Will

Question 1

We use will when we d______ to do something at the time of s_____.

Answer 1

We use will when we decide to do something at the time of speaking.

• Oh, I left the door ope. I’ll go and shut it.
• “What would you do like to drink?” “I’ll have some orange juice, please.”
• “Did you call Julie?” “Oh no, I forgot. I’ll call her now”.

Question 2

We do not use will to talk about what you have already d_____ and a_____.

Answer 2

We do not use will to talk about what you have already decided and arranged. We use present continuous (I am doing) for this.

• I’m going on vacation next Saturday? (not I’ll go)
• Are you working tomorrow? (not Will you work)

Question 3

We often use will in four situations. Wich ones?

Answer 3

We often use will in four situations. Wich ones?OPAA:

• Offering to do something: That bag looks heavy. I’ll help you with it.
• Promising to do something: Thanks for lending me the money. I’ll pay you back on Friday.
• Agreeing to do something: Can you give Tim this book? Sure, I’ll give it this afternoon.
• Asking somebody to to something: Will you shut the door, please?

Question 4

We use _____ to say that somebody refuses to do something.

Answer 4

We use won’t to say that somebody refuses to do something.

• I’ve tried to give her advice, but she won’t listen.
• The car won’t start. (= the car refuses to start)

Question 5

When we use shall?

Answer 5

In questions (Shall I…?/ Shall we…?) to ask somebody’s opinion, especially in offers or suggestions.

• Shall I open the window? (= Do you want me to open the windows?)
• “Where shall we have lunch?” “Let’s go to Marino’s.”

Note: We use should more often in the same situations:

• Should I open the window?Where should we have lunch?

Question 6

We use wil when we p _____ a f_____ happening or situation.

Answer 6

We use wil when we predict a future happening or situation.

• “Where will you be this time next year?” “I’ll be in Japan.”
• (At a movie theater) “This a very long line.” Don’t worry. We’ll get in.
• “That plate is hot. If you touch it, you’ll burn yourself.
• Tom won’t pass the exam. He hasn’t studied hard enough.

Question 7

We often use will with this kind of verbs or expression. Wich ones?

Answer 7

Abstract verbs/expression such:

• Probably: I’ll probably be home late tonight.
• I expect: I expect the test will take two hours.
• I’m sure: Don’t worry about the exam. I’m sure you’ll pass.
• I think: Do you think Sarah will like the present we bought her.
• I don’t think: I don’t think the exam will be very difficult.
• I guess: I guess your parents will be tired after their trip.
• I suppose: When do you suppose Jan and Mark will get married.
• I doubt: I doubt you’ll need a heavy coat in Las Vegas.
• I wonder: I wonder what will happen to them.

Note: After hope, we generally use the present.

• I hope Kate pass the exam.

Question 8

Why are you turning on the television? I am going to / will watch the news.

Answer 8

I’m going to watch the news. (I already decided to to it)

Question 9

Oh, I just realized. I don’t have any money. You don’t?

Well, don’t worry. I am going to / will lend you some.

Answer 9

I’ll lend you some. (I decided at the time of speaking)

Question 10

I have a headache. You do? Wait a second I am going to / will get an aspirin for you.

Answer 10

I’ll get an aspirin for you. (I decided at the time of speaking)

Question 11

Why are you filling that bucket with water? I am going to / I will wash the car.

Answer 11

I am going to wash the car. (I already decided)

Question 12

I’ve decided to paint this room. Oh, really? What color are you going to / will you paint it?

Answer 12

I’ve decided to paint this room. Oh, really? What color are you going to paint it? (already decided)

Question 13

I dont’t know how to use this camera. It’s easy. I am going to / will show you.

Answer 13

I dont’t know how to use this camera. It’s easy. I’ll show you. (decided at the time of speaking).

Question 14

Predicting the future: when we use is going to and when we use will?

Answer 14

Predicting the future: when we use is going to and when we use will?

We say something is going to happen because of the situation now (objective prediction):

• Look at those black clouds: It’s going to rain (no It will rain).
• I feel terrible. I’m going to be sick.

We say something will be happen when it’s a subjective prediction.

• Tom will probably get here about 8:00.
• I think Jessica will like the present we bought for her.

Question 15

The ceiling in this room doesn’t look very safe, does it?

No, it looks as if it is going to / will fall down.

Answer 15

The ceiling in this room doesn’t look very safe, does it?

No, it looks as if it’s going to fall down. (Prediction based on the situation)

Question 16

You’re friend is worried because she has lost an important letter.

