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Published At: 4/10/2025, 3:20:24 AM
EXERCISE
EXPLANATION
Will vs. Be Going To
We use will and be going to to talk about the future. Although both are used for future events, they have different meanings and are used in different situations.
Form
Will: Subject + will + base verb
Be going to: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
Examples:
I will study for the test tonight.
She is going to visit her grandmother this weekend.
Use
We use will for:
Decisions made at the moment of speaking
Predictions based on opinions or beliefs
Offers and promises
Examples:
It’s cold. I will close the window.
I think it will rain tomorrow.
I will help you with your homework.
We use be going to for:
Plans or intentions
Predictions based on what we see or know now
Examples:
I’m going to start a new job next week.
Look at those clouds! It is going to rain.
Will vs. Be Going to
Usage
Will
Be Going To
Decision made now
✔️
❌
Planned action
❌
✔️
Prediction (based on what you think)
✔️
✔️
Prediction (based on evidence)
❌
✔️
Promises or offers
✔️
❌
Quick Tips
You better review the following quick tips before practicing will vs. be going to exercises.
Use will when you decide something as you speak.
Use be going to when you have already planned it.
Look for time expressions to help: “I think” → will, “I’m planning to” → be going to.
If you see clear signs (like dark clouds), use be going to for predictions.