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The future tense form of 'ponder' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb ponder. Example: They will ponder the consequences before making a decision. (They will ponder the consequences before making a decision.)
Definition of “ponder”
- to think about something carefully and for a long time
- to consider or reflect on something
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 | ponder |
| Future Continuous | pondering |
| Future Perfect | pondered |
Example
He will ponder the decision before giving an answer.
Example
She will ponder the possibilities before making a choice.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be pondering the meaning of life.
Example
They will be pondering different options for their project.
Example
By next week, she will have pondered all the available information.
Example
They will have pondered the consequences by the time the meeting starts.
