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Will or Going to

Will or Going to

Date: Oct 03 2007

Topic: Grammar

Author: rhyme_reason

Lesson

When we want to talk about future facts or things we believe to be true about the future, we use 'will'.

  • The President will serve for four years.
  • The boss won't be very happy.
  • I'm sure you'll like her.
  • I'm certain he'll do a good job.

If we are not so certain about the future, we use 'will' with expressions such as 'probably', 'possibly', 'I think', 'I hope'.

  • I hope you'll visit me in my home one day.
  • She'll probably be a great success.
  • I'll possibly come but I may not get back in time.
  • I think we'll get on well.

If you are making a future prediction based on evidence in the present situation, use 'going to'.

  • Not a cloud in the sky. It's going to be another warm day.
  • Look at the queue. We're not going to get in for hours.
  • The traffic is terrible. We're going to miss our flight.
  • Be careful! You're going to spill your coffee.

At the moment of making a decision, use 'will'. Once you have made the decision, talk about it using 'going to'.

  • I'll call Jenny to let her know. Sarah, I need Jenny's number. I'm going to call her about the meeting.
  • I'll come and have a drink with you but I must let Harry know. Harry, I'm going to have a drink with Simon.

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Ream95

Ream95

Jordan

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10:12 PM Aug 21 2010 |

rajanmk

India

 

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10:12 AM Jan 22 2009 |

tiffintime

tiffintime

Sri Lanka

A simple but a useful lesson about the future forms.

05:24 AM Jan 13 2009 |

koolnice

Thailand

thank you so much for useful lesson.

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anjumiqbal66

Pakistan

Thanks i learn two new thing

07:00 AM Nov 11 2008 |

fadi moh

Saudi Arabia

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fuchsia angel

Saudi Arabia

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seren sunshine

Turkey

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01:19 PM Aug 01 2008 |

victoriannedi

Nigeria

IT IS SO EDUCATIVE THANKS

04:31 PM Jun 23 2008 |

hebbar

India

Hey thanks a lot…  really it was very informative lesson…

06:13 AM Jun 22 2008 |

Dania1213

Colombia

awsome thanks for the lesson!

12:24 AM Jun 16 2008 |

Izaak

Izaak

Mexico

Great!

02:16 AM Mar 23 2008 |

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