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Future (will / going to)

We use 'going to' + infinitive for plans and intentions we have already decided:

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  • We use 'going to' + infinitive for plans and intentions we have already decided:
  • I'm going to visit my parents this weekend.
  • We use 'will' + infinitive for quick decisions, promises and predictions:
  • I think it will rain tomorrow. / I'll help you with that.
PRONOUN
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I / you / we / they [going to]
I am going to travel. / I'm going to travel.
I am not going to travel. / I'm not going to travel.
He / she / it [going to]
She is going to travel. / She's going to travel.
She is not going to travel. / She isn't going to travel.
I / he / she / it / you / we / they [will]
I will help you. / I'll help you.
I will not help you. / I won't help you.
PRONOUN
QUESTION
ANSWER
I / you / we / they [going to]
Are you going to travel?
Yes, I am / No, I'm not
He / she / it [going to]
Is she going to travel?
Yes, she is / No, she isn't
I / he / she / it / you / we / they [will]
Will you help me?
Yes, I will / No, I won't

Complete the sentences with 'going to' or 'will' and the verb in brackets.

  1. Look at those clouds — it (rain) soon.
  2. I promise I (call) you when I arrive.
  3. We (move) to a new house next month — we've already signed the contract.
  4. I'm thirsty. I think I (have) a glass of water.
  5. They (not attend) the meeting tomorrow — they told me yesterday.
  6. you help me move this weekend?