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The future tense form of 'ails' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb ail. Example: They will ail if they don't take care of their health. (They will ail if they don't take care of their health.)
Definition of “ail”
- to cause physical or mental pain or discomfort
- to be in poor health or suffer from an illness
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | ail |
| Future Continuous | ailing |
| Future Perfect | ailed |
Example
He will ail if he doesn't take his medication.
Example
She will ail if she continues to ignore her symptoms.
Example
At this time next week, he will be ailing from a cold.
Example
She will be ailing during her recovery period.
Example
By the end of the year, he will have ailed from various illnesses.
Example
She will have ailed for a long time before seeking treatment.
