Grammar Tip:
Use will when the speaker is making a decision about the future at the moment of speaking.
Use going to when the speaker planned the action in the past and the action takes place in the future.
Grammar Tip:
Form going to with the verb to be
Example: I am going to call.
Will or Going to
Directions: Circle the best answer from the choices given.
- What do you plan to do with these invoices?
I___________ print and mail them.
'll
'm going to
- I have a terrible headache. I think I ______ go to bed.
'll
'm going to
- Would you like cream and sugar in your coffee?
I ______ just have cream, please.
'll
'm going to
- I have been thinking about this for a month. I ______ buy a new car.
'll
'm going to
- What are your plans for this weekend?
My husband _____________ take me to the theater.
will
is going to
- Why are you so dressed up?
I ______ have lunch with the vice president of internal affairs.
'll
'm going to
- Do you want to have vegetarian or beef spring rolls?
I think ______ have the beef.
'll
'm going to
- My back hurts. Sit down and I ______ get you a heating pad.
'll
'm going to
- Can anyone go to the office to get some more paper for me?
Sure! I _____ go.
‘ll
‘m going to go
- She ____ not really __________ marry him, is she?
is –going to
will –
- The minute they catch him, he _____ go to jail.
is going to
will
- The amount of money you have next month _____ depend on how much you spend this month.
will
is going to