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Here is an example of a sentence in the future continuous tense:
By this time tomorrow, I will be studying for my final exam.
The future continuous tense is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. In this example, the action of “studying” will be ongoing or continuing at the time referenced (“by this time tomorrow”).
Some other examples of the future continuous tense:
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Next week, the construction crew will be laying the foundation for the new office building.
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This time next year, our company will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
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When you arrive at the party, your friends will be dancing to the live music.
The future continuous is formed by using “will be” + the present participle (verb + -ing). This tense emphasizes that the action is ongoing or continuous at the future point in time.
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