Will vs Going to

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

Smart travellers check the weather every morning. If you see dark clouds, your trip to the beach is probably going to change. "I will just find a good café," said one tourist in Lisbon after a sudden storm. Prepare for surprises. They will come.

Grammar Reference · Will vs Going to

Going to — predictions

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

Will — spontaneous

It's raining. I will take an umbrella. — Use for a quick decision you make right now.

Will — general

I think the trip will be amazing. — Use with I think for your opinion about the future.

Going to — definite

We are going to visit the market tomorrow. — Use for plans you already decided.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Will vs Going to

1.The sky is very dark. It snow tonight.

2.I think the flight be on time.

3.We prepare our bags before the storm arrives.

4.Oh, I forgot my umbrella! I buy one here.

5.Look at the forecast — the temperature drop to five degrees.

6.I think the weather in Iceland surprise you.

02Exercise 2 — Find and Correct the Error

find the error · rewrite the sentence

1.Look at those clouds. It will rain very soon.

2.I just decided — I am going to take the window seat.

3.I think the holiday going to be amazing.

4.The storm is coming. We will cancel the outdoor trip.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

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

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