Will and Be going to Flashcards
Use WILL or BE GOING TO for things that are planned or likely to happen.
In INFORMAL, use BE GOING TO.
In FORMAL, use WILL.
Where will you stay in Berlin? or Where are you going to stay in Berlin?
The south of the city won’t be affected by the power cut. also The south of the city is not going to be affected by the power cut.
Use WILL to make a prediction based on our own opinion or experience.
Shall I ask Lamar? No, she won’t want to be disturbed.
Use GOING TO to predictions based on present evidence.
The sky’s gone really dark. It’s going to be a storm.
What’s the matter with her? She looks like she’s going to faint.
Use WILL with I bet, I expect, I imagine, I reckon, I hope, I think, I wonder, I’m sure.
GOING TO can be used in INFORMAL.
I imagine the stadium will be full on Sunday.
I think tomorrow will rain.
Do you reckon he’ll say yes?
WILL for decision made at the moment
BE GOING TO for decisions already planned.
There is a special offer. I’ll pick up 3 apples.
When I’m saved up enough money, I am going to buy a smartphone.
Use WILL for arrangements with details, in FORMAL situations.
The meeting will be available at 9:00 but refreshment will be at 8:30 onwards.
USE WILL or BE GOING TO in IF-clause, to say something is negative.
You’ll (‘re going to) knock this glass over if you are not careful.
In a IF-clause, use BE GOING TO when the sentence doesn’t depend on the if-clause.
I’m going to open a bottle of lemonade, if you want some. (Do you want some?)
I’ll open a bottle of lemonade if you want some.
In a IF-clause, use WILL when the main clause refers to offers, requests, promises, and ability.
If Erick phones, I’ll let you know. (offer).
If you look to your left, you’ll see the lake. (ability).
In IF-clause, use WILL when one thing is consequence of another.
If you don’t switch the monitor first, T computer won’t come on.
