Is it GOING TO or WILL? FUTURE tenses (plans and intentions, predictions, possibilities, etc.)

This video tutorial explains the differences between 'going to' and 'will'. It covers the usage of 'be going to' for plans, intentions, and predictions based on evidence, and 'will' for voluntary decisions, promises, possibilities, and predictable habits. The lesson includes examples and a recap of key points.

What does the vertical line in the timeline represent?

• An event

• The present

• The past

• The future

Which of the following is a correct structure for a positive sentence using 'going to'?

• Subject + be going to + base of the verb

• Subject + base of the verb + be going to

• Subject + will + base of the verb

• Subject + not + be going to + base of the verb

What is the primary use of 'going to'?

• For habitual actions

• For past events

• For plans and intentions

• For actions decided at the moment

What does 'gonna' imply when used instead of 'going to'?

• Commitment

• Movement

• Uncertainty

• Past action

When is 'will' typically used?

• For past habits

• For actions planned in the past

• For voluntary decisions and promises

• For actions that are happening now

Which of the following is an example of a prediction not based on evidence?

• I see the neighbor, he's going to call me.

• The dog is going to attack her.

• Look at the sky, it's going to rain.

• I think we'll live on Mars by 2050.

What is an example of a predictable habit using 'will'?

• She will go to the gym tomorrow.

• He will always fall asleep during movies.

• They will visit the museum next week.

• I will decide later.