Will vs Going To - Grammar Practice
Grammar Rules
Going To
Prior Plan
The decision was made before the moment of speaking.
Example: "I'm going to the beach next weekend
with my friends."
Evidence / Signs
When there are signs that something is likely to happen.
Examples:
"My stomach hurts a lot and I think I am going to throw up."
"It's 4-0, they're going to win."
"My stomach hurts a lot and I think I am going to throw up."
"It's 4-0, they're going to win."
Will
Rapid Decision
Decision made at the moment of speaking.
Example: "I'm thirsty. I think I will buy a
drink."
Offers
Offering to help someone.
Example: "That looks heavy. I will help you
with it."
Promise / Threat / Refusal
Making promises, threats, or refusals.
Examples:
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone." (Promise)
"If you don't stop, I will tell your mother." (Threat)
"She won't listen to anything I say." (Refusal)
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone." (Promise)
"If you don't stop, I will tell your mother." (Threat)
"She won't listen to anything I say." (Refusal)
Activity 1: Choose Will or Going To
Choose between "will" or "going to" based on the context of each sentence. There are 5 questions.
Activity 2: Complete the Sentences
Complete each sentence with the correct form of "will" or "going to". Write your answer in the input box. There are 6 questions.
Activity 3: Identify the Use
Identify whether each sentence uses "will" or "going to" for: Prior Plan, Evidence/Signs, Rapid Decision, Offer, Promise, Threat, or Refusal. There are 6 questions.
Total Score: 0/17
Activity 1:
0/5
Activity 2:
0/6
Activity 3:
0/6