Will vs Be Going To

Front

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 spontaneous decisions or promises, while 'be going to' is used for planned actions or intentions.

Front

When do we use 'will' for future actions?

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We use 'will' for spontaneous decisions, promises, and predictions based on what we think or believe.

Front

When do we use 'be going to' for future actions?

Back

We use 'be going to' for planned actions, intentions, and predictions based on present evidence.

Front

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

Back

will (indicating a spontaneous decision)

Front

Complete the sentence: I ________ visit my grandparents this weekend.

Back

am going to (indicating a planned action)

Front

What does 'will' indicate in a sentence?

Back

It indicates a decision made at the moment of speaking or a promise.

Front

What does 'be going to' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates a plan or intention that has already been decided before the moment of speaking.

Front

True or False: 'I will go to the party' indicates a prior plan.

Back

False (it indicates a spontaneous decision)

Front

True or False: 'I am going to study for the exam' indicates a prior plan.

Back

True

Front

Which phrase indicates a prediction based on opinion: 'I think it will rain' or 'It is going to rain'?

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I think it will rain (this is a prediction based on opinion).