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will vs going to

Decisions, predictions and plans: choose the future that fits.

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will vs going to

will vs going to: worked examples

Five from the set, with the answer filled in and the rule that decides it. The remaining questions are in the answer key below.

  1. 01

    I couldn't decide before, but I'm ready now. I'll have the soup, please.

    will for a decision taken at the moment of speaking.

  2. 02

    You're right. I'll put the heating on now.

    The idea came to you as you spoke, so it's will + base verb.

  3. 03

    That box looks heavy. I'll give you a hand.

    Offers made on the spot use will.

  4. 04

    Oh, you've dropped your keys. I'll pick them up.

  5. 05

    Lend me ten pounds and I'll pay you back tomorrow.

Answer key: all 24 questions
  1. 01I couldn't decide before, but I'm ready now. I'll have the soup, please.
  2. 02You're right. I'll put the heating on now.
  3. 03That box looks heavy. I'll give you a hand.
  4. 04Oh, you've dropped your keys. I'll pick them up.
  5. 05Lend me ten pounds and I'll pay you back tomorrow.
  6. 06I've turned the key three times, but the engine won't start.
  7. 07I think Spain will win the match tomorrow.
  8. 08Don't worry: I'm sure she will pass the exam.
  9. 09Look at those black clouds, it's going to rain .
  10. 10Look out! You are going to fall off that wall!
  11. 11She's driving much too fast, she is going to have an accident.
  12. 12Why have you bought all that paint? I'm going to paint the kitchen.
  13. 13We've already decided: we are going to move house in June.
  14. 14She's been saving for two years, she is going to buy a flat next spring.
  15. 15We've booked the flights: we are going to spend three weeks in Peru.
  16. 16What are you going to do about the noise?
  17. 17I can't meet you at six. I'm meeting Sam at the cinema.
  18. 18I can't play tennis on Thursday: I am visiting my grandmother in hospital.
  19. 19I'd love to come, but I'm driving to my sister's on Saturday.
  20. 20They are getting married in a castle in June.
  21. 21What time are you meeting the lawyer tomorrow?
  22. 22Hurry up! The train leaves at 8:40.
  23. 23The film starts at 7:30 and finishes at nine.
  24. 24What time does the museum open on Sundays?
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