Future

Will and going to

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Will
 Future with Will
We use "will" to talk about:

• Decisions made at the moment of speaking:

Example: I’m thirsty. I will get some water.
• Predictions about the future based on opinion or belief:
Example: I think it will rain tomorrow.
• Promises, offers, or requests:
Example: I will help you with your homework.
Structures:
Affirmative Form
Subject + will + verb (base form)

She will call you later.

Pedro and Mike will help me study.
It’s raining, I will get my umbrella.
Structures:
Affirmative Form Negative Form
Subject + will + verb (base form) Subject + will not (won’t) + verb (base form)

She will call you later. She won’t call you later.
Pedro and Mike will help me study. Pedro and Mike will not help me study.
It’s raining, I will get my umbrella. I won’t help you! Do it yourself!
Structures:
Interrogative Form
Will + subject+ verb (base form)

Will she call you later? > Yes, she will. // No, she won’t.
Will they arrive on time? > Yes, they will. // No, they won’t.
Will Pedro help me with my homework? > Yes, he will. // No, he won’t.
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Going to
Future with “going to”
We use "going to" to talk about:

● Plans or intentions decided before speaking:

Example: I’m going to visit my grandma next week.
● Predictions based on present evidence:
Example: Look at those clouds! It’s going to rain.
Structures:

Affirmative form:
➢ Subject + (am/is/are) + going to + verb (base form)
Example: She is going to study tonight.
Example: Pedro and Mike are going to play soccer next Friday
Example: I am going to travel to Japan Next year.
Structures:

Negative form:
➢ Subject + (am/is/are) + not + going to + verb (base form)
Example: She isn’t going to study tonight.
Example: Pedro and Mike aren’t going to play soccer next Friday
Example: I am not going to travel to Japan Next year.
Structures:

Interrogative form:
➢ (Am/Is/Are) + subject + going to + verb (base form)
Example: Is she going to study tonight? Yes, she is. // No, she isn’t.
Example: Are Pedro and Mike going to play soccer next Friday?
Example: Am I going to travel to Japan next year?
Key differences
Here are the main differences between the two forms:

Aspect Will Going to

Decision Time Made at the moment. Planned earlier.

Predictions Based on opinion//belief. Based on evidence.

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Let’s
Practice
Complete with will or going to

1. I ___ help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It ___ rain soon.
3. She ___ buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I ___ go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ___ visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he ___ win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ___ fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
Complete with will or going to

1. I WLL help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It ___ rain soon.
3. She ___ buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I ___ go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ___ visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he ___ win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ___ fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
Complete with will or going to

1. I WLL help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It IS GOING TO rain soon.
3. She ___ buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I ___ go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ___ visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he ___ win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ___ fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
Complete with will or going to

1. I WLL help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It IS GOING TO rain soon.
3. She IS GOING TO buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I ___ go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ___ visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he ___ win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ___ fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
Complete with will or going to

1. I WLL help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It IS GOING TO rain soon.
3. She IS GOING TO buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I WILL go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ___ visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he ___ win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ___ fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
 Complete with will or going to

1. I WLL help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It IS GOING TO rain soon.
3. She IS GOING TO buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I WILL go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ARE GOING TO visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he ___ win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ___ fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
 Complete with will or going to

1. I WLL help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It IS GOING TO rain soon.
3. She IS GOING TO buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I WILL go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ARE GOING TO visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he WILL win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ___ fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
 Complete with will or going to

1. I WLL help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It IS GOING TO rain soon.
3. She IS GOING TO buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I WILL go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ARE GOING TO visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he WILL win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ARE GOIGN TO fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
 Complete with will or going to

1. I WLL help you with your homework after dinner.

2. Look at those dark clouds! It IS GOING TO rain soon.
3. She IS GOING TO buy a new car next month; she already saved enough money.
4. We don’t have any bread. I WILL go to the bakery to get some.
5. They ARE GOING TO visit their grandparents next weekend; they planned it last week.
6. I think he WILL win the competition. He’s very talented.
7. Be careful! You ARE GOIGN TO fall if you don’t hold the railing.
8. I WON’T attend the meeting tomorrow because I have another appointment.
 Choose the correct answer

1. "The phone is ringing!"

a) I will answer it.
b) I am going to answer it.

