B1 · Grammar

Future: Will vs. Going To

Predictions, plans, offers and promises — choosing the right future form.

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1. I think it ___ rain tomorrow.

2. Look at those clouds! It ___ rain.

3. I’ve decided — I ___ start a diet next week.

4. Don’t worry, I ___ help you with that.

5. She ___ graduate next June.

6. I promise I ___ call you tonight.

7. They ___ get married in the spring.

8. I’m sure you ___ pass the exam.

9. We ___ visit my parents this weekend — it’s all arranged.

10. Watch out, you ___ fall!

Answer key — Future: Will vs. Going To (B1)

  1. A — will. For opinions/predictions (I think), we usually use will.
  2. B — is going to. Prediction based on present evidence: going to.
  3. B — am going to. A decision already made: going to.
  4. A — will. A spontaneous offer made right now: will.
  5. B — is going to. A plan already arranged: going to.
  6. A — will. Promises typically use will.
  7. B — are going to. A definite future plan: going to.
  8. A — will. An opinion/prediction: will.
  9. B — are going to. An arranged plan: going to.
  10. B — are going to. Based on visible evidence right now: going to.

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