Future in the past

 Here is the chart for the future in the past tense:

Pronoun	Auxiliary verb (would)	Base form of the main verb
I	would	study
You	would	study
He/She/It	would	study
We	would	study
They	would	study

The future in the past tense is used to describe a future event from a past perspective. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "would" followed by the base form of the main verb.

Examples:

1. She said she would study hard for the exam the next day.
2. They hoped that they would arrive at the airport on time.
3. He wondered if he would meet his deadline for the project.

Rules:

1. The future in the past tense is used to describe a future event from a past perspective.
2. It is formed using the auxiliary verb "would" followed by the base form of the main verb.
3. The tense is often used to talk about past plans, predictions, expectations, or intentions about future events.

Here are some exercises to help you practice using the future in the past tense:

1. Rewrite the following sentences in the future in the past tense:

a. They will have a party next weekend. b. I will finish my work by tomorrow. c. She will start her new job next month.

2. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the future in the past tense:

a. He told me he ___________ study hard for the test the next day. b. She wondered if she ___________ be able to catch the train in time. c. They said they ___________ help us with the project.

Answers:

1. a. They would have a party the following weekend. b. I would finish my work by the next day. c. She would start her new job the following month.
2. a. would, b. would be, c. would help us

Explanation:

In these exercises, you need to use the future in the past tense to describe a future event from a past perspective. Remember to use the auxiliary verb "would" followed by the base form of the main verb. Also, pay attention to the context of the sentence and the time perspective. The future in the past tense is often used to talk about past plans, predictions, expectations, or intentions about future events.