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We use both will and going to to talk about the future but we choose will or going to

according to what we mean.

RULES PRACTICE

Predicting with WILL is related to what we Complete the sentences with the correct future form:
think or feel .
That girl hasn’t studied for her exams.
‘ Give me my umbrella. I think it will rain.’
She isn’t prepared. She’s making a lot
Use Probably –I think/expect- I’m sure
‘ I’m sure he’ll win the prize.’ of mistakes. She ………………………
…………………….. 1 (fail).
Predicting with GOING TO is related to some
clear evidence.
I don’t know what time my neighbour
has to get to his office but I think he
…………………….………………………….2 (probably
‘Look at those dark clouds. It’s going to rain.’
-not get) there on time.

Offering to help with WILL.


I haven’t practised enough for the
‘ I’ll open the window for you.’
Talent Show but I………………..……..… 3

Making a decision as you’re speaking with WILL (sing) my song again now. My friends
…………………….…………….4 (be) proud of
‘I forgot to invite Susan. I’ll phone her now.’ me . I ………………. 5 (win) the first
prize.

Making Plans with GOING TO …………………………….. 6 (you- help) me do


sit-ups?
I’m going to grow tomatoes in small pots this year.’
I’m too tired. I think our workout
…………………… 7 ( be) hard today.
I’m sure it………………………. 8 (not be)
Asking someone to do something with WILL.

‘Will you help me with my homework?’ I……………………………….…. 9 (live) in Paris


next year but I ………….…………………10
(phone) you every week.
Showing that a decision has already been made I’ve bought the tickets. We……………..
with GOING TO. ………………. ……….11.(see) a rock concert
together before you move to Paris.
‘I’ve sent the invitations. We’re going to
have a party.’
Mum, I ……………………………12 (wash) your
car. Later, I…………………13 (clean) the
Promising to do something with WILL kitchen.
Thank you. I’ve just decided that I……
‘ I’ll write to you when I get there.’ ……………………..14 (bake) us an apple pie
for dessert.
KEY
1. ‘s going to fail
2. won’t probably get
3. ‘ll sing
4. will be
5. ‘ll win
6. Will you help me
7. will be
8. won’t be
9. ‘m going to live
10. ‘ll phone
11. ‘re going to see
12. ‘ll wash
13. ‘ll clean
14. ‘ll bake

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