Will and be going to can be both used to talk about plans and predictions. When we want to talk about plans or decisions that have already been made then be going to is used but when the decisions or plans made at the time of speaking then will is used. And the predictions with will and be going to is also different. Be going to is used make a prediction based on evidence or proof. For example, it is very cloudy and windy now. It is going to rain. The evidence in this case is that the sky is dark. Will on the other hand is used to talk about a general prediction about the future without concrete evidence. For instance, doctors will be able to heal all kinds of diseases in the future. There is no concrete evidence it is just based of the speaker's opinion and some unreliable sources.
GOING TO
Future plan : Be going to use to talk about the future plans that have already been made that mean the speaker is certain about his or her plans.
Sub + be + going to + base verb.- We are going to have a party this weekend. (We planned it already.)
- They are going to get married next year. ( They planned about their marriage already.)
- He’s going to visit Angkor Wat next week.
- They aren’t going to play soccer this weekend.
- I am going to go to university when I finished grade 12.
- My dad is going to buy a new house next month.
- This weekend, I and my wife are going to visit my hometown.
Prediction (with evidence) : Be going to can also be used to make a prediction that is based on concrete evidence or proof. It simply means that we see something before we make a prediction so the possibility is pretty high.
Sub + be + going to + base verb.- Look! It’s cloudy. It’s going to rain. (Being cloudy is the evidence for the prediction.)
- He’s very lazy. He’s going to fail his exam. ( Being lazy is the evidence.)
- She’s very smart. She’s going to pass the exam with excellent grade. (Being smart is the evidence.
- He is very drunk and driving very fast. He is going to have an accident.
- The woman is blind and she is walking toward a large hole. She is going to fall into the hole.
- They have been playing soccer for 3 hours. They are going to be exhausted.
- Global warming is going to be much worse since people keep on burning more and more fossil fuels.
Yes/ No Question
- Are we going to have a party this weekend?
- Are they getting married next year?
- Is he going to visit Angkor Wat next week?
- Are they going to play soccer this weekend?
- Is global warming going to be much worse in the next 5 years?
- Is that woman going to fall into the hole?
Wh-Question / information question
- When are they going to get married?
- Where is he going to visit next month?
- Who is going to pass the exam with excellent grade?
- Which car is your dad going to buy tomorrow?
- Why are you going to do that?
- How long is she going to stay in the China?
WILL
Form
Positive: Sub + will + base verb.
Negative: Sub + will not (won't) + base verb.
Yes/No: Will + sub + base verb...?
- Yes, sub + will.
- No, sub + won't.
Wh-Question: Wh-word + will + sub + base verb...?
“Will” is used to talk about
the future plan or decision made at the time of speaking and it can also be used to
talk about the future events or predictions without concrete evidence like “be
going to” does. Let’s see the examples below.
The statement “I will leave class early today.” Is pretty much a decision made at the time of speaking. It is not an arranged plan or decision.
The example above is actually a talk or prediction about the future which has no concrete information for evidence hence it’s less likely.
Examples
- I will go with you on the camping trip if I am free. (A decision made at the time of speaking- positive)
- The future transportation will improve a lot in the next 50 years. (Future prediction – positive)
- They won’t do the presentation today. ( A decision made at the time of speaking – negative)
- Will you go out and eat something with me now? (A decision made at the time of speaking – yes/no question)
- What will you do if I give you a million dollars? (A decision made at the time of speaking – wh-question)
Exercise
Complete the following sentences using "will" or "going to".
Don't worry. ____________ help you.
2. They have made a decision.
They ____________ lose weight next year.
3. What are you going to do this evening?
I don't know. Maybe ____________ play golf.
4. This shirt is really nice but I think it
____________ be very expensive.
5. Hey! The phone is ringing!
Alright. ____________ take it.
6. Where are you going?
We ____________ play basketball.
7. We have bought Lucy a book.
Do you think she ____________ read it?
8. Why are you wearing sunglasses?
Because ____________ go to the beach.
9. It's starting to rain!
Ok. ____________ take an umbrella
10. I feel hungry now. _____________ you go and find something to eat with me?
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