Will/be going to

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• Leerjaar 1

Grammar: will / be going to

They ___ retire to the beach - in fact they have already bought a little beach house.

1. are going to
2. will

You know what, I think I ___ try one of those.

1. am going to
2. 'll (will)

I promise I ___ behave next time.

1. am going to
2. will

I think it ___ rain, I just felt a drop.

1. is going to
2. will

I think it ___ rain tomorrow, so make sure to pack an umbrella.

1. is going to
2. will

Rule of use to be going to

1. When we have already decided or we intend to do something in the future.

I'm going to accept the job offer.

2. Predictions with evidence

look at the clouds, it's going to rain.

Rule of use will

For predictions without evidence.

It will probably rain tomorrow.

For things that we decide to do now. (spontaneous)

I'll buy one for you too.

To make an offer, a promise or a threat.

Don't you worry, I will take care of you dogs for you.

Have you got any plans for tomorrow? - Yes, I ___ visit my grandparents.

Why is she learning Spanish? - She ___ travel to Spain.

I think it ___ rain tonight.

I don't feel well. I think I ___ throw up.

Did you speak to Sara?- Oh, no! I ___ phone her right now.

I’m sure he ___ be a successful lawyer one day.

Why are you switching on the TV? - I ___ watch a football match.

I ___ take you to the movies if you'd like.

Will you stay around? - I promise I ___ stay in this building.

If you do that, I ___ fire you!