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    The document discusses the differences between the verb forms "will" and "going to" when talking about the future. "Will" expresses willingness or volunteering to do something in the present, while "going to" refers to intentions or plans for the future. When predicting the future, "will" can be used for less certain predictions, while "going to" implies a higher level of certainty about something that will happen.

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    The document discusses the differences between the verb forms "will" and "going to" when talking about the future. "Will" expresses willingness or volunteering to do something in the present, while "going to" refers to intentions or plans for the future. When predicting the future, "will" can be used for less certain predictions, while "going to" implies a higher level of certainty about something that will happen.

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    Basic meanings of the forms


    Form Will Going to Meaning / Usage volunteering to do something deciding at the time of speaking to do something talking about something that is already decided Example Angelo: I need a pencil. Sarah: I'll lend you mine.

    Present Continuous Present simple

    Angelo: Have you registered for the class yet? Sarah: Not yet. I'm going to register tomorrow. talking about something that is Angelo: Do you want to go to the already arranged movies tonight? Sarah: Sorry, I can't. I'm playing soccer. talking about a schedule timetable Angelo: What time does the ne t or program !us leave? Sarah: It leaves at si .

    2. Predicting the future


    When you are predicting !hat you think !ill happen in the future you should choose the form based on ho! certain you are" #f you$re not too sure it$s fine to use !ill but if you$re nearly certain about something it$s best to use going to" I think it ill rain. %#$m not sure but it looks like it might"& It!s going to rain. %#$m sure it$s going to rain ' # can see black clouds in the sky"&

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