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A2Future forms12 min

Future with going to and will

Talk about plans, predictions, offers, promises and quick decisions with going to and will.

English has several ways to talk about the future. Two very common ones are be going to and will. Sometimes both are possible, but each one has its own special uses.

UseFormExample
A plan or intention (decided before now)going toI'm going to visit my aunt next month.
A prediction from something we can see nowgoing toLook at those clouds. It's going to rain.
A decision at the moment of speakingwillThe phone is ringing. I'll answer it.
An offer or a promisewillI'll carry that box for you. I won't be late, I promise.
An opinion about the futurewillI think Mina will win the race.

How to make them

Going to: am / is / are + going to + base verb. The negative is I'm not going to, he isn't going to, they aren't going to. Will: will + base verb, the same for every subject. The short form is 'll and the negative is won't (will not).

  • We're going to paint the kitchen this weekend.
  • Careful! That glass is going to fall.
  • Are you going to take the exam in June?
  • Don't worry, I'll lend you an umbrella.
  • I don't think it will be very busy tomorrow.
  • Kofi won't forget your birthday.

Exercise 1 of 2

Choose the correct form

Choose the correct word or words to complete each sentence.

  1. Mina _____ visit her grandmother next weekend. She bought her train ticket yesterday.

  2. A: It's very hot in here. B: I _____ open the window.

  3. Look at those dark clouds. It _____ rain.

  4. I promise I _____ tell anyone your secret.

  5. _____ you going to watch the match tonight?

  6. I think people _____ use robots for a lot of housework in the future.

  7. Kofi _____ going to study medicine. He decided last year.

  8. A: Do you want the blue shirt or the green one? B: Hmm, I _____ take the blue one.

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Exercise 2 of 2

Write the missing words

Type the missing words. Use will, won't or going to with the verb in brackets.

  1. A: The bus isn't coming. B: OK, we (walk) then.

  2. Aiko has decided. She's going (learn) to drive this summer.

  3. A: I can't open this jar. B: Give it to me. I (try).

  4. Tomás (not) going to come to the party. He's too busy.

  5. A: I'm thirsty. B: Wait here. I (get) you some water.

  6. A: Can you keep a secret? B: Of course. I (not / tell) anyone.

  7. Lena going to study abroad next year?

  8. Look at that boy on the wall! He's going (fall).

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Source

Original lesson by Joy English.

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