Will vs Be going to

What is the difference between 'will' and 'be going to' when talking about future plans?

• 'Will' is used for past events, while 'be going to' is used for future events.

• 'Will' is always followed by a base form verb, while 'be going to' is followed by an -ing form verb.

• 'Will' is more formal than 'be going to' in spoken English.

• 'Will' is for decisions made at the moment of speaking, while 'be going to' is for pre-planned intentions or predictions based on current evidence.

When do we use 'will' to talk about future predictions?

• When referring to historical facts

• When making spontaneous decisions, offering promises, or expressing opinions or beliefs.

• When discussing current actions

• When talking about past events

Give an example of using 'be going to' to talk about future intentions.

• I will going to the store later.

• She is going to cooking dinner tonight.

• They are going to to the party next week.

• I am going to study for my exam tomorrow.

Explain the structure of a sentence using 'will' for future actions.

• Subject + will + base form of the verb

• Subject + shall + base form of the verb

• Subject + can + base form of the verb

• Subject + would + base form of the verb

How do we form negative sentences with 'be going to'?

• Replace 'be' with 'will'.

• Omit 'not' after 'be'.

• Add 'never' before 'be'.

• Add 'not' after 'be'.

Provide an example of a question using 'will' for future decisions.

• Will you buy a car last year?

• Will they go to the beach yesterday?

• Will she eat dinner next week?

• Will you attend the meeting tomorrow?

In which situations do we use 'be going to' for future plans?

• When we are giving commands to someone

• When we have already decided to do something before speaking or when we see present evidence that something is likely to happen in the future.

• When we are discussing hypothetical situations

• When we are reminiscing about past events

What is the contracted form of 'will not'?

• won't

• willn't

• will'nt

• wonot

When do we use 'will' for future spontaneous decisions?

• When asking for advice from others

• When looking back on past decisions

• When planning ahead for the future

• When making a decision at the moment of speaking

Construct a sentence using 'be going to' for future predictions.

• He is going to eat breakfast yesterday.

• She is going to visit her grandmother tomorrow.

• They are going to watch a movie next week.

• I am going to finish my homework yesterday.