2. "Did you know Maria is pregnant?"

a) She will have a baby.
b) She is going to have a baby.

3. "I need to lose weight."

a) I will exercise every day.
b) I am going to exercise every day.

4. "Look at the time! We’re late."

a) The train will leave soon.
b) The train is going to leave soon.
 Choose the correct answer

1. "The phone is ringing!"

a) I will answer it.
b) I am going to answer it.

2. "Did you know Maria is pregnant?"

a) She will have a baby.
b) She is going to have a baby.

3. "I need to lose weight."

a) I will exercise every day.
b) I am going to exercise every day.

4. "Look at the time! We’re late."

a) The train will leave soon.
b) The train is going to leave soon.
 Choose the correct answer

1. "The phone is ringing!"

a) I will answer it.
b) I am going to answer it.

2. "Did you know Maria is pregnant?"

a) She will have a baby.
b) She is going to have a baby.

3. "I need to lose weight."

a) I will exercise every day.
b) I am going to exercise every day.

4. "Look at the time! We’re late."

a) The train will leave soon.
b) The train is going to leave soon.
 Choose the correct answer

1. "The phone is ringing!"

a) I will answer it.
b) I am going to answer it.

2. "Did you know Maria is pregnant?"

a) She will have a baby.
b) She is going to have a baby.

3. "I need to lose weight."

a) I will exercise every day.
b) I am going to exercise every day.

4. "Look at the time! We’re late."

a) The train will leave soon.
b) The train is going to leave soon.
 Choose the correct answer

5. "Look at that car! It’s going too fast."

a) It will crash.
b) It is going to crash.

6. "I’m not sure about dinner plans yet."

a) We will eat out.
b) We are going to eat out.

7. "I heard they are renovating their house."

a) They will build a new kitchen.
b) They are going to build a new kitchen.

8. "The flight is delayed."

a) I will wait at the airport.
b) I am going to wait at the airport.
 Choose the correct answer

5. "Look at that car! It’s going too fast."

a) It will crash.
b) It is going to crash.

6. "I’m not sure about dinner plans yet."

a) We will eat out.
b) We are going to eat out.

7. "I heard they are renovating their house."

a) They will build a new kitchen.
b) They are going to build a new kitchen.

8. "The flight is delayed."

a) I will wait at the airport.
b) I am going to wait at the airport.
 Choose the correct answer

5. "Look at that car! It’s going too fast."

a) It will crash.
b) It is going to crash.

6. "I’m not sure about dinner plans yet."

a) We will eat out.
b) We are going to eat out.

7. "I heard they are renovating their house."

a) They will build a new kitchen.
b) They are going to build a new kitchen.

8. "The flight is delayed."

a) I will wait at the airport.
b) I am going to wait at the airport.
 Choose the correct answer

5. "Look at that car! It’s going too fast."

a) It will crash.
b) It is going to crash.

6. "I’m not sure about dinner plans yet."

a) We will eat out.
b) We are going to eat out.

7. "I heard they are renovating their house."

a) They will build a new kitchen.
b) They are going to build a new kitchen.

8. "The flight is delayed."

a) I will wait at the airport.
b) I am going to wait at the airport.
 Choose the correct answer

5. "Look at that car! It’s going too fast."

a) It will crash.
b) It is going to crash.

6. "I’m not sure about dinner plans yet."

a) We will eat out.
b) We are going to eat out.

7. "I heard they are renovating their house."

a) They will build a new kitchen.
b) They are going to build a new kitchen.

