Complete the following sentences using will or going to. In some cases, either could be used.
1I feel awful. I think I ............... be sick.
Wrong!
Use "am going to" for a prediction based on how you feel now.
2Tonight I ............... stay up late. I have rented a film.
Wrong!
Use "am going to" for a plan you made before speaking.
3"Don't worry. I ............... help you," she said.
Wrong!
Use "will" for an offer made at the moment of speaking.
4I completely forgot to send the money. I ............... do it now.
Wrong!
Use "will" for a decision you make now.
5Look at those dark clouds. It ............... rain soon.
Wrong!
Use "is going to" for a prediction based on present evidence.
6The doorbell is ringing. I ............... answer it.
Wrong!
Use "will" for a quick decision made when something happens.
7Thanks for your help. I ............... forget this.
Wrong!
Use "will never" to make a strong promise about the future.
8I bought some shampoo because I ............... wash my hair tonight.
Wrong!
Use "am going to" for a future action that is already planned.
9I ............... have strawberry, please.
Wrong!
Use "will" when you decide what you want while speaking.
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- I feel awful. I think I am going to be sick.
- Tonight I am going to stay up late. I have rented a film.
- “Don’t worry. I will help you,” she said.
- I completely forgot to send the money. I will do it now.
- Look at those dark clouds. It is going to rain soon.
- The doorbell is ringing. I will answer it.
- Thanks for your help. I will never forget this.
- I bought some shampoo because I am going to wash my hair tonight.
- I will have strawberry, please.