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The future tense form of 'scuffed' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb scuff. Example: They will scuff the floor if they don't take off their shoes. (They will scuff the floor if they don't take off their shoes.)

Definition of “scuff”

to scrape or scratch the surface of something
to make something appear worn or damaged
to mess up or fail at something

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	scuff
Future Continuous	scuffing
Future Perfect	scuffed

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

He will scuff his shoes if he doesn't clean them.

Example

They will scuff the floor if they don't use furniture pads.

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 scuffing the walls while painting.

Example

They will be scuffing their shoes during the hike.

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 scuffed all her shoes.

Example

They will have scuffed the floor by the time the party is over.

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