Will vs Going to — When the Weather Wins
Grammar: Future Forms
Free ESL grammar exercise on will vs going to themed around when the weather wins. Printable worksheet from EnglishPlans.com.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 2 (elementary) ESL grammar exercise on travel, practising future forms. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
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: Future Forms
- 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.
Sample items
- The sky is very dark. It ______ snow tonight.
- I think the flight ______ be on time.
- We ______ prepare our bags before the storm arrives.
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