8. "The flight is delayed."

a) I will wait at the airport.
b) I am going to wait at the airport.
 Match the columns
1. You see someone carrying a heavy box, and they
look like they’re struggling.
2. Your friend is hungry, and you just noticed you ( )I will give them my sandwich.
have an extra sandwich. ( ) Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.
3. There are dark clouds in the sky, and the wind is ( ) They are going to retire from acting.
picking up. ( ) I will help them carry the box.
4. Your friend is saving money for a vacation next ( ) I’m going to call my parents now.
year. ( ) She is going to travel next summer.
5. You’re deciding on the spot to call your parents.
6. A famous actor announced they are retiring soon.
 Match the columns
1. You see someone carrying a heavy box, and they
look like they’re struggling.
2. Your friend is hungry, and you just noticed you ( )I will give them my sandwich.
have an extra sandwich. ( ) Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.
3. There are dark clouds in the sky, and the wind is ( ) They are going to retire from acting.
picking up. (1) I will help them carry the box.
4. Your friend is saving money for a vacation next ( ) I’m going to call my parents now.
year. ( ) She is going to travel next summer.
5. You’re deciding on the spot to call your parents.
6. A famous actor announced they are retiring soon.
 Match the columns
1. You see someone carrying a heavy box, and they
look like they’re struggling.
2. Your friend is hungry, and you just noticed you (2)I will give them my sandwich.
have an extra sandwich. ( ) Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.
3. There are dark clouds in the sky, and the wind is ( ) They are going to retire from acting.
picking up. (1) I will help them carry the box.
4. Your friend is saving money for a vacation next ( ) I’m going to call my parents now.
year. ( ) She is going to travel next summer.
5. You’re deciding on the spot to call your parents.
6. A famous actor announced they are retiring soon.
 Match the columns
1. You see someone carrying a heavy box, and they
look like they’re struggling.
2. Your friend is hungry, and you just noticed you (2)I will give them my sandwich.
have an extra sandwich. (3) Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.
3. There are dark clouds in the sky, and the wind is ( ) They are going to retire from acting.
picking up. (1) I will help them carry the box.
4. Your friend is saving money for a vacation next ( ) I’m going to call my parents now.
year. ( ) She is going to travel next summer.
5. You’re deciding on the spot to call your parents.
6. A famous actor announced they are retiring soon.
 Match the columns
1. You see someone carrying a heavy box, and they
look like they’re struggling.
2. Your friend is hungry, and you just noticed you (2)I will give them my sandwich.
have an extra sandwich. (3) Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.
3. There are dark clouds in the sky, and the wind is ( ) They are going to retire from acting.
picking up. (1) I will help them carry the box.
4. Your friend is saving money for a vacation next ( ) I’m going to call my parents now.
year. (4) She is going to travel next summer.
5. You’re deciding on the spot to call your parents.
6. A famous actor announced they are retiring soon.
 Match the columns
1. You see someone carrying a heavy box, and they
look like they’re struggling.
2. Your friend is hungry, and you just noticed you (2)I will give them my sandwich.
have an extra sandwich. (3) Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.
3. There are dark clouds in the sky, and the wind is ( ) They are going to retire from acting.
picking up. (1) I will help them carry the box.
4. Your friend is saving money for a vacation next (5) I’m going to call my parents now.
year. (4) She is going to travel next summer.
5. You’re deciding on the spot to call your parents.
6. A famous actor announced they are retiring soon.
 Match the columns
1. You see someone carrying a heavy box, and they
look like they’re struggling.
2. Your friend is hungry, and you just noticed you (2)I will give them my sandwich.
have an extra sandwich. (3) Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.
3. There are dark clouds in the sky, and the wind is (6) They are going to retire from acting.
picking up. (1) I will help them carry the box.
4. Your friend is saving money for a vacation next (5) I’m going to call my parents now.
year. (4) She is going to travel next summer.
5. You’re deciding on the spot to call your parents.
6. A famous actor announced they are retiring soon.
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