will and going to

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What is the difference between 'will' and 'going to'?

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'Will' is used for decisions made at the moment of speaking or for promises. 'Going to' is used for plans or intentions made before the moment of speaking.

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When do we use 'am going to'?

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'Am going to' is used with the subject 'I' to express a future intention or plan.

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When do we use 'is going to'?

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'Is going to' is used with singular third-person subjects (he, she, it) to express a future intention or plan.

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When do we use 'are going to'?

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'Are going to' is used with plural subjects (we, you, they) to express a future intention or plan.

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Complete the sentence: 'I think I _______ win the game.'

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'I think I will win the game.'

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Complete the sentence: 'Look at those dark clouds, it _______ rain.'

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'Look at those dark clouds, it is going to rain.'

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Complete the sentence: 'She _______ visit her grandpa tomorrow.'

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'She is going to visit her grandpa tomorrow.'

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Complete the sentence: 'They _______ a doctor.'

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'They will be a doctor.'

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What does 'will' express in a sentence?

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'Will' expresses a future action or decision.

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What does 'going to' express in a sentence?

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'Going to' expresses a planned future action.