There are two ways to talk about the future in English: will/won’t and going to.
Use “going to” for plans and arrangements:
- On my next vacation, I”m going to stay in a nice hotel in Paris.
- Her current contract ends in December, so she’s going to look for a new job.
- David’s going to meet me at the airport. He said he would be there at 8:00.
- We’re going to get married in July. We’re already sending out invitations!
- They’re going to visit Amy next week. They made plans to meet up on Monday.
- Peter and Paul are going to share an apartment when they move to New York.
Use “will/won’t” for promises:
- I‘ll send you an e-mail.
- I won’t tell anyone your secret.
- He‘ll pay you back tomorrow.
- We won’t forget your birthday.
Use “will” for offers:
- I‘ll buy you a drink.
- My secretary will help you with the paperwork.
Use “will” for decisions made in the moment:
- “Would you like potatoes or rice?”
“I‘ll have the rice.” - “Which shirt do you like?”
“Well, the red one is cheaper, but I prefer the color blue. I‘ll take the blue one.”
Use “will/won’t” or “going to” for predictions or statements about the future:
- My company‘s going to move its headquarters overseas next year.
- Your wife will love those flowers – they’re beautiful!
- The economy isn’t going to improve much this year.
- He won’t pass the test. He hasn’t studied at all.
Use I think… will and I don’t think… will to express thoughts about the future.
Don’t use I think… won’t. (it doesn’t sound natural).
- I think you won’t like this movie. It’s very violent.
- I don’t think you’ll like this movie. It’s very violent.
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Question 1 |
"I don't have enough money for a taxi."
"Don't worry - ____________ give you a ride."
we're going to | |
we'll |
Question 2 |
I ________________ go to the festival this year.
don't think I'll | |
think I won't |
Question 3 |
If you're cold, _____________ lend you my jacket.
I'll | |
I'm going to |
Question 4 |
"Would you like to sign up for the general English course or the business English course?"
"Hmmm, that's a tough choice... ____________ take the business English course."
I'm going to | |
I'll |
Question 5 |
"What are their plans for the summer?"
"_______________ do an internship at a pharmaceutical company."
They're going to | |
They'll |
Question 6 |
_________________ join us at the beach because he has to work this weekend.
Tom won't | |
Tom's not going to |
Question 7 |
________________ a new couch. I've already ordered it from the furniture store.
We're going to get | |
We'll get |
Question 8 |
"I'm interested in your online training course."
"______________ you some information right away!"
I'm going to send | |
I'll send |
Question 9 |
___________________ ask Melissa to marry him. He's already bought the ring!
Craig will | |
Craig's going to |
Question 10 |
"Have you decided what to do on Friday night?"
Yes, ________________ see a show on Broadway. We got cheap tickets on the internet."
we're going to | |
we will |
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