Going to and will

Going to for plans and predictions from evidence; will for quick decisions, promises and predictions

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   Look at those black clouds! It rain.

   is going torainsgoing toWe use 'going to' for predictions based on what we can see now.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   The phone is ringing. — Don't worry, answer it.

   I'llI'mI going toWe use 'will' for decisions we make at the moment of speaking.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   We visit my grandparents next weekend. We bought the tickets yesterday.

   are going towill togoingWe use 'going to' for plans we have already made.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   I think it be sunny tomorrow.

   willis goinggoingWe often use 'will' after 'I think' for predictions.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   She (not) going to buy a new car this year.

   Answer: isn'tAlso accepted: is notThe negative of 'going to' is am/is/are + not + going to.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   What are you to do after the lesson?

   goingwillgoWe ask about plans with 'What are you going to do?'
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   Don't worry, I (not) tell anyone your secret. I promise!

   Answer: won'tAlso accepted: will notWe use 'will' / 'won't' for promises.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   According to the forecast, it be windy tomorrow.

   willisare goingWe can use 'will' for predictions, for example in weather forecasts.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   My brother (going to / study) medicine next year. He has already chosen a university.

   Answer: is going to studyFor a plan we use am/is/are + going to + base verb.
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'I will to call you tonight.'

    Answer: FalseAfter 'will' we use the base verb without 'to': 'I will call you tonight.'
11. 11
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'It's very cloudy. I think it's going to snow.'

    Answer: TrueWe use 'going to' for predictions based on what we can see now.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    What are you going to do this weekend? What do you think the weather will be like?

    Sample answer: I'm going to visit my friends and we're going to go to the cinema. I think it will be cold and rainy.