Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1It ............... soon; look at those dark clouds.
Wrong!
Use "is going to rain" for a prediction based on present evidence.
2Maya has studied hard all year, so she ............... well in the exam.
Wrong!
Use "will do" for a future prediction about Maya's exam result.
3There ............... heavy traffic tomorrow morning because of the roadworks.
Wrong!
Use "will be" for a future prediction with "there".
4They are already 3-0 up, so they ............... the match.
Wrong!
Use "are going to win" for a prediction based on the score now.
5In the future, computers ............... even more powerful.
Wrong!
Use "will become" for a general prediction about the future.
6She has got excellent marks this term, so she ............... the course.
Wrong!
Use "is going to pass" for a prediction based on her excellent marks now.
7Next year, after the new app launch, the company ............... quickly.
Wrong!
Use "will grow" for a prediction about the company's future.
8The weather ............... warm and sunny next weekend.
Wrong!
Use "will be" for a weather prediction about next weekend.
9Leo has all the right qualifications, so he ............... a good job soon.
Wrong!
Use "will get" for a prediction about Leo's future job prospects.
10The train ............... late; the departure board says it is delayed.
Wrong!
Use "is going to be" for a prediction based on the departure-board information.
11The students ............... the new project next term because it is very creative.
Wrong!
Use "will enjoy" for a prediction about the students' reaction next term.
12People ............... in smarter homes in the future.
Wrong!
Use "will live" for a general prediction about life in the future.
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- It is going to rain soon; look at those dark clouds.
- Maya has studied hard all year, so she will do well in the exam.
- There will be heavy traffic tomorrow morning because of the roadworks.
- They are already 3-0 up, so they are going to win the match.
- In the future, computers will become even more powerful.
- She has got excellent marks this term, so she is going to pass the course.
- Next year, after the new app launch, the company will grow quickly.
- The weather will be warm and sunny next weekend.
- Leo has all the right qualifications, so he will get a good job soon.
- The train is going to be late; the departure board says it is delayed.
- The students will enjoy the new project next term because it is very creative.
- People will live in smarter homes in the future.