English exercises / A2 / Verbs & tensesDecisions, predictions and plans: choose the future that fits.
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Will vs going to
Ask when the decision was made. If you decided before you started speaking, use going to. If you are deciding as you speak, use will. Going to also covers predictions with visible evidence: those clouds mean it’s going to rain, while will covers opinions about the future.
Read the full explanationwill vs going to: worked examples
Five from the set, with the answer filled in and the rule that decides it.
- 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.
- 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.
- 03
That box looks heavy. I'll give you a hand.
Offers made on the spot use will.
- 04
Oh, you've dropped your keys. I'll pick them up.
- 05
Lend me ten pounds and I'll pay you back tomorrow.