2015-08-13
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will and be going to
| We use will: | We use be going to: |
| for general predictions about the future: It will be hot tomorrow. In ten years’ time, people’s lives won’t be very different. We often use I think, I’m sure, probably, definitely, etc. to show how certain we feel: I think he’ll dowell in his exams. I’m sure we’ll win. | for general predictions about the future. Be going to is more informal than will: It'S going to be hot tomorrow. |
| for things we expect to happen because of what we know or can see now: Be careful with that knife! Someone’s going to get hurt! | |
| for decisions we make at the time we are speaking: I’m tired. I think I’ll stay in this evening. | for intentions, when we have already decided to do something: I’m going to stay in today. I’ve got to write an essay. |
| for offers and promises: I’ll make some coffee. Don’t worry, I’ll pay you back soon. |
1. Complete the sentences. Use will or be going to and the verbs in brackets.
0 The traffic’s very bad this morning. We..... ‘ re going to be...... late for our lecture. (be)
1 We could have the party here. I’m sure the neighbours.............................. the noise. (not mind)
2 Matt probably.............................. with us. He doesn’t like football. (not come)
3 She’s working too hard. She.............................. ill. (get)
4 In twenty years’ time, the tree in our garden.............................. really tall. (be)
5 I.............................. some horrible dreams tonight after that film! It was really scary! (have)
6 Don’t worry about the ink on your shirt. I’m sure nobody.............................. it. (notice)
7 It.............................. a lovely day. Look at that clear blue sky! (be)
8 I think we.............................. enough time to eat before the film, so let’s find a cafe, (have)
