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Future Tense - Will and Going To

This document provides instruction on using the future tense phrases "will" and "going to" in English. It explains that "will" is used when a decision is made at the time of speaking to do something in the future, such as volunteering or deciding to do an action. "Going to" is used when a decision has already been made prior to speaking to do something in the future. Examples are given for each case along with directions to create original sentences using the future tense phrases.

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Future Tense - Will and Going To

This document provides instruction on using the future tense phrases "will" and "going to" in English. It explains that "will" is used when a decision is made at the time of speaking to do something in the future, such as volunteering or deciding to do an action. "Going to" is used when a decision has already been made prior to speaking to do something in the future. Examples are given for each case along with directions to create original sentences using the future tense phrases.

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Future Tense will and going to


To speak about the future, you can use the following phrases:
1) Will
2) Going + [infinitive verb]
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1) Use will when you are volunteering to do something in the future,


or when you are deciding at the time of speaking to do something in
the future.
= a decision is made
to do an action in the future.

now

The Future

Example: Okay, if no one else will cook dinner, I will.


In this example, the phrase will is used because the speaker is volunteering to cook
dinner.

Example: Wow, the grass is getting tall. I think I will cut it tomorrow.
In this example, the phrase will is used because the decision to cut the grass tomorrow
is being made at the time of speaking.

Example: Will you marry me?


In this example, the phrase Will is used because the decision to marry is being made at
the time of speaking.

Directions: Create your own sentences using will.


1) _____________________________________________________________________
2) _____________________________________________________________________

2) Use going + [infinitive verb] when you have already decided to do


something in the future.
The Future

= a decision is made
to do an action in the future.
A time in
the past

now

Example: Todd and I are going to eat at the new restaurant tonight. Do you want to
come with us?
In this example, the phrase going to is used because Todd and I have already decided
to go to the beach.

Example: After work, James and Nicollet are going to watch a movie.
In this example, the phrase going to is used because James and Nicollet have already
decided to watch a movie after work.

Directions: Create your own sentences using going + [infinitive verb].


1) _____________________________________________________________________
2) _____________________________________________________________________

Directions: Circle the correct future tense phrase in the following sentences.
1. I am feeling energetic. So, I think I (will / am going to) wash my car.
2. It has been decided that we (will / are going to) to climb Mount Everest next week.
3. -Who wants to come with me to the movie tonight?
-Oh that sounds fun. I (will / am going to) come with you.
4. We have already made plans for the vacation. We have decided that we (will / are
going to) visit Uncle Bill in Montana.
5. Tonight seems like a nice night to be outside. I think I (will / am going to) go for a
walk after dinner.
6. -Have you thought about what you want to do after college?
-Yes, I have decided that I (will / am going to) become an engineer.
7. I guess I (will / am going to) help you clean the kitchen if no one else will.
8. My car tires look low on air. I think I (will / am going to) fill them up at the next
gas station.
9. The weather man said that it (will / is going to) rain tomorrow.
10. Okay, I have an idea. After we play the game, we (will / are going to) get some
ice cream!
11. I think my dad said we (will / are going to) go to the beach this weekend.
12. If the bus (will not / is not going to) start, how will we get to school on time?

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