will vs be going to

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

Back

Both 'will' and 'be going to' are used to express future actions, but 'will' is often used for decisions made at the moment of speaking, while 'be going to' is used for plans or intentions that have already been decided.

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When do we use 'will' in a sentence?

Back

We use 'will' to express a decision made at the moment of speaking, promises, offers, or predictions based on what we think.

Front

When do we use 'be going to' in a sentence?

Back

We use 'be going to' to express plans or intentions that have already been decided before the moment of speaking.

Front

Complete the sentence: I ________ (help) you with your homework later.

Back

will help

Front

Complete the sentence: She ________ (visit) her grandmother this weekend.

Back

is going to visit

Front

What is the correct form: They ________ (play) soccer tomorrow?

Back

are going to play

Front

Complete the sentence: I think it ________ (rain) later today.

Back

will rain

Front

What is the correct form: Look at those clouds! It ________ (storm).

Back

is going to storm

Front

Complete the sentence: I promise I ________ (call) you tonight.

Back

will call

Front

What is the correct form: He ________ (not/come) to the party because he is sick.

Back

is not going to come