Predictions Using 'Will' and 'Be Going To'

In this video, Mark introduces the concept of making predictions using 'will' and 'won't'. He explains how these words are used to express guesses about the future, providing examples like predicting the weather or a friend's lateness. Mark also discusses using 'I'm sure' for stronger predictions and introduces 'be going to' for predictions based on evidence. The video encourages students to practice these grammar points and offers support for their learning.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Past tense verbs

• Present continuous tense

• Predictions using 'will' and 'won't'

• Passive voice

What does 'won't' stand for?

• Was not

• Would not

• Were not

• Will not

How is 'will' used in predictions?

• To describe past events

• To talk about ongoing actions

• To make guesses about the future

• To express certainty about the past

What is an example of a prediction using 'will'?

• I was going to the store

• I am eating now

• I think it will rain tomorrow

• I will have lunch yesterday

What phrase indicates a stronger prediction than 'I think'?

• I was

• I'm sure

• I could

• I might

What does 'won't' express in predictions?

• Present actions

• Past actions

• Possibility of an event

• Certainty about the future

What is introduced as another way to make predictions?

• 'Would have'

• 'Used to'

• 'Be going to'

• 'Have been'

When is 'be going to' used for predictions?

• When there is evidence

• For past events

• For present actions

• For hypothetical situations

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

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

• 'Will' is for present actions, 'be going to' is for past actions

• 'Will' is for guesses, 'be going to' is for evidence-based predictions

• 'Will' is for hypothetical situations, 'be going to' is for real situations

What should students do with the grammar learned?

• Use it in comments

• Forget it

• Ignore it

• Only use it in exams