Going to and Will

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

French travellers often plan long trips in advance. They are going to visit one country for two or three weeks. American travellers often take shorter holidays. They will decide their destination at the last minute.

Grammar Reference · Going to and Will

Going to — plans

We are going to book the hotel tomorrow. — Use for a decided plan before you speak.

Will — spontaneous

I will take the window seat! — Use for a decision you make right now.

Will — predictions

I think it will be very hot in July. — Use for what you think about the future.

Going to — predictions

Look at those clouds — it is going to rain. — Use when you can see evidence now.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Going to and Will

1.She pack her bag tonight — she decided this morning.

2.I don't have a map. I use my phone to find the hotel.

3.Look at that queue — we miss the flight if we don't hurry.

4.I think this adventure be my best holiday ever.

5.They travel to three countries — the plan is ready.

6.The menu is in French but I try something new anyway.

02Exercise 2 — Find and Correct the Error

find the error · rewrite the sentence

1.I will going to visit Paris next summer.

2.Look at those clouds — it will rain soon, I can see it.

3.I don't have a pen. I going to borrow one from you.

4.They are going to will stay in a hotel near the beach.

5.She decided last week — she will fly to Tokyo in August.

6.I think it is going to be very hot tomorrow, probably.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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