Future Tense: Will vs. Going to Quiz

When do we use 'going to'?

• For rapid decisions

• When someone refuses

• For prior plans

• To make a promise

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence shows a prior plan?

• I think it will rain later.

• I will help you with your homework.

• I won't eat the cake.

• I'm going to visit my grandma tomorrow.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

What does 'will' indicate when used in a sentence?

• A rapid decision

• A prior plan

• Definite signs

• A connection to the present

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which sentence is a prediction?

• I'm going to the park.

• I will buy a new book.

• I think it will rain tomorrow.

• I won't do it.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is an example of using 'will' for a promise?

• I'm going to eat dinner.

• I will help you with your project.

• I think it is going to rain.

• I will probably watch TV.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which sentence uses 'going to' for evidence?

• I won't go to the party.

• I will finish my homework.

• I think I'm going to sneeze.

• I will call you later.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

When do we use 'will'?

• For things happening now

• For things planned earlier

• For things decided now

• For things that happened yesterday

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which sentence shows a rapid decision?

• I won't tell anyone.

• I think it is going to snow.

• I'm going to visit my friend.

• I will have a sandwich.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What is an example of using 'won't'?

• I'm going to play soccer.

• I think it will be sunny.

• I won't eat the vegetables.

• I will go to the store.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence uses 'going to' for something about to happen?

• I won't do my chores.

• I will read a book.

• The bomb is going to explode.

• I think it will be fun.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D