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The future tense form of 'drill' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb drill. Example: They will drill the new recruits to prepare them for the mission. (They will drill the new recruits to prepare them for the mission.)

Definition of “drill”

to make a hole in something using a drill
to practice or train someone in a particular skill or activity
to repeat or emphasize something in a forceful or persistent way

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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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	drill
Future Continuous	drilling
Future Perfect	drilled

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will drill a hole in the metal plate.

Example

They will drill for oil in the ocean.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, he will be drilling into the ground.

Example

They will be drilling for samples in the mine.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the month, she will have drilled all the necessary holes.

Example

They will have drilled through the entire mountain range.

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