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Use will have been plus -ing. It emphasizes how long an expected activity will continue by a future reference point. State verbs normally prefer future perfect simple.
Patterns and examples
- In July, I will have been working here for five years.
- By noon, they will have been travelling for six hours.
- She will have known him for a decade. (state)
Notice how form and meaning work together. Read examples aloud, identify the controlling word or clause, and compare them with nearby alternatives before applying the pattern in new writing.
Practice sentences
- Create a future duration sentence with by.
- Correct the form for know.
After answering, explain the rule in your own words and create one original sentence using the same structure.
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