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The future tense form of 'fasten' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb fasten. Example: They will fasten the screws to secure the structure. (They will fasten the screws to secure the structure.)

Definition of “fasten”

to close or secure something firmly
to make something go faster

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	fasten
Future Continuous	fastening
Future Perfect	fastened

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 fasten her seatbelt before driving.

Example

They will fasten the straps to secure the load.

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, I will be fastening the screws.

Example

They will be fastening the bolts to assemble the furniture.

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 day, she will have fastened all the buttons.

Example

They will have fastened the ropes securely by the time the storm arrives.

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