Will Vs. Be Going To Exercises

These "will vs. be going to" exercises are prepared in a question-and-answer format. At the explanation tab, we listed the form, usage, and differences for both tenses "will" and "be going to". And at the worksheet tab, you can download these exercises as PDF or Word files for free.

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.
Exercises
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Choose the correct option to complete the Will Vs. Be Going To Exercises below.
1

A: Look at those dark clouds! It _____ rain soon.B: Oh no! We should take an umbrella.

a.
was going to
b.
is going to
c.
will
2

A: I feel really tired.B: I _____ make you some coffee.

a.
will
b.
am going to
c.
was going to
3

They _____ visit their grandmother next Sunday. They have already bought the train tickets.

a.
are going to
b.
will
c.
were going to
4

A: What are your plans for the weekend?B: I _____ visit my cousin in London.

a.
would
b.
am going to
c.
will
5

I think Brazil _____ win the next World Cup.

a.
was going to
b.
will
c.
is going to
6

Be careful! You _____ drop that glass!

a.
were going to
b.
will
c.
are going to
7

She _____ be a doctor when she grows up.

a.
is going to
b.
was going to
c.
will
8

A: Why are you taking that book?B: I _____ read it later.

a.
was going to
b.
am going to
c.
will
9

I promise I _____ call you when I arrive.

a.
will
b.
was going to
c.
am going to
10

A: I don't have a pen.B: Don't worry! I _____ lend you mine.

a.
will
b.
was going to
c.
am going to
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