will and going to

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What is the primary difference between 'will' and 'going to' in future tense usage?

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'Will' is often used for spontaneous decisions or predictions, while 'going to' is used for planned actions or intentions.

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When do we use 'will' to express future actions?

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We use 'will' to express future actions that are decided at the moment of speaking, predictions based on opinions or beliefs, and promises.

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When do we use 'going to' to express future actions?

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We use 'going to' for actions that are planned or intended, and for predictions based on present evidence.

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Complete the sentence: I ______ (not) go to the party tonight.

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won't

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What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: 'They ______ (meet) you soon.'

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are going to meet

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How do you form a negative sentence with 'will'?

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Use 'will not' or the contraction 'won't' before the base form of the verb.

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How do you form a negative sentence with 'going to'?

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Use 'not' after the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) before 'going to'.

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What is the structure of a question using 'going to'?

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The structure is: 'Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base form of the verb?'

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Provide an example of a spontaneous decision using 'will'.

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Example: 'I will help you with your homework.'

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Provide an example of a planned action using 'going to'.

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Example: 'I am going to visit my grandmother this weekend.'