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The future tense form of 'playing' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb play. Example: They will play a friendly match against another team next week. (They will play a friendly match against another team next week.)
Definition of “play”
- engaging in an activity for enjoyment or recreation
- performing on a musical instrument
- participating in a sport or game
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 | play |
| Future Continuous | playing |
| Future Perfect | played |
Example
She will play the guitar at the concert tomorrow.
Example
They will play a new game next month.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be playing tennis.
Example
They will be playing a match against their rivals.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have played in multiple concerts.
Example
They will have played all the games in the tournament.
