Will vs Going to

Front

My mom cooked spaghetti, but I don't like it. I ___ tacos.

Back

will prepare

Answer explanation

We use WILL for things that we decide to do in the moment of speaking.

Front

Monica ___ her birthday in Los Angeles next week.

Back

is going to celebrate

Answer explanation

We use GOING TO for future plans.

Front

She believes her apple pie ___ the baking contest.

Back

will win

Answer explanation

We use WILL for predictions based on our feelings.

Front

The teacher ___ us extra recess tomorrow!

Back

will give

Answer explanation

We use WILL with promises, offers, threats.

Front

The quiz had 10 questions, and Liz got only one mistake. She ___ a 9.

Back

is going to get

Answer explanation

We use GOING TO for predictions based on evidence.

Front

Ben: "Really? I ___ some. Can I take money from your purse?"

Back

will buy

Answer explanation

Decision made at the moment of speaking

Front

Why does Kelly need to borrow the suitcase?

Back

Because she is going to visit her mother in Scotland next month.

Answer explanation

Future plan

Front

After university I ___ in a hospital in Africa.

Back

am going to work

Answer explanation

Future plan

Front

If you take a look at this graphic, you can see that the economy ___ better very soon.

Back

is going to get

Answer explanation

Prediction based on evidence

Front

I'm very hot. I ___ the air conditioner.

Back

will turn on

Answer explanation

Decision made at the moment of speaking