Will/be going to

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Grammar: will / be going to

When to use 'will'?

When to use 'to 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. is going to
2. will

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

1. is going to
2. will

I think it ___ rain later so take an umbrella with you.

1. is going to
2. will

Rule of form

Will + infinitive

Example: We will invite our dear friends to come with us!

To be going to + infinitive

Example: The Conservatives are going to win the election.

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.

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.

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

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

3. We are thirsty. - Wait here. I ___ get some water.

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

5. Meat or fish?- I ___ have some fish, please.

6. Oh! I haven't got enough money to pay! - Don't worry. I ___ lend you some.

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

8. What do you want the keys for? - I ___ close the door.

9. Where does that noise come from? - I don't know. I ___ have a look.

10. Can I have a glass, please? I ___ drink some water.

1. Have you got any plans for tomorrow? - Yes, I am going to visit my grandparents.

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

3. We are thirsty. - Wait here. I will get some water.

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

5. Why do you want so many oranges? - I am going to make an orange juice.

6. Oh! I haven't got enough money to pay! - Don't worry. I'll lend you some.

7. Why are you switching on the TV? - I'm going to watch a football match.

8. What do you want the keys for? - I'm going to close the door.

9. Where does that noise come from? - I don't know. I'll have a look.

10. Can I have a glass, please? I'm going to drink some water.