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will vs be going to – future

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Exercise 1
Choose the correct forms of will and be going to to complete the sentences below.

 
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1 A: We don’t have any bread.     B: I know. I 'm going to buy   some. I took some money from your purse.

➪ Use be going to for intentions or plans (the decision was made before speaking).

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2 A: We don’t have any bread.     B: Really? I 'll get   some from the shop then.

➪ Use will + infinitive (without to) for instant decisions. In this sentence, speaker B made his decision during the conversation.

3 A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?     B: Because I 'm going to visit   my mother in Scotland next month.

➪ Use be going to for intentions or plans (the decision was made before speaking).

4 A: I’m really cold.     B: I 'll turn   the heating on.

➪ Use will + infinitive (without to) for instant decisions. In this sentence, speaker B made his decision during the conversation.

5 A: What are your plans after you leave university?     B: I 'm going to work   in a hospital in Africa.

➪ Use be going to for intentions or plans (the decision was made before speaking).

6 A: All the lights have gone off!     B: Don't worry. I 'll take   a look.

➪ Use will + infinitive (without to) for instant decisions. In this sentence, speaker B made his decision during the conversation.

7 A: Why are you carrying your laptop?     B: I 'm going to do   some homework on the train.

➪ Use be going to for intentions or plans (the decision was made before speaking).

8 A: I can't find my keys.     B: I 'll help   you look for them.

➪ Use will + infinitive (without to) for instant decisions. In this sentence, speaker B made his decision during the conversation.

9 A: Did you remember to buy the tickets?     B: Oh no, I forgot! I 'll buy   them online now.

➪ Use will + infinitive (without to) for instant decisions. In this sentence, speaker B made his decision during the conversation.

10 If you take a look at this graphic, you can see that the economy is going to get   worse very soon.

➪ Use be going to to talk about something that you see is going to happen (predictions based on present evidence).

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