“Don’t worry about your letter. I’m sure you are going to / will find it.”

Answer 16

You’re friend is worried because she has lost an important letter.

“Don’t worry about your letter. I’m sure you’ll find it.” (subjective prediction)

Question 17

There was a job advertised in the newspaper recently. At first, you were interested, but then you decided not to apply.

Friend: Have you decided what to do about that job you were interested in?

You: Yes, I am not going to / will not apply for it.

Answer 17

There was a job advertised in the newspaper recently. At first, you were interested, but then you decided not to apply.

Friend: Have you decided what to do about that job you were interested in?

You: Yes, I am not going to apply for it. (already decided)

Question 18

It’s a nice day, so you have decided to take a walk. Just before you go, you tell to your friend:

You: The weather’s too nice to stay indoors. I am going to / I will take a walk. (already decided)

Friend: Good idea. I think I am going to/ will join you. (decided at the time of speaking)

Answer 18

It’s a nice day, so you have decided to take a walk. Just before you go, you tell to your friend:

You: The weather’s too nice to stay indoors. I am going to take a walk. (already decided)

Friend: Good idea. I think I’ll join you. (decided at the time of speaking)

Question 19

You and a friend come home very late. Other people in the house are asleep.

Your friend is noisy.

You: Shhh! Don’t make so much noise. You are going to / will wake everybody up.

Answer 19

You and a friend come home very late. Other people in the house are asleep.

Your friend is noisy.

You: Shhh! Don’t make so much noise. You’ll wake everybody up. (subjective prediction)

Question 20

I call / will call you tomorrow, OK?

Answer 20

I’ll call you tomorrow, OK? (decided at the time of speaking)

Question 21

I haven’t done the shopping yet. I do / will do it later

Answer 21

I haven’t done the shopping yet. I’ll do it later. (decided at the time of speaking)

Question 22

I like sports. I watch / will watch a lot of sports on TV.

Answer 22

I’ll watch a lot of sports on TV. (fact, repeated situation)

Question 23

Gerry is going to buy / will buy a new car. He told me last week.

Answer 23

Gerry is going to buy a new car. He told me last week. (already decided)

Question 24

Are you doing / Will you do anything this evening?

Answer 24

Are you doing anything this evening? (refer to something already decided)

Question 25

I can’t go out with you tomorrow night. I work / am working / will work.

Answer 25

I can’t go out with you tomorrow night. I’m working. (decided and arranged)

Question 26

Don’t drink coffee before you go to bed. You _____ sleep.

Answer 26

Don’t drink coffee before you go to bed. You won’t sleep. (subjective prediction)

Question 27

It ____ rain, so you don’t need to take an umbrella.

Answer 27

It won’t rain, so you don’t need to take an umbrella.

Question 28

Hurry up! The movie starts in 15 minutes. We get / are getting / are going to get there late.

Answer 28

Hurry up! The movie starts in 15 minutes. We are going to get there late.

Question 29

My brother is getting tired of his job. He quits / is quitting / is going to quit when he finds a new one.

Answer 29

My brother is getting tired of his job. He is going to quit when he finds a new one. (decided but no arranged)

Question 30

Hurry up! The bus is almost here. I will come / come / am coming.

Answer 30

Hurry up! The bus is almost here. I’m coming. (use for an action just before you begin to do it)

Question 31

Ana needs to be more careful when she cooks. She burns / is burning / is going to burn herself if she isn’t more careful.

Answer 31

Ana needs to be more careful when she cooks. She_’s going to burn_ (based fact prediction) herself if she isn’t more careful.

Question 32

I am not going to LA with my wife this weekend because my soccer team plays / is playing / is going to play in a tournament.

Answer 32

I am not going to LA with my wife this weekend because my soccer is playing (decided and arranged) in a tournament.

Question 33

Should we ask Mike if this movie is good? No, he doesn’t go to the movies. He doesn’t have / won’t have / isn’t going to have any idea.

Answer 33

Should we ask Mike if this movie is good? No, he doesn’t go to the movies. He won’t have any idea. (subjective prediction)

Question 34

Jack’s been late to work this week. _____ (you / speak) to him about it, please?

Answer 34

Jack’s been late to work this week. Will you speak (OPAAsking) to him about it, please? (OPAAsking)

Question 35

Have you told anyone that I lost my job? No. Don’t worry. I don’t tell / am not telling / won’t tell anyone.

Answer 35

Have you told anyone that I lost my job? No. Don’t worry. I won’t (OPromisingAA) tell anyone.