Will versus Going To
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Objective
I can differentiate between the uses of 'will' and 'going to' to express future intentions and predictions.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
We use 'will' for quick decisions, promises, and refusals.
- 2
'Going to' is typically used for prior plans and when something is about to happen.
- 3
Both 'will' and 'going to' can be used to talk about future events, but 'will' is often used for decisions made in the moment, while 'going to' is used for pre-existing plans or strong evidence of something happening.
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Practice
10 questions
Complete the sentence: I think it ______ snow tomorrow.
Complete the sentence: We ______ visit our grandparents next weekend. We already bought the train tickets.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Complete each sentence with either 'will' or 'going to': 1. I think I _____ (go) to the library this afternoon. 2. Look at those dark clouds! It _____ (rain) soon.”
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