Have+?

Will he not have lost everything in gambling?
Will the murderer not have made good his escape?
Will Raddaha not have resigned?
Will he not have denied the charge?
Will the watchman not have watched the house?
Will the painter not have painted the doors?
Will the milkman not have milked the buffalo?
Will the postman not have brought a letter in my name?
Will he not have made fun of the poor man?

Will+She+Not+Have+?

Will Marry not have accepted his proposal?
Will she not have returned his bicycle?
Will the washer-woman not have washed all clothes?
Will the landlady not have exempted them from house rent?
Will she not have cleaned the whole house?
Will Aunt not have left her sons?
Will she not have taken oath in the ceremony?
Will she not have gone to the cinema with them?
Will she not have refused to give them her camera?
Will she not have died, before the doctor come?

Will+It+Not+Have+?

Will the bees not have stung them?
Will the hounds not have eaten the deer?
Will the moon not have disappeared?
Will the dog not have stolen a piece of meat from the butcher shop?
Will the mountains not have wholly covered with snow?

Future Perfect Tense-Passive Voice:

The Active Voice Sentences of Future Perfect Tense can be converted into Passive Voice Sentences by applying the rules cited in:

Future Perfect Tense-Passive Voice