We use WILL to: We use GOING TO to:

- predict the future without evidence
- give our opinion about the future
- offer our help
- express sudden decisions
Examples:
“You’ll become a millionaire” (prediction)
“I think she won’t come” (opinion)
“I’ll help you carry those bags” (offer)
“It’s cold. I’ll put on my coat” (sudden decision)
- predict the future when we have evidence that
what we say is likely to happen.
- talk about plans or intentions
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Examples:
“Look! those to cars are going to crash!” (prediction
with evidence)
“I’m going to have a party” (plan)

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This man ……… to I think this boy …….. Probably he …….. I’m sure that
break some bones. go down the snowed win the tennis match. you……. pass that
hill. exam.

5 6 7 8

This woman ……. to I ………. help you You………. marry a I think they ………
make a good dinner. cross the road! nice woman soon! have good time.

9 1 1 1

Sue …….. to have I ……… to open Paul …… become a I think it…….. to

nice dreams. the door for you. good pilot. rain heavily today.
OFFER YOUR HELP TO THESE PEOPLE

1.- I don’t understand this book!

…………………………………………………… (help)

2.- Tina has a bad headache!

…………………………………………………….. (have)

3.- My neighbours are too noisy

………………………………………………….. (call)

4.- Freddy’s project is complicated

…………………………………………….. (explain)

5.- Julia’s dress is very expensive

………………………………………………… (lend)

6.- It’s very cold this morning.

……………………………………………………. (wear)

Key

1.- is going 2.-will 3.-will 4.-will 5.-is going 6.-will 7.-are

going 8.-will

9.- is going 10.-am going 11.- will 12.- is going