Future Tense: Will vs. Going To

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

• Both 'will' and 'going to' mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

• 'Will' is only used in questions, and 'going to' is used in statements.

• The difference is that 'will' indicates spontaneity or promises, whereas 'going to' indicates plans or intentions.

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

Identify the future intention in the sentence: 'I am going to study tonight.'

• The intention to study tomorrow.

• The intention to study later this week.

• The intention to relax tonight.

• The intention to study tonight.

Choose the correct form: 'She _____ (will/going to) visit her grandmother next week.'

• is visiting her grandmother next week

• will visit her grandmother next week

• is going to

• was going to visit her grandmother next week

Formulate a sentence using 'will' to express a promise.

• I will not be there for you.

• I will forget your birthday.

• I will always support you.

• I will never help you.

Formulate a sentence using 'going to' to express a plan.

• I will be visiting my friend next week.

• I am going to visit my friend this weekend.

• I am going to play soccer last weekend.

• I am going to the store yesterday.

Which time expression fits: 'I will call you _____ (tomorrow/now).'

• next week

• later

• tomorrow

• yesterday

Identify the future intention: 'They will travel to Paris next summer.'

• They traveled to Paris last summer.

• They will not travel to Paris next summer.

• They will travel to Paris next summer.

• They are traveling to Paris this summer.

Complete the sentence: 'He is going to _____ (buy/buying) a new car.'

• buy

• buying a car

• buyed

• buys

When do we typically use 'will' instead of 'going to'?

• We use 'will' for future plans and schedules.

• 'Will' is used for actions that have already been decided.

• We use 'will' for spontaneous decisions and promises, while 'going to' is for planned actions and evidence-based predictions.

• 'Going to' is used for spontaneous decisions and promises.

Choose the correct form: 'We _____ (will/going to) have a test next Friday.'

• had a test

• are having

• will have

• are going to