Will vs Going to worksheet

1. 1.
   It's hot in here. — I the window.a) 'll openb) 'm going to open
2. 2.
   We get married in June. We've booked the venue.a) 'llb) 're going to
3. 3.
   Careful! That glass fall.a) willb) is going to
4. 4.
   I think Ana the job. She's perfect for it.a) will getb) is getting
5. 5.
   Why did you buy paint? — I the kitchen.a) 'll paintb) 'm going to paint

1. 1.
   I've decided: I will study medicine.
2. 2.
   Wait, I'm going to help you!
3. 3.
   Look out! You will fall!

Write two sentences about your own life: one with Will and one with Going to. Then explain the difference to a partner.

1. 1.a) 'll open An offer decided at the moment of speaking takes will.
2. 2.b) 're going to A plan made before speaking takes going to.
3. 3.b) is going to You can see it about to happen.
4. 4.a) will get A prediction based on opinion (I think) takes will.
5. 5.b) 'm going to paint The plan existed before (you already bought paint).

1. 1.I've decided: I'm going to study medicine. The decision was made before speaking, so it takes going to.
2. 2.Wait, I'll help you! An offer decided on the spot takes will.
3. 3.Look out! You're going to fall! You can see it about to happen: evidence now takes going to.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.