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The future tense form of 'follow' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb follow. Example: They will follow the guidelines provided. (They will follow the guidelines provided.)

Definition of “follow”

to come after in sequence or order
to go along with or be guided by

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	follow
Future Continuous	following
Future Perfect	followed

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 follow her dreams no matter what.

Example

They will follow the instructions carefully.

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 following the event online.

Example

They will be following the progress of the project closely.

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 year, she will have followed her plan successfully.

Example

They will have followed all the necessary steps.

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