Future passive (will be done)
Future passive (will be done) means “Future passive: something will be done at a later time”. Will be + past participle is the passive form of the future with will. Formation: will be + past participle
Future passive: something will be done at a later time
B2Formation
will be + past participle
Explanation
Will be + past participle is the passive form of the future with will. It says an action will happen to the subject, without stressing who does it: The results will be announced tomorrow. Add the doer with by only when it matters: The prize will be presented by the mayor. It is common in notices, plans and news reports.
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Note
The future continuous passive (will be being done) is grammatically possible but very rare and clumsy; speakers reword it, e.g. They will be painting the house then rather than The house will be being painted then.
FAQ
Future passive (will be done) — what does it mean and how is it used?
Future passive: something will be done at a later time. Will be + past participle is the passive form of the future with will. It says an action will happen to the subject, without stressing who does it: The results will be announced tomorrow. Add the doer with by only when it matters: The prize will be presented by the mayor. It is common in notices, plans and news reports.
Future passive (will be done) — how do you form it?
will be + past participle
Future passive (will be done) — any usage notes?
The future continuous passive (will be being done) is grammatically possible but very rare and clumsy; speakers reword it, e.g. They will be painting the house then rather than The house will be being painted then.