Will vs Going To

A- Write A if the decision is made at the moment of

speaking or B if it is a decision made before.

1. I’m bored! I think I’ll phone Alison. ____

2. We are going to have a party next weekend. ____
3. Our teacher says he’s going to give us a test next week. ____
4. I’m hungry. I think I’ll make a sandwich. ____
5. You haven’t got any money? I’ll lend you some. ____
6. It’s Steve’s birthday next week. I’m going to buy him a great present. ____
7. There’s a test next Monday, so I’m going to study over the weekend.
8. It’s very cold in here, isn’t it? I’ll close the window.

B- Circle the correct words.

1. I want to visit Paris next year so I’m going to / I’ll learn French next term.
2. There aren’t any good films on TV tonight, so I think I’m going to / I’ll watch the football match.
3. My computer’s old so my dad’s going to / ‘ll buy me a new one for my birthday.
4. My sister and I have planned our holiday. We’re going to / ‘ll visit our cousin in Canada.
5. I haven’t spoken to John for a long time. I think I’m going to / ‘ll phone him now.
6. What can I get Jane for her birthday? I know. I’m going to / ‘ll take her to the cinema.

C- Complete with ‘ll / won’t or (be) going to.

1. I must hurry or I ___________ miss the train.

2. I ___________ drive into town to work. I ___________ give you a lift to the station.
3. Oh, thank you. wait a second! I ___________ get my jacket.
4. The sky is black! It ___________ start raining soon.
5. I’m sure we ___________ be late for work.
6. We ___________ be there in five minutes.
7. You’re driving too fast. You ___________ have an accident! Look out!
8. Sorry; I ___________ slow down.
9. Mark is on his way to the bookshop. he ___________ buy a book
Answer key

A
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. A
B
1. I’m going to
2. I’ll
3. my dad’s going to
4. We’re going to
5. I’ll
6. I’ll
C

1. I’ll
2. I’m going to / I’ll
3. I’ll
4. it’s going to
5. we’re going to
6. We’ll
7. You’re going to
8. I’ll