Will and
Going to
Will is
used with the
base form of
the verb to
talk about an
action that may
happen on the
future.
-
I
will complete the
essay tomorrow.
-
George is
very talented. He
will become famous
one day.
Going to
is used when
we talk about
a decision or
plan made before
the moment of
speaking.
-
I am going
to invite all
my friends.
A. Complete
these sentences using
will or going
with verb given
in brackets.
1.
Where
will you go
this summer?
I am going to visit (visit) France.
2.
Shall
we go to
the beach tomorrow?
Yes,
that’s a good
idea. We will carry (carry) our
lunch baskets with
us.
3.
I
am going to
the cinema.
Wait I will come (come) with
you.
4.
Dorothy is
tired. She will rest (rest) for
a while.
5.
Frank
is the best
singer in the
competition. He will win (win) the
first place.
6.
I
need help to
find some good
book to read.
I will come (come) to
the library to
help you.
7.
Did
you complete your
homework?
I am going to do (do) it
now.
8.
Have
you decided the
topic for your
report?
Yes.
I will write (write) about
tigers.
9.
Oh,
no! I broke
my tennis racquet.
Don’t
worry. I will give (give) you
mine. I have
an extra one.
10.
Can
I tell you
something?
Sure.
I promise I will not tell (not tell)
anyone what you
say.
11.
I’m
really so hungry.
I think I will make (make) some
sandwiches for myself.
12.
The
producers think the
film will be (be) a box
office success when
it is released.
13.
The
plane is going to take off (take off) in a few
minutes after all
the passengers have
boarded.
B. Ashley’s
exams have just
got over and
his holidays have
begun. He has
a few plans
for himself. Help
him complete the
table using will
or going to.
1. Problem:
My English isn’t
good enough.
Solution: I’m going to read a lot of English of English books this summer
2. Problem: I’m overweight.
Solution: I'm going to diet tomorrow.
3. Problem: My cupboard is a mess.
Solution: I will clean the mess.
4. Problem: I don’t spend time with my younger sister.
Solution: I will spend time with her.
5. Problem: I watch too much television.
Solution: I'm going to sleep now.
6. Problem: I don't help enough at home.
Solution: I'm going to help more.
Solution: I’m going to read a lot of English of English books this summer
2. Problem: I’m overweight.
Solution: I'm going to diet tomorrow.
3. Problem: My cupboard is a mess.
Solution: I will clean the mess.
4. Problem: I don’t spend time with my younger sister.
Solution: I will spend time with her.
5. Problem: I watch too much television.
Solution: I'm going to sleep now.
6. Problem: I don't help enough at home.
Solution: I'm going to help more.
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