Will vs Going to

Will vs Going to

I can make predictions, plans, offers and promises

Predictions

- Based on what we can see or hear > Going to

e.g. Look at those clouds! There's going to be a storm.

- Based on what we know or can guess > Will

e.g. Did you give him the money? Well, I think he won't come back.

Plans

- When there's a decision already > Going to

e.g. I'm going to see you tonight. Meet me at the cinema.

- When we are deciding as we speak > Will

e.g. Let's hang out tonight. I will pick you up at 8:00. Is that ok?

Offers and Promises

We use WILL all the time when we do offers and promises.

I will pay your money back as soon as I can.

I will give you the 35% of the earnings when the job is done.

Multiple Choice

It _____ be cold tonight.

• is going to

• will

Multiple Choice

We _____ be traveling tomorrow morning. Can you make it?

• are going to

• will

Multiple Choice

I ____ get your car back on Saturday. Thank you in advaced.

• am going to

• will

Multiple Choice

I ___ buy you some ice cream when you finish your homework.

• am going to

• will

Multiple Choice

I believe we ____ arrive at noon if we get up earlier.

• will

• going to

Multiple Choice

He ____ meet us at the cinema

• is going to

• will

Multiple Choice

I ___ do my homework tonight, I can't play with you.

• am going to

• will

Multiple Choice

Did you hear that crack? It ____ colapse.

• 's going to

• will

Multiple Choice

It _____ be cold tonight.

• is going to

• will