A. Complete each of the sentences using 'going to' or 'will' with the verb in the bracket.
1. She ______ 15 next week. (to be)
2. They ______ a new computer. (to get)
3. I think my father ______ this shirt. (to like)
4. My sister ______ a new house. (to buy)
5. The guests ______ at about 6 o'clock in the evening. (to arrive)
6. ______ you ______ me with the bags? (to help)
7. By 2020, more people ______ in green organic homes. (to live)
8. We are ______ a get-together this Monday. (to arrange)
9. We ______ to Europe in June. (to fly)
10. Look at the sky! It ______ soon. (to rain)
Answer (2)
In this exercise, we are focusing on using 'going to' and 'will' correctly in sentences. Both forms are used to talk about future events, but they are used in different contexts.
'Will' is often used for decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises, offers, or when predicting the future.
'Going to' is used for plans or intentions and predictions based on present evidence.
Let's complete each sentence:
She will be 15 next week.
We use 'will' because this is a definite fact about the future.
They are going to get a new computer.
'Going to' is used because it suggests a plan or intention.
I think my father will like this shirt.
'Will' is appropriate as this is a prediction about the future.
My sister is going to buy a new house.
Here, 'going to' suggests a planned future event.
The guests will arrive at about 6 o'clock in the evening.
This is a scheduled event, so 'will' is suitable.
Will you help me with the bags?
'Will' is used here to make a request or offer.
By 2020, more people will live in green organic homes.
'Will' is used for predictions.
We are going to arrange a get-together this Monday.
'Going to' indicates a planned event.
We are going to fly to Europe in June.
'Going to' is used as it is a plan.
Look at the sky! It is going to rain soon.
* 'Going to' is used for a prediction based on current evidence.
By understanding these differences, you can use 'will' and 'going to' more effectively in future contexts.
In this exercise, 'will' is used for decisions and predictions, while 'going to' is used for plans and intentions. Understanding when to use each form can enhance your ability to communicate about the future accurately. Completing the sentences correctly involves recognizing the context of each statement.
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