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WorksheetsWill vs Going To
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Look at those dark clouds. It is going to rain soon.
What does this use of “going to” express?
Instant decision
Prediction
Intention/plan
Certainty
Don’t worry, I will help you with your homework.
Instant decision
Plan
Prediction
Intention
I think our team will win the match tomorrow.
What does “will” express here?
Plan
Prediction
Instant decision
Obligation
We are going to visit Paris next summer.
What does “going to” express?
Instant decision
Intention/plan
Prediction
Possibility
The company will probably hire new staff this year.
What does “will” express?
Prediction
Plan
Instant decision
Intention
I just realized we don’t have milk. I will go and buy some.
What does “will” express here?
Intention/plan
Instant decision
Prediction
Certainty
She is going to study medicine at university.
What does “going to” express?
Instant decision
Prediction
Intention/plan
Obligation
Watch out! That glass is going to fall.
What does “going to” express?
Intention/plan
Prediction (based on evidence)
Instant decision
Obligation
We will start the meeting at 10 a.m.
What does “will” express?
Instant decision
Intention/plan
Prediction
Necessity
Oh no, I forgot to call her. I will do it right now.
What does “will” express?
Instant decision
Prediction
Intention/plan
Possibility
I believe the weather will be nice tomorrow.
What does “will” express?
Intention/plan
Prediction
Instant decision
Certainty in the past
They are going to open a new store in Bali.
What does “going to” express?
Instant decision
Prediction
Intention/plan
Necessity
That boy is running so fast, he is going to win the race!
What does “going to” express?
Prediction
Plan
Instant decision
Obligation
Don’t worry, I will make you a sandwich.
What does “will” express?
Instant decision
Intention/plan
Prediction
Possibility
I am going to buy a new laptop next month.
What does “going to” express?
Instant decision
Prediction
Intention/plan
Certainty
