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The future tense form of 'pencil' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb pencil. Example: They will pencil in the details later. (They will pencil in the details later.)
Definition of “pencil”
- to write or draw with a pencil
- to make a preliminary sketch or outline
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 | pencil |
| Future Continuous | penciling |
| Future Perfect | penciled |
Example
She will pencil a detailed drawing tomorrow.
Example
They will pencil their ideas on the canvas.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be penciling a new artwork.
Example
They will be penciling the final touches on the mural.
Example
By the end of this month, she will have penciled a series of illustrations.
Example
They will have penciled all the sketches for the project.
