Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Lesson 145--Grammar of New Year's Resolutions


New Year's Day is a good day to make resolutions.  The grammar for this is pretty straightforward.  You need to use the future tense.

 
In the new year, I will eat better.
In 2014, I will do all my homework.

 
If you want to impress your teacher (or the English speaker in your life) you might consider using the Future Perfect

By the end of 2014 + will+past participle

 
By the end of 2014, I will have lost 5kgs.
By the end of 2014, I will have read 4 English novels.
By the end of 2014, I will have learned English fluently.

Give it a try.  Your teacher will definitely be impressed.

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