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