''Be going to'' vs. ''Will''

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

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Both 'will' and 'is going to' are used to express future intentions or predictions. 'Will' is often used for spontaneous decisions or promises, while 'is going to' is used for planned actions or predictions based on current evidence.

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When do we use 'will' for predictions?

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We use 'will' for predictions when we believe something will happen in the future without any evidence. For example, 'It will rain tomorrow.'

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When do we use 'is going to' for predictions?

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We use 'is going to' for predictions when there is evidence or a reason to believe something will happen. For example, 'It is going to rain; look at those dark clouds.'

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How do you form a sentence using 'will'?

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To form a sentence using 'will', use the structure: Subject + will + base form of the verb. For example, 'She will study for the exam.'

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How do you form a sentence using 'is going to'?

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To form a sentence using 'is going to', use the structure: Subject + is/am/are going to + base form of the verb. For example, 'They are going to visit their grandparents.'

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Can 'will' be used for promises? Give an example.

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Yes, 'will' can be used for promises. For example, 'I will help you with your homework.'

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Can 'is going to' be used for plans? Give an example.

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Yes, 'is going to' can be used for plans. For example, 'I am going to travel to Paris next summer.'

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What is an example of a spontaneous decision using 'will'?

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An example of a spontaneous decision using 'will' is: 'I will answer the phone.'

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What is an example of a prediction using 'is going to'?

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An example of a prediction using 'is going to' is: 'She is going to win the competition; she has been practicing a lot.'

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How do you negate a sentence with 'will'?

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To negate a sentence with 'will', add 'not' after 'will'. For example, 'I will not go to the party.'