Will - Going to

For decisions that we take at the moment of speaking we use ...

• will

• going to

To make predictions based on some sort of evidence we use...

• will

• going to

To talk about plans or intentions we use...

• will

• going to

To talk about a fact we use...

• will

• going to

To make a general prediction we use...

We often use think, hope, expect with this use.

• will

• going to

The temperature has gone up – my snowman ____________ melt.  

• is going to

• are going to

• will

Rose: The water is boiling.

Pete: I ____________ get the coffee and the cups. will

• is going to

• are going to

• will

I’ve decided I ____________fly to London. I want to reduce my carbon footprint.

• 'm going to

• 're going to

• will

Do you think Venice ____________ disappear one day?

• are going to

• is going to

• will

My grandchildren probably ____________ read printed books.

 

• aren't going to

• isn't going to

• won't