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The future in English
BE GOING TO
VS.
WILL
I AM GOING TO : I HAVE DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING (FUTURE PLANS).
Today, I am going to drive my new motorcycle, then I am going to phone my best friend and finally I am going to read my favourite novel.
IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN: The situation now make us believe that.
Look at those black clouds!
It’s going to rain.
She is pregnant.
She is going to have a baby.
PREDICTIONS WITH PRESENT EVIDENCE
BE GOING TO
• FORM:– Affirmative: he is going to travel to London
next week– Negative: I’m not going to celebrate the party– Interrogative: are you going to finish your
sandwich?
• USE: Future plans and predictions with evidence.
WILL
I left the door open. I will close it right now.
(In the restaurant)
W :What would you like to drink?
I will have a cup of coffee, please.
Did you call Sue?
No, I forgot it.
I will call her tonight
Decisions at the time of speaking
I am little hungry.
I think I will have a sandwich.
I don’t think I will go out tonight. I am too tired.
Personal opinion
Don’t worry. I will help you with your homework.
I will love you forever.
You will be richOffers
Promises
Predictions
WILL
• FORM:– Affirmative: I will (I’ll) buy some milk.– Negative: She won’t win the lottery. – Interrogative: Will they use electric cars?
• USE: spontaneous decisions, personal opinions, offers, promises and predictions.
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