2. I AM GOING TO : I HAVE DECIDED TO
DO SOMETHING (FUTURE PLANS).
Today, I am going to drive my
new motorcycle, then I am
going to phone my best
friend and finally I am going
to read my favourite novel.
3. IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN: The situation now
make us believe that.
Look at those black
clouds!
It’s going to rain.
She is pregnant.
She is going to have a
baby.
PREDICTIONS WITH
PRESENT EVIDENCE
4. BE GOING TO
• FORM:
– Affirmative: he is going to travel to London
next week
– Negative: I’m not going to celebrate the party
– Interrogative: are you going to finish your
sandwich?
• USE: Future plans and predictions with
evidence.
5. WILL
I left the door open. I will close it
right now.
(In the restaurant)
W :What would you like to drink?
I will have a cup of coffee, please.
Did you call Sue?
No, I forgot it.
I will call her tonight
Decisions at
the time of
speaking
6. I am little hungry.
I think I will have
a sandwich.
I don’t think I will go
out tonight. I am too
tired.
Personal opinion
7. Don’t worry. I will help you with
your homework.
I will love you forever.
You will be rich
Offers
Promises
Predictions
8. WILL
• FORM:
– Affirmative: I will (I’ll) buy some milk.
– Negative: She won’t win the lottery.
– Interrogative: Will they use electric cars?
• USE: spontaneous decisions, personal
opinions, offers, promises and predictions.
