Going to vs Will

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

"I was going to fly to Lisbon, then go to Porto, and then take a bus to Madrid." But the flight had a delay. He thought: "I 'll just eat here and wait." In the end, he was going to stay two days in Barcelona — but he decided to stay five.

Grammar Reference · Going to vs Will

Going to — plans

I am going to fly to Lisbon next week. — Use for decisions made before the moment.

Will — spontaneous

The flight is cancelled. I will take a different one. — Use for decisions made right now.

Going to — predictions

Look at those clouds. It is going to rain. — Evidence in front of you.

Will — general

I think Barcelona will be amazing. — A general opinion about the future.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Going to vs Will

1.She visit three cities. It was all in her plan.

2.The train is late. I take a taxi instead.

3.They fly on Tuesday. The airline cancelled the flight.

4.He forgot his passport. He catch this flight.

5.Look at the queue! This take a very long time.

6.I don't have a hotel. I think I sleep at the airport.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.She decided yesterday: 'I want to visit Madrid.' → She ___ visit Madrid.

2.He sees the menu and thinks now: 'I want the pasta.' → He ___ have the pasta.

3.They booked a hotel last week in Barcelona. → They ___ stay in Barcelona.

4.She hears bad news right now: 'My flight is late.' She thinks: 'I ___ call my friend.'

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

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

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