Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1I've already bought a membership, so I ............... join the gym after work.
Wrong!
"am going to" is correct because 'I've already bought' shows a plan made before now.
2Look at those dark clouds; it ............... rain soon.
Wrong!
"is going to" is correct because the dark clouds are present evidence for the prediction.
3The phone is ringing; don't worry, I ............... answer it.
Wrong!
"will" is correct because the ringing phone causes an immediate decision.
4I promise I ............... send you the notes before dinner.
Wrong!
"will" is correct because the speaker is making a promise for later.
5We reserved a room at the library, so we ............... study there tonight.
Wrong!
"are going to" is correct because the library reservation shows an arranged plan.
6That box looks heavy; I ............... carry it for you.
Wrong!
"will" is correct because offering help at the moment of speaking uses will.
7Watch out! That cyclist isn't looking, and he ............... fall.
Wrong!
"is going to" is correct because 'he isn't looking' is present evidence for what is about to happen.
8I think you ............... have a great time on your trip.
Wrong!
"will" is correct because 'I think' introduces a general prediction or opinion.
9I decided last week that I ............... buy a new laptop in August.
Wrong!
"am going to" is correct because 'decided last week' shows an intention made before now.
10It's so hot in here; I ............... open the window.
Wrong!
"will" is correct because the speaker reacts to a present problem with an immediate decision.
11Marta has already practised the speech three times, so she ............... be confident tomorrow.
Wrong!
"is going to" is correct because the practice is present evidence for the prediction.
12You need a taxi? Just a minute, I ............... phone one for you.
Wrong!
"will" is correct because 'Just a minute' shows the speaker is deciding what to do now.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I’ve already bought a membership, so I am going to join the gym after work.
- Look at those dark clouds; it is going to rain soon.
- The phone is ringing; don’t worry, I will answer it.
- I promise I will send you the notes before dinner.
- We reserved a room at the library, so we are going to study there tonight.
- That box looks heavy; I will carry it for you.
- Watch out! That cyclist isn’t looking, and he is going to fall.
- I think you will have a great time on your trip.
- I decided last week that I am going to buy a new laptop in August.
- It’s so hot in here; I will open the window.
- Marta has already practised the speech three times, so she is going to be confident tomorrow.
- You need a taxi? Just a minute, I will phone one for